Back To Meeting Menu Following are descriptions for a few activities mentioned in the Daisy, Brownie, and Junior meeting plans.
Back To Meeting Menu Cut a trefoil shape out of green construction paper. Put two holes in the top and string yarn through the holes. For very young girls, write their name on the tag and have the girls decorate the tag (glitter or other enhancement can be used). For girls who can write their names, have them write their own name and then decorate. If you collect these at the end of the meeting and use them for several weeks, girls will ge to know one another quicker.
Back to Activity Description listTake poster board and cut (2) to desired size (9"x12" and 12"x18" are good sizes since construction paper comes in these sizes) for front and back cover. Have girls decorate cover. You can have large Daisy flowers for them to paste on the cover or another design of your choice. Use construction paper for the pages. Punch holes in one end. Make holes in the front and back with hole punch and use 1" loosleaf rings to hold together. Girls beginning and ending certificates can be placed here as well as other memorabilia from the year (like their height and weight at the beginning and end of the year).
Back to Activity Description listSung to the tune of "Bingo" - Sing it through 5 times each time replacing a letter with a clap.
There was a girl who had some fun
And Daisy was her name-o
D-A-I-S-Y, D-A-I-S-Y, D-A-I-S-Y,
and Daisy was her name-o.
Back to Activity Description listOriginally a Brownie activity, my troop liked this so much they adapted it to otherl evels as well. sung to the tune of "Good Night, Ladies", each girl gets a partner and stands facing her with arms joined and raised in an arch. The row of raised hands from side by side pairs forms a tunnel through which the girls exit one pair at a time while the whole group sings the song.
Good Night, Brownies,
Good Night, Brownies,
Good Night, Brownies,
It's time to say good night!
Back to Activity Description list "I've something in my pocket..."
That's what the big girls say.
I'll have a pocket of my own,
When I wear brown someday.
My life is bright and easy,
I smile most of the day.
I'm having lots of fun now,
I sing and laugh and play!
"I've something in my pocket..."
That's what I used to say.
I spent my time so aimlessly,
At home, at school, at play.
Now every day is special,
I'm searching, who am I?
Only I can find that out P
lease let me have a try!
Back to Activity Description listAs the girls clean up the meeting place, they can sing this song to make the work go faster. Sung to the tune of "London Bridge".
Weave the magic in and out, in and out, in and out,
Weave the magic in and out, for we are Brownies.
We have tidied everything, everything, everything,
We have tidied everything, for we are Brownies.
Back to Activity Description listGive each girl the name of an animal on a slip of paper(or a picture, especially for young girls who cannot yet read). Make sure there are at least two of each animal. On the signal, girls must make the sound that their animals make and try to find other girls with the same animal. This is a great way to break the ice.
Back to Activity Description listPlayed like regular tag except leader touches a tree and has the girls run to the same kind of tree to be "safe" from tagging.
Back to Activity Description listCut strips out of construction paper in bright colors and have the girls write their names on them. Have them attach theirs to their friends and watch it grow. Don't forget to add yours!! At this time you could mention that Girl Scouts are sisters all over the World.
Back to Activity Description listHave a box prepared with with simple ideas to act out written on a slip of paper. These may be done alone or with a buddy. Add to these or change them often if you find that the girls like this activity. Charades can be as simple or complex as the girls are ready for; e.g., setting the table, bowling, drinking something you like, eating corn on the cob, etc.
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