Submitted by Paula Riggins I was so excited to do the Painting badge with the girls since I really enjoy going to those new paint and sip classes around town. I started by searching for amateur paint channels on YouTube, there are tons to choose from. I settled on a birch tree painting because … [Read more...] about Painting with my Brownies
Making Brownie Meetings Girl Led
Brownie leader wants help: I am a first year Brownie Troop leader, I am working on making the troop more girl led, so they will be picking their journey and patches for the journeys. This may be a crazy question, but how do other leaders handle the other patches (painting, fair play, bugs, first … [Read more...] about Making Brownie Meetings Girl Led
7 Ways To Help A Shy Scout
Brownie leader needs your help: This is more a parent question but there always seems to be good advice here. This will be our first year as Brownies. I decided to become a Daisy leader because my daughter was having trouble socializing. Her teachers have said she is very quiet and doesn't interact … [Read more...] about 7 Ways To Help A Shy Scout
Daisy Violet Petal: Be A Sister To Every Girl
Fun Ways Your Scouts Can Earn Their Be A Sister To Every Girl Petal I know as a Daisy Leader we are always trying to come up with new and exciting ways to earn the Daisy Petals. Over the last 10 years, I have had multiple Daisy groups; this week I want to share what I have done with my … [Read more...] about Daisy Violet Petal: Be A Sister To Every Girl
Should Girls Earn Scout Fun Patches Without Attending Events
Donna would like your input: I have a newly formed brownie troop of 10 girls, we have taken two fun field trips, first one to a farm, second one to a museum. Only half the troop showed up to each trip. Should I allow the ones that didn't show up earn the fun patch as well? If their parents make up … [Read more...] about Should Girls Earn Scout Fun Patches Without Attending Events
Expectations of Scout Troop Parents
New Leader with questions: I just took the new leader training last night. There is a lot of emphasis put on the first parent meeting and "setting expectations". I'm curious what we're some of the expectations for the scout parents other leaders had.. Our Facebook Leaders have shared their … [Read more...] about Expectations of Scout Troop Parents
Play Games With Your Scouts With No “Your Out” Rules
NOT OUT GAMES FOR GIRLS! I love singing songs and playing games with scouts. But I have to tell you games that include ‘YOUR OUT’ drive me insane. Yes “Musical Chairs” you are on the top of my list. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not one of those people that lets a kid always win a board game. I … [Read more...] about Play Games With Your Scouts With No “Your Out” Rules
Guideline for Parent and Daughter Badge Earning
Cynthia wants your advice: I am not a leader but a parent. I would like to help my daughter earn badge during summer. I have found articles but I don't know what is needed to show work was done or a check list on what steps are can you point me in right direction? Troop leaders left their ideas … [Read more...] about Guideline for Parent and Daughter Badge Earning