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Friday, October 26, 2012

Brownies & Daisies: Some Helpful Links and Online Resources

Here are some helpful links I've found thus far online (in very random order). I'll be editing this as I go, so check back often!  (You can also view some of my prior posts for more.)

Special thanks to other online troop leaders who've shared their experiences, ideas, and resources. :)

In addition to the main Girl Scout site and your own local Council site, check out Pinterest (just search for Girl Scouts or Daisies among Boards section) for ideas.

CRAFT/ACTIVITY/INFO RESOURCES:

Printable Daisy Petal Stickers - for use with color printer and Avery round labels.
Black and White Coloring Pages for Daisy Characters - this is a nice resource for troops using the blue Daisy notebooks and stories within.
Making Friends - this site has lots of craft ideas, kits, and fun patches.
Making Friends Coloring Pages - free printables.
Purchasable Crafts/Gifts - depending on your financial resources, you might find something here!
Coloring Page - good to have on hand in case you need a backup craft.
Icebreaker Games - adapt as needed for your girls' ages.
Make New Friends Video - I am not the most musical person (ha!) so having a video with the tune helped.
Friendship Circle/Squeeze Video - for those very new to GS, even the simplest videos can help!
List of Songs - I like this list because it includes "to the tune of" for songs.
Flag Ceremony Video - another good one for those of us new to GS. While your troop may choose to begin each meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, it's nice to have a resource for when they're ready to begin a full ceremony.
Girl Scout Law Song with Hand Movements - this is a great video made by a troop, to help others learn the Law.
Good General Resource Guide with Many Links - here you'll find several helpful links to getting started on Daisies!
How to Memorize the GS Law - you might find some of these ideas helpful.
Kaper Charts - with lots of suggestions added on.
Patches/Badges - this site is laid out great, and based on the official Guide books you can purchase (the hardback ones for girls, with the illustrated stories inside)
Vintage Girl Scouts - this site has loads of info on the list of pins, etc.


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