Meeting Lesson Plan: Clover the Flower
Here is a recap of how our troop earned their Green petal using this lesson plan! I’ve been so impressed with how the girls are mastering the “people” parts of…
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Meeting Lesson Plan: Gerri the Geranium
“Here is a recap of how our troop earned their Magenta petal using this lesson plan!” I loved how our last meeting focused on treating others as “precious,” and I…
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Meeting Lesson Plan: Tula the Tulip
I was so impressed with how the girls handled our talk on being honest, so I wanted to dive straight into the Red Petal (Courageous and Strong). At this age,…
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Meeting Lesson Plan: Lupe the Lupine
I was so proud of how the girls handled our last meeting on being caring, so I wanted to keep that momentum going as we tackled the Light Blue Petal…
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Meeting Recap: Zinni the Zinnia
I had such a wonderful time with the girls during our last meeting that I wanted to keep that momentum going! This time, we focused on earning the Spring Green…
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Meeting Recap: Sunny the Sunflower
Teaching 5 and 6-year-olds what it means to be “Friendly and Helpful” was a great experience, and keeping things hands-on really helped manage their energy levels. Goal: Understood what it…
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World Thinking Day Inspiration
Every year on February 22nd, millions of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the globe join together for a single purpose: to speak out on issues that affect girls and…
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Cookie Selling Etiquette: Yes or No?
Leader Kathy wants your input about cookie selling: Hi, my daughter and I were out selling cookies when we came across a Daisy who was also selling with her mom….
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How do I handle badge requirements that don’t match across levels?
Find the common theme between the levels to simplify your planning process. If Daisies work on Space Science Explorer and Juniors on Space Science Investigator, focus on a shared activity…
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15 Fun Ideas for a Multi-Level Troop Meeting (That Won’t Stress You Out!)
Why Multi-Level Troop Meetings are Actually a Superpower Let’s be honest: leading a multi-level troop can feel like you’re herding cats while juggling flaming torches. One minute you’re helping a…
