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What are KARAT KARDS? KARAT stands for Keep Adults Returning All the Time! This tool is designed for leaders to collect the 4x6 “kards” and put them in a troop resource box for girls and adults to use for program ideas. Subjects will range from songs, games, service projects, recognitions, to ceremonies, skits, recipes, openings and closings. How do you get them? Attend your service unit meetings! You may find the past 4 years of KARAT Kards in Leader Resource under the General tab under Meeting Tips. Enjoy!!

GSSJC KARAT Kards 9/10

Girl Scout Law Skit Card 1 of 2 Narrator: In Girl Scouting we have one Law with ten parts. I will do my best to be honest and fair (3 girls enter with each holding a glass and one holding a opened soda. She pours a little into each glass making sure they are equal and says “Now let’s be as fair as we can about this”) I will do my best to be friendly and helpful (A Brownie enters with a lop-sided cake and proudly announces that she helped her mother make this lovely cake. Mother enters with flour all over her and her hair is a mess and a general disheveled appearance) I will do my best to be considerate and caring (2 girls appear in archway and take turns saying “You go first – No you go first”. Repeat about 4 times then both crowd through archway together) I will do my best to be courageous and strong (2 girls enter, one wielding a whip and a chair, like she is taming a lion, the other lifting a “heavy” object over her head) I will do my best to be responsible for what I say and do (1 or 2 girls enter carrying stuffed “pets”, pretending that they are real. They are feeding, watering, brushing and walking them. They also talk to them lovingly.)


Happy Birthday Daisy Did you know that Juliette Gordon Low was born on October 31, 1860? She will be 150 years old on her birthday in 2010. How will you celebrate her special day in your troop? Here are some suggestions… • Read about her life from a Brownie or Junior Handbook and have a cake. Don’t

forget to sing Happy Birthday! • The Lady from Savannah may be an interesting read for Girl Scout Juniors,

Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. • Plan a tea party with everyone dressing up including white gloves (just like

Juliette). Oh, don’t forget your pearls! • Have a Bring a Friend party to honor her starting Girl Scouts. • Invite Senior Citizens to tell you about what it was like when they were little

girls. • Have a birthday party and view The Golden Eaglet. Tip: “The Golden Eaglet” DVD is available for check out by Girl Scouts from the Council Library, located in the Girl Scout Shop in the Program Place for Girls on the Girl Scout Campus, 3000 Southwest Freeway. The library hours are the same as the Girl Scout Shop hours, closed Sundays. Check out is on the honor system.


Girl Scout Law Skit Card 2 of 2

I will do my best to respect myself and others (3 girls enter, each holding a small hand mirror. Looking into the mirror, they say to themselves “I respect you, I respect you, I respect you”. They then turn to each other and repeat the same thing.) I will do my best to respect authority (3 girls and an older Girl Scout – the girls form a straight line. The older girl gives orders such as “About face”, “Left face”, “Right face”. Each girl turns in opposite direction for general confusion) I will do my best to use resources wisely (A Girl Scout dressed VERY outlandishly such as purple socks, green skirt, blue blouse, etc. with everything fitting very poorly. She says: My mother sent me shopping, now wasn’t that very nice I got all these lovely bargains at half their normal price?) I will do my best to make the world a better place (Some girls enter with pet rocks and potted plants. One shows others the new house she just made for her pet rock. Others talk to their plants, etc.) I will do my best to be a sister to every Girl Scout (2 girls enter wearing outfits with the sleeves and skirts sewn together. They then say – in unison – “some people say sisters argue. I’m sure this you’ve heard. But the thing that describes us best, you’ll find, inseparables the word.”


Pattern for Girl Scout Promise Craft GSSJC KARAT Kards 9/10

Pattern for Hand for Girl Scout Promise Craft) GSSJC KARAT Kards 9/10

Learning the Girl Scout Promise Craft

This is a project all new Girl Scouts in the Daisy and Brownie levels would love to do that will help them practice and learn the Girl Scout Promise. What you will need: Pattern for Girl Scout Promise (see pattern) Pattern for Hand (see pattern) Green Paper Ivory, Brown or Tan Paper Yellow Card Stock Glue Scissors

Print Pattern for Girl Scout Promise on Green Paper. Print Pattern for Hand on Ivory, Brown or Tan Paper. Cut them out. Glue onto half sheet Yellow Card Stock, bending and gluing down the pinky and thumb.


