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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Being a Girl Scout leader is one of those “it takes a village” situations. Whether it’s sharing a foolproof way to explain the Daisy Petals to a room of high-energy five-year-olds or passing along a secret stash of extra cookie forms, the community is built on a “we’re all in this together” mentality. Newer leaders often find their footing thanks to the veterans who offer up their tried-and-true meeting plans and Leader Resources, turning what could be an overwhelming volunteer gig into a shared adventure. At the end of the day, helping another leader isn’t just about earning a badge—it’s about living out that part of the Law to “be a sister to every Girl Scout,” everyone included.
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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…
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DIY to Donate: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting for a Cause
We’ve all been there: you’re staring at a mountain of leftover fleece and realize those random scraps could actually keep a dozen shelter pets warm this winter. It’s that classic…
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Is Adulting Really a Thing?
3-minute read: The short answer: Yes! It’s not just a hashtag for when you finally fold your laundry on the same day you washed it. “Adulting” was officially added to…
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The Best Badge We Never Earned: Why I Let My Juniors Take the Lead
Recently, my Junior troop spent a winter night at a (heated) cabin in the woods. What did we want to do? Set up programs to go snow-shoeing? Work on fire-building…
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23 Girls Train for their JEDI Status
Troop 15036, at the time of this event, had 15 Daisy’s and 2 Brownies. Approximately 23 scouts attended our JEDI* Training Scout Event which included our girls and another new…
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What is the “Bridging Award” and how do my scouts earn it?
3-minute read: The Bridging Award is a special patch earned by completing two specific requirements found in the Scout Handbook. First, your scout must spend 1 hour sharing their knowledge…
