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DAISY GIRL'S GUIDE TO GIRL SCOUTING BINDER
This is a pre-order item! Coming September 2011
In September 2011, GSUSA will debut The Girls Guide to Girl Scouting.
Girls at each grade level will have their own Girls Guide so there will
be six publications. The Girls Guide to Girl Scouting will include: a
variety of badge offerings, handbook sections covering traditions and
history, Cookie badges, an awards log, and much more.
For More information on Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting publications and badges click here:
Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting Badge Information
It's Your World—Change It!
Introducing the First Series of Journeys
Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden
In this journey for kindergarteners and first-graders, a favorite pastime—gardening—meets the Girl Scout Law. The result is a storybook world of flowers and little girls who, together, do great things. Girl Scout Daisies will especially enjoy meeting the colorful, global characters who teach them to live the Girl Scout Law. The adult "how-to" guide offers Garden Story Time tips, key ideas for garden projects, and all the Girl Scout history and traditions needed for an adventure starring Amazing Daisy, a new flower friend for Girl Scout Daisies.
Journey Awards
Like all Girl Scout journeys, ''Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden'' focuses on the leadership philosophy of girls discovering (themselves and their values), connecting (caring and teaming), and taking action (to improve their communities and the world). For Girl Scout Daisies, the best way to experience this leadership philosophy is by practicing the Girl Scout Law. So the journey's three awards, which tie directly to the garden theme, recognize girls' progress in applying the Law to their lives. Why not start out your year by giving the girls the background "Garden Patch" to display their three Girl Scout Daisy awards?
The Watering Can Award represents girls being ''responsible for what I say and do.'' Girls earn the award by caring for their mini-garden and beginning to understand how the Promise and Law play out in their daily lives.- The Golden Honey Bee Award represents taking action through a gardening effort for others to make the world a better place. The award is named for Honey, the bee who is one of the Daisy Flower Garden characters.
- The Amazing Daisy Award represents knowing—and living—the Promise and Law, just like Amazing Daisy, the main character of the journey.
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It's Your Planet—Love It!
Introducing the Summer 2009 Journeys
Girl Scout Daisies join their flower friends for a cross-country road trip in their special flower-powered car!- As they travel the country living the values of the Girl Scout Law, the flowers explore the natural world around them, learning what's local and why that's important.
- Along the way, the flower friends (and the girls!) sample the sights, and the wisdom of women working to protect Planet Earth.
- Daisies earn their Blue Bucket, Firefly, and Clover (uses resources wisely!) awards as they experience what's great about their own region and learn to use their own special skills to help people and Planet Earth.
Journey Awards
This journey presents Daisies the opportunity to earn three awards. Girls consider their feelings and skills and then take into account the feelings and skills of those around them. The girls then move on to engage their larger community and then they move out into their community to "do."
Although there's no set way to present it, you might spark the excitement of this award series by presenting the Between Earth and Sky background patch to all the Daisies at their first session. Or choose a way that works for the group.
The Blue Bucket Award
Girls tell one another about their feelings and the feelings of those around them.- Girls take part in role-playing activities that encourage them to resolve conflicts, negotiate, and be considerate to others.
The Firefly Award
- Think about and talk about their own skills and those of their sister Daisies.
- Choose a skill that they can teach others, either at home or in their community.
- Steps to the award are built into the suggested activities in the Sample Sessions.
The Clover Award
- Learn about and commit to protecting a natural treasure in their region.
- Educate and inspire others in their community to join with them to protect the local treasure, too.
Daisy - 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals!
Daisies learn just how much they can care for animals and for themselves—and just how good that makes them feel.
Leadership Awards
- Birdbath Award - Daisies learn to care for animals and for themselves
- Red Robin Award - Daisies use their new knowledge and creativity to teach others how to care for animals
- Tula Award - Daisies gain courage and confidence in teaching others about animal care
Girl Scout Bridging Awards
Bridge to Girl Scout Brownie Award
The Bridge to Girl Scout Brownie Award Patch (UPC # 09709, suggested retail price $1.20).
Blast Off to Brownie!