Get Acquainted Game: Sentence From a Name Have everyone pair up with someone they don't know. Each person writes her first name on a piece of paper and exchanges it with her partner. After a minute or two getting to know each other, each person makes up a sentence with words starting with the letter of the other person's name. For example: Melissa: Moths Eat Lettuce In South San Antonio.


Juliette Gordon Low (tune: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star) From Savannah Mrs. Low did roam But she always called it home. Juliette, Juliette Gordon Low Founded the Girl Scouts long ago. She met a man named Baden-Powell Starting the Boy Scouts was his goal. When some girls came to be a Scout Juliette decided to help them out. When she came back to the USA She started the Girl Scouts right away. Juliette, Juliette Gordon Low Founded the Girl Scouts long ago. In 1912, some girls they met. And had tea with Juliette Juliette, Juliette Gordon Low Founded the Girl Scouts long ago. Girl Scouts she came here to start And I thank her from my heart.


The Girl Scout Law in Jewels Ceremony Card 1 of 2 What you will need: Beads to represent each part of the law Girl #1 – I will do my best to be Honest and Fair Leader – Represented by the blue turquoise Girl #2 – Friendly and Helpful Leader – Amethyst is the friendship jewel Girl #3 – Considerate and Caring Leader – Fluorite stands for love and compassion Girl #4 – Courageous and Strong Leader – The red color of Carnelian is associated with these traits Girl #5 – Responsible for what I say and do Leader – Mother of pearl to remind one to speak with pearls of wisdom Girl #6 – Respect myself and others Leader – The pure clarity of quartz as a reminder that all people matter


Facts about Girl Scout Badges Badges are not going away! However, there will be some changes coming in the near future. Brownie Try-Its, Junior Badges and Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Interest

Project Patches will all be called – BADGES. Brownie badges will be triangle shape and Junior badges will be round. It is yet to be determined what shapes the badges for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors will be.

Daisy Learning Petals and the Promise Center will continue to be known as Learning Petals and the Promise Center, but there will be new suggested activities on how to earn them.

Some badges will be retired and some will be revamped and reissued. GSUSA has announced coming the Summer of 2011 the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for each program level of Girl Scouting. This publication will be the girl’s handbook with seven “Classic” badges, and information on the cookie program. Stay tuned for updates as we get them!


The Girl Scout Law in Jewels Ceremony Card 2 of 2 Girl #7 – Respect authority Leader – Black onyx is a symbol to remind us to recognize and appreciate the wisdom and experience of others. Girl #8 – Use resources wisely Leader – Honey jade representing harmony with nature Girl #9 – Make the world a better place Leader – The blue lapis to remind us of our blue planet Girl #10 – And to be a sister to every Girl Scout Leader – Aventurine to represent the familiar color we associate with Girl Scouting Tips: 1) These beads may be added to a jar, strung on a necklace or added to a treasure chest as each one is read. 2) Present a beaded bracelet to each girl after reading their part. 3) Semi-precious stones may be found in the form of powerbead bracelets/necklaces. 4) Also easy to substitute different stones (ie. Malachite for aventurine)


The Rhyme of the Brownies cards 1 of 4 (Suitable for Investiture or Rededication) (Girls in circle, mirror on floor, surrounded by leaves) This tale is told of Tom and Mary, Who lived in a hut which was not so merry. A poor tailor by trade was their papa, And the untidy house was kept by Grandma. Nothing was clean or polished or swept; Tom and Mary were dirty and very unkempt, Careless and lazy, but busy at play, Never thinking to help in the smallest way. Then one day Gran told them a story- She thought it might make them feel sorry. "I'll tell you of brownies who used to live here, But they moved away for good, I fear." "How many kind things they did in a day Was rather hard to tell, in a way, For they worked very quietly and never were seen, But the chores were all done and the house was so clean."


The Rhyme of the Brownies cards 3 of 4 The moon must be shining big and bright, You must stand at the edge in clear moonlight." "Turn yourself about 3 times While saying this verse and be sure it rhymes. Look in the pool and there you will see A brownie as sure as sure can be." Mary ran off as she was told Found the pond, made the turns, spoke very bold. The missing word seemed so hard to get, For all she saw was her own silhouette. Back to the owl she went very fast And he helped her to understand at last. In a moment she knew how the rhyme should go. And she spoke the words that we all know. (Girls stand up, form circle close to mirror and repeat together.) Twist me and turn me and show me the elf I looked in the mirror and saw... myself.


