Uniforms provide unity among Girl Scouts and a feeling of belonging to a worldwide sisterhood. Girl Scout Daisies wear a uniform in ceremonies, when officially representing Girl Scouts, and when they just want to share their Girl Scout pride. This article for Daisy-level troop leaders explains key patches, pins, insignia, and their placement on the Daisy uniform. Daisies may choose between a blue tunic or a blue vest.
This was the first thing they learned during this meeting. Then, each girl traced their hand 3 times, keeping the middle three fingers close together to create an outline of the Girl Scout sign.
After tracing, they went back and added lines in between the three fingers and cut out each hand. Next, they glued the thumb and pinky together so that the hand is in the Girl Scout sign. This was the second learning experience. The girls went on and did their deeds at home and offered the hand to the person whom they assisted. Their last learning experience was volunteering at a Food Bank and discussing the Thanksgiving season together.
The light blue petal, Lupe, teaches girls that our word is our bond. We strive to be truthful and support equal treatment for all. We used our first December meeting to play board games and I asked the girls to show good sportswomanship by not only following all game rules, but also cheering for the winner of the game. This activity is great for after a break as it allows the girls to get reacquainted and learn while having fun!
On social media, I read the story of Safyre , a New York child whose home was burned and who lost her entire family in the fire right before Christmas. I knew I had to share this story with my girls, who then used this meeting to craft cards of love and support for her. The red petal, Tula, teaches us to be brave, even when we feel afraid, by summoning our inner strength. We discussed the impact that young people can make and I reminded them of their own contribution of time and labor to the Food Bank in November.
The orange petal, Mari, encourages us to keep our word and be reliable for the things that we say we will do. I gave the girls chore ideas and chore charts and they were responsible for filling out the chart with their parents and carrying out the chores for two weeks school days only.
With this activity, I was hoping it would also benefit the parents as it taught the girls to take responsibility for their homes! The green petal, Clover, covers being diligent in taking and using the resources we have, and emphasizes the importance of the 7 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Refuse, Repair, Recycle, Repurpose, and Recover. The magenta petal, Gerri, reminds girls to follow instructions of those in charge of safety and security.
The meeting to earn Respect Authority was hosted by a troop parent whose husband is a police officer. She invited a female Deputy Sheriff to her home to speak to the troop about her job. The girls adored meeting Deputy Fox, asking lots of questions, and checking out her awesome duty belt. Overall, I thought that inviting a guest speaker to run this meeting was a great way to engage the girls in a new way and made the meeting a little easier for me to plan.
The purple petal, Gloria, shows that good feelings have a ripple effect and, when you start with treating yourself well, you benefit along with everyone around you. We achieved the Respect Myself and Others petal with an online story and quick craft.
The title character is a happy-go-lucky little girl until she gets to Kindergarten and finds out that her name is not so normal. She is teased and bullied by her female classmates and starts to dislike school and herself.
The rose-colored petal, Rosie, illustrates that when girls notice and address a community need, they will positively impact many lives. My troop chose to make the world a better place by coordinating a warm clothing drive through One Warm Coat. The elementary school where our meetings are held allowed us to place a collection box in the main office from Thanksgiving break until Winter break.
Our drive was also featured in our weekly first grade parent newsletters. To our surprise, at the end of our drive, two schools donated all of the coats from their lost and found to us as well! By taking the lead like Girl Scouts to build a better world, my Daisy troop was able to see the influence that a seemingly-small project could have on other people in our community.
The violet petal, Vi, reminds girls that we have sisters all over the world and that, no matter what level of Girl Scouting we represent, we are all working toward one common goal.
Be A Sister to Every Girl Scout was my absolute favorite petal, though it took a little more coordination than the others because we participated in the Flat Juliette exchange. What an amazing resource! The girls exchanged Flat Juliettes and traveled with them during Spring Break. After the break had ended, we sent the Flat Juliettes back with journals, pictures, and some artifacts—it was so much fun!
When we opened the boxes with the returned Flat Juliettes from the other troop, we loved reading about their adventures and seeing pictures of where they had been. Sunny the Sunflower Light Green - Considerate and caring: reminds us of new plants that sprout in the spring and require our consideration and caring to grow into healthy plants.
Zinni the Zinnia Red - Courageous and strong: the color of blood representing strength and bravery. Tula the Tulip Orange - Responsible for what I say and do: the color of fire and reminds us to always be responsible, for fire can consume everything in its path if not used responsibly. Mari the Marigold Purple - Respect myself and others: the color of nobility and honor and commands respect. Gloria the Morning Glory Magenta - Respect authority: the combination of red and blue, the colors of our flag and commands our respect.
Gerri the Geranium Green - Use resources wisely: the color of the grass and the trees. It reminds us to be careful to keep our earth green. Clover Rose - Make the world a better place: reminds us of the rose flower and to always find beauty in the world and try to leave it better than we found it. Rosie the Rose Violet - Be a sister to every Girl Scout: the violet flower grows in groups and we grow best surrounded by our sister Girl Scouts.
Daisy Girl Scouts are ages 5 to 7 and collect their petals during the course of their time with the Girl Scouts before heading on to become Brownies. The Daisy petals are an integral part of a young member's introduction to the values of the Girl Scouts. Because they represent the Girl Scout laws and are awarded only when a member can demonstrate their understanding of the meaning of each of them, they provide an excellent way of teaching a range of values to young children.
Based in the United Kingdom, April Kohl has been writing since , specializing in science and legal topics. Regardless of how old we are, we never stop learning.
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