Relationship Skills Patch Program®

2″ Embroidered Iron-On Patch.

This 2″ iron-on embroidered patch is part of our patch program®.

Our Relationship patch program® is designed to educate girls about the fundamentals of building and maintaining healthy relationships with family, friends, and others, promoting respect, communication, and empathy.

Suggestions for how younger girls can earn the Relationship Skills Patch.

• Download the “What Should You Do” worksheet provided with your order confirmation. Each scenario represents a situation you may find yourself in. How you handle yourself will represent your level of maturity. Circle the letter that best represents an adult behavior. There many be more than one right answer. Discuss why you chose your answer.
• Download the “Empathy and Understanding” worksheet provided with your order confirmation. Cut apart the different emotions shown below. Without looking, choose an emotion. Pair up and take turns pretending the emotion you picked while your partner practices an empathetic response
• Communication and Listening Skills Through Role Playing
  As a group act out one or more scenarios where good communication and listening lead to positive outcomes. Choose from below or make up your own.**Planning a Tea Party**: The girls pretend to plan a tea party for their stuffed animals. They have to communicate their ideas, listen to each other’s suggestions, and decide on the party’s theme, menu, and guest list together.**Solving a Mystery**: The girls create a detective scenario where they must work together to solve a mystery. Effective communication and active listening are crucial in gathering clues and piecing together the puzzle.**Setting up a Lemonade Stand**: Role-playing running a lemonade stand requires them to communicate with potential customers, listen to their preferences, and adjust their sales approach based on feedback.**Preparing for a Talent Show**: They pretend to participate in a talent show. Effective communication is essential to ensure they can showcase their talents individually and as a group, while also considering each other’s feelings and supporting one another.**Building a Fort or Treehouse**: In this scenario, they plan and construct a fort or treehouse together, where effective communication is key to ensuring safety and the success of the project.

• Optional: Design “Empathy Cards” to show kindness and support to friends and family.

Suggestions for how older girls can earn the Relationship Skills Patch.

• Download the “What Should You Do” worksheet provided with your order confirmation. Each scenario represents a situation you may find yourself in. How you handle yourself will represent your level of maturity. Circle the letter that best represents an adult behavior. There many be more than one right answer. Discuss why you chose your answer.
• Communication is Key (complete 1)
  1. Icebreaker: Circle of Compliments – Girls sit in a circle and take turns offering sincere compliments to the person on their right.
  2. Communication Styles: Discuss different communication styles (e.g., assertive, passive, aggressive) and their impact on relationships.
  3. Active Listening: Practice active listening through partner exercises. Girls take turns sharing their interests while their partner listens attentively.
• Empathy and Understanding (complete 1)
  1. Empathy Walk: Divide the girls into pairs, blindfold one partner, and have the other guide them through an obstacle course using only verbal instructions.
  2. Emotion Charades: Play a game of charades where each girl acts out an emotion, and others guess the emotion being expressed.
  3. Storytelling: In small groups, share personal experiences that taught them the value of empathy.
• Resolving Conflicts Peacefully (complete 1)
  1. Conflict Resolution Scenarios: Role-play various conflict scenarios and encourage the girls to find positive solutions together.
  2. Peace Pledge: Draft a “Peace Pledge” as a group, outlining their commitment to resolving conflicts peacefully.
  3. Creative Drama: Perform short skits showcasing constructive conflict resolution techniques.
• Session 4: Teamwork and Cooperation (complete 1)
  1. Team Building Challenge: Set up a fun and engaging team challenge where girls must work together to achieve a common goal.
  2. Trust Circle: Form a trust circle and share experiences where trust played a crucial role in a successful outcome.
  3. Community Project: Plan and execute a small community service project as a team to strengthen their bond.
• Optional Team Artwork: Collaborate on a large artwork that represents the strength of their teamwork.