The Rhyme of the Brownies cards 2 of 4 The children thought what fun it would be To have a few brownies who'd work for free. That would leave them the live-long day For fun and a chance to do nothing but play. So Granny told them to see the owl And not to worry if he should scowl. They could listen to his advice, And find some brownies, that would be nice. That night Mary crept out into the dark, And it sure didn't seem like such a lark. She was scared but then heard the old owl hoot And she followed the sound in hot pursuit. "Please Mr. Owl, I've come a long way Help me, I'll do whatever you say. A brownie I simply have to find, So tell me what is in your mind."


The Rhyme of the Brownies cards 4 of 4 The old owl laughed and said quite plain, "Go down to the pond at the end of the lane Back at the house Mary told Tom her plan. A surprise was in order for Papa and Gran. Next morning a change had sure taken place, And smiles were seen on everyone's face. For the table was set and breakfast was ready, The whole place was bright as a shiny new penny "The brownies are back," said Mary, "to stay. This time we know they won't go away." (Girls repeat together) "Brownies we are and brownies we'll stay, Keeping our Promise in every way." (Repeat Girl Scout Promise.)


Did You Know? Updated Links… It’s Your World – Change It! - http://www.girlscouts.org/program/journeys/your_world/ It’s Your Planet – Love It! http://www.girlscouts.org/program/journeys/your_planet/ Note: Under each Journey you will find additional level Resources and Downloads that will assist you and the girls along the way! It’s Your Story Tell It highlights (the 3rd Journey due out in December 2010) http://www.girlscouts.org/program/journeys/your_story/ Journey connection to State Curriculum Standards - http://www.girlscouts.org/program/journeys/curriculum/ Journey Maps - http://www.girlscouts.org/program/journeys/ Journeys – Customize It! - http://www.girlscouts.org/program/journeys/customize_it_handouts.pdf GSSJC KARAT Kards 10/10

Troop Ceremony Planning Guide The most memorable Girl Scout ceremonies are girl planned and carried out. Here are some suggested questions to answer in creating the troop’s own memorable ceremonies. Name of the Ceremony? Purpose or Theme? Date/Time/Place/Length? Who will attend? How will the ceremony begin? What songs, poems, quotations will be included? What activities will be included in the main part of the ceremony? How will the ceremony end? Who will do each part? Who will record the ceremony for the troop? What decorations or props are needed? Who will bring what? Will there be refreshments? Cost? Who will pay? Who will bring? When will there be a rehearsal?


Daisy Investiture Ceremony card 1 of 3 Supplies: Daisy Girl Scout pins for new members (place on a ribbon with a safety pin for easy pinning on girls) Poster paper – yellow and white Tape Directions: Cut out a daisy flower (yellow center, white petals – 8 petals, one for each part) Back each piece with a rolled piece of tape Practice the ceremony with the girls! LEADER: You are about to become Daisy Girl Scouts. Together we will explore all the fun and adventure of Girl Scouting. Let's look at some of the things we might do. Daisy #1: (place daisy center on poster paper) The woman who started Girl Scouts was Juliette Gordon Low. Her nickname was "Daisy." We are named after her. Together we will learn more about Girl Scouting.


Daisy Investiture Ceremony card 3 of 3 Daisy #7: (place sixth petal) The Girl Scout Promise tells us to help others. Daisy #8: (place seventh petal) The Girl Scout Law tells us how to be good to each other and our world. Daisy #9: (place eighth petal) Most important we will have fun. Note to leaders: At this time, all girls make the Girl Scout sign and repeat the Promise. Call each girl forward and place her membership pin on her clothing upside down. Explain that the pin is upside down because she should go home and do three good turns ... one for each part of the Promise. When completed, her parent or guardian can turn the pin right side up. Note that you hope to see all the pins turned over by the next meeting. (Discuss the meaning of good turns with the girls prior to the ceremony). Note: putting the pins on upside down is an optional activity.


Daisy Investiture Ceremony card 2 of 3 LEADER: In Girl Scouting, we have lots of fun things to learn. Daisy #2: (place first petal) We will learn how to be safe and healthy. Daisy #3: (place second petal) We will learn how and why things work. Daisy #4: (place third petal) We will sing, dance, make things and put on plays. Daisy #5: (place forth petal) We will have fun outside and learn how to care for our world. Daisy #6: (place fifth petal) We will learn how to be helpful people on this earth.