Even before there were Girl Scouts, there were Brownies—magical elves who did helpful things. Today, girls who become Brownies still help people by going on journeys like Brownie Quest, WOW! Wonders of Water, or A World of Girls (available in December 2010) with their Girl Scout sisters.
Brownies have a lot of fun together! They sing the Brownie Smile song, sleep in tents, go on hikes, and tell stories around campfires under the stars. (Don't forget to make hot chocolate and S'mores!). They may visit museums or zoos, meet people who have interesting jobs, or exchange SWAPS (Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere) with new friends.
You'll learn more about what it's like to be a Brownie by earning your Bridge to Girl Scout Brownie Award. Plus, you'll be taking part in the great tradition of Girl Scout Bridging! As you grow up, you'll continue moving up as a Girl Scout with these special ceremonies.
Earning the Award
To earn the Bridge to Brownie Award, complete the two bridging
steps. These steps will help you pass down something you learned as a
Girl Scout Daisy and look forward to what's waiting for you at the next
level.
Bridging Step One: Pass It On!
Inspire younger girls by sharing what it's like to be a Daisy.
Remember how excited you were about becoming a Daisy? There are younger girls who can't wait to follow in your footsteps! As you get ready to become a Brownie, spend time letting younger girls know what you've enjoyed about being a Daisy. Do at least one of the following activities when you get together— or do them all!
- Teach younger girls the Girl Scout Promise, then take them through the Girl Scout Law. Share a story about how you learned to put the Promise and Law into action.
- Tell the younger girls about Amazing Daisy, Lupe, Tula, and the other flower friends, then share a story about your favorite. Why is she your favorite? What did you learn from her about making the world a better place? What did you learn about yourself? Help the younger girls color pictures of the flower friends to take home.
- Play a game together! Is there a special game you loved to play as a Daisy that you could teach the younger girls?
- With your Daisy sisters, make a little something you can give to the younger girls that shows them what Girl Scout Daisies are all about! Maybe a little "ticket" to Girl Scout Daisies? Or a picture of a flower friend with her line from the Girl Scout Law? Or a puppet. Or even a little message on a card. Whatever you make, be sure to explain what it means when you give it to the girls and offer them a great big welcome into Girl Scouts! Perhaps there's a song you can teach them too!
Bridging Step Two: Look Ahead!
Find out What Girl Scout Brownies Do
Spend time with some Brownie sisters. After all, they know about the fun and adventures Brownies can have together! Do at least one of the following activities—or do them all if you want!
- Say the Girl Scout Promise together. Then find out if your Brownie friends have a favorite part of the Girl Scout Law. Were they friendly and helpful, or courageous and strong? Then, ask the Brownies if they can teach you a favorite game they learned to play as Brownies.
- Ask the Brownies to teach you their favorite Brownie song, then sing it together.
- Ask your Brownie friends to help you make special "tickets" into the world of Brownies. Your Brownie friends can write down the three things they had the most fun doing as Brownies, then help you decorate the tickets. Take your ticket home as a reminder of all the fun that is in store for you as a Brownie. Nice!!
- Ask the Brownies to show you their journey awards and tell you what they did to earn them. How did they make the world a better place? What new friends can the Brownies introduce you to in their journeys?
- Start exploring how you and your Daisy sisters can help your community when you become Brownies. Ask the Brownies to help you decorate a box or jar that will become your "Take Action Idea Bank." Get ideas by asking the Brownies how you can to help your community. Get more ideas by talking to an adult who works in the community such as at a firehouse, hospital, library, or mayor's office. You could even get ideas by walking around your neighborhood with an adult and looking for ways to help. For example, maybe you might see playground equipment that needs to be fixed. Write down all your ideas and put them in your idea bank. These ideas will be waiting for you when you become a Girl Scout Brownie!
Plan a Ceremony
Congratulations! You have earned your Bridge to Girl Scout Brownie Award. Celebrate with a favorite ceremony you learned on your Daisy journey—or make up a new one. Then proudly add your Bridging patch to your sash or vest! For more fun ideas, visit Bridging Ceremonies. If you go online, remember to sign the Girl Scout Internet Safety Pledge.