How to Make a Cheesecloth Ghost A cheesecloth ghost makes an easy and inexpensive fun craft project for the girls on a cool afternoon. Materials needed: Aluminum Foil Cheesecloth 1 cup Granulated Sugar Large Mixing Bowl Quart Jars Scissors Stirring Spoon 2 cups warm water Instructions: 1. Drape heavy-duty foil over a quart jar to make a ghost form. 2. Mix 2 cups warm water and 1 cup granulated sugar in mixing bowl until the sugar is

completely dissolved. 3. Measure the length of cheesecloth needed by draping the dry cloth over the form and

cutting. 4. Use this piece to measure and cut three more pieces of cheesecloth the same size. 5. Soak the cloth pieces in the sugar mixture. 6. Squeeze excess water out of the cloth. 7. Drape the cheesecloth over the ghost form, and keep layering until you use all the

pieces. 8. Dry the "ghost" for 24 hours or until it's completely dry. 9. Remove from the form and decorate if desired. GSSJC KARAT Kards 9/10

Thanksgiving Turkey Luminaries Materials Scissors Lunch-size paper bag Glue stick template Sand or rocks LED tea light Tissue paper (white, yellow, red, and orange) Instructions

1. Cut a circle from the seamless side of a lunch-size paper bag. Use the cutout circle as a guide to cut a slightly larger circle from white or yellow tissue paper.

2. Cut skinny triangles of red, orange, and yellow tissue paper for the feathers, and cut two wing shapes from red tissue paper. Use a glue stick to affix the feathers and wings onto the tissue paper circle.

3. Cut a turkey body (you can download our template) from the brown paper circle, then glue it to the center of the tissue paper collage.

4. Line the edge of the bag's circular hole with more glue, then lay the collage circle on top. Fill the bag with about an inch of sand or rocks and nestle an LED tea light inside.


Dates to Remember

Juliette Low’s Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 31 ETC – EveryThing Covered Training Event. . . . . . . . .Fall World Thinking Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb. 22 Girl Scout’s Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mar. 12 Crazy Quilt Training Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Council Meeting/Adult Recognition Event . . . . . . . . . Spring Cadette Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring even years GAM Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring odd years


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Girl Scout Junior Investiture/Rededication Card 1 of 4 Flag Ceremony Have girls assemble together in front of parent audience. “We are here today to celebrate our commitment to Girl Scouting. Some of us are here to be Invested into the Girl Scouts for the first time. Others will renew their commitment by being Rededicated. As members of the Girl Scout organization, we proudly wear the Girl Scout membership pin and the World Trefoil pin. We honor the memory of our founder, Juliette Low, and we strive to live up to our Girl Scout Promise, which is:” (say together while making GS sign) “On my honor, I will try To serve God and my Country To help people at all times And to live by the Girl Scout Law” “_(new girls names)_, would you please come forward?” (pin new girls with membership pin and WAGGGS pin)


Girl Scout Junior Investiture/Rededication Card 3 of 4 “We now wish to welcome our registered adult Girl Scout members.” “Parents, when I call your name, would you please join us and stand behind your daughter?” “As adult Girl Scouts, you have agreed to accept the Girl Scout Promise. Please make the Girl Scout sign and repeat after me:” “On my honor, I will try To serve God and my Country To help people at all times And to live by the Girl Scout Law” Give pins to girls to give to their mothers. (This is optional to give pins to the parents.)


Girl Scout Junior Investiture/Rededication Card 2 of 4 SONG: On My Honor “As Junior Girl Scouts, we have joined the rank of “older scouts”, and are now ready to accept the Girl Scout Law. Girls, please repeat after me:” (if not memorized, have girls repeat after you line by line.) Recite Girl Scout Law *** Hand out ribbons with insignia *** (insignia is Investiture or Rededication patch, bridging rainbow if they earned it and have not receive it, and any other insignia/fun patch they earned) “As Junior Girl Scouts, are now ready to make new friends, to experience new things, and to grow in Girl Scouting. We proudly wear our troop crest, the____________, which we have chosen for its beauty and it’s symbolism of ________________________.”


Girl Scout Junior Investiture/Rededication Card 4 of 4 “Parents, please join us in singing God Bless America.” (or any other song you choose) SONG: God Bless America Friendship circle and squeeze with everyone in attendance. “This concludes our ceremony. Congratulations girls and parents!”


Girl Scout Juniors choose Troop Crest cards 1 of 2 A little history: Before troops (originally called patrols) had numbers, they were identified by crest. The first crests used in Savannah, GA were White Rose and Carnation, followed by Red Rose and Poppy. By 1917, there were 29 crests: Bluebell, Buttercup, Clematis, Crocus, Daffodil, Daisy, Dogwood, Forget-me-not, Fuchsia, Goldenrod, Holly, Iris, Lilly of the Valley, Morning Glory, Narcissus, Nasturtium, Oak, Pansy, Pink Carnation, Poppy, Red Clover, Red Rose, Scarlet Pimpernel, Star of Bethlehem, Sunflower, Thistle, Violet, White Rose, and White Violet. Bluebird- known for its song and bright color, at home in the city or in the wild Cardinal- known for its whistle "Good Cheer!" Clover Leaf- good luck, also the shape of the Girl Scout trefoil Daffodil- spring flower, sunny personality Dogwood- new life, rebirth, a spring flowering tree Falling Star- good luck, makes wishes come true Forget-Me-Not- friendship and loyalty


Find the Leader With at least 4 players, try to guess who leads the group. One layer, the guesser, goes away while remaining players get in a circle and select a leader. Leader initiates series of motions (claps, stomps, so on) other players copy. Guesser is called back to watch group. Leader must change movements every 5 – 20 seconds. Followers try not to give away leader with their eyes. Guesser gets 3 tries to identify leader.


Girl Scout Juniors choose Troop Crest cards 2 of 2 Hawaiian Lei- circle of friendship Lightning- power in nature Lily of the Valley- purity, in folklore it is known as Fairy Bells. Morning Glory-awaking of a new day and glory to God Music Notes- international symbol of music and song Pine Tree- boldness, loyalty and stability Pansy- also known as "hearts-ease" stands for service and friendship Purple Violet- a clean environment and a clean earth. Red Rose- the "All American" flower, symbol of beauty Sailboat- free as the wind Seashell- a promise of discovery, gifts from the sea Star of Bethlehem- a guide, a goal, it shows the way Unicorn- chastity, purity, imagination, uniqueness Waterfall- loyalty and challenge White Rose- faith, loyalty and the quest for truth Wild Rose- perseverance and adaptability even in the face of adversity, beauty in strength, and exploring possibilities.


Black Socks Black socks, they never get dirty, The longer you wear them, The blacker they get, Sometimes I think about washing But something inside me says, "Oh no, not yet!" Knee socks, they never stay up The long you wear them, The shorter they get, Sometimes I think about anklets But something inside me says, "Oh no, not yet!" Girl Scouts, they never are quiet The longer you're near them, The louder they get Sometimes I think about muzzles But something inside me says, "Oh no, not yet!"


We Are Thankful (tune: Are You Sleeping) We are thankful, we are thankful * For our food, for our food. And our many blessings, and our many blessings, We thank you, we thank you. *second part of round begins here MMM Grace (tune: Linger) MMM - I am so thankful MMM - that we're together MMM - to share this food with each of you.


Rainy Day Activity Kit Just a Bean! Leader: Using a package of dried pinto beans, provide each girl one bean. Encourage the girls to look at their bean, smell it and feel it. Give these instructions in a way that encourages the girls to really get to know their bean. Ask leading questions what makes our bean different than any other? Is there a mark or other distinguishing feature that sets it apart? Ask the girls to lace all their beans in one can and shake them up. Ask the girls if they can recognize their bean and pick it out of a crowd. Then, use the snack baggie with a wet paper towel and the beans inside, have her write her name in the corner of the bag. When the sun comes out she can set it in the sun and watch the beans sprout and grow.


Sweet Turkey Cupcakes Ingredients • Cupcake • Chocolate frosting • 3 oval shortbread cookies (we used Keebler Sandies Right Bites Shortbread) • 6 to 10 candy corn pieces • White icing • Black decorators' gel • Red fruit leather (we used strawberry Fruit by the Foot) Instructions 1. Frost the cupcake, then press in a cookie head and 2 cookie wings. 2. Press in a row or two of candy corn tail feathers. 3. To make an eye, add a small dot of white icing to the head, then add a dot of black decorators' gel for a pupil. 4. For a beak, cut the white tip from a piece of candy corn and press it in place. 5. To make the wattle, cut a 1-inch square of fruit leather. Roll it into a tube and stick it in place over the beak


Tortilla Melts Ingredients (per tortilla): a 6 in. soft flour tortilla various bits of chocolate, caramels, and marshmallows banana & apple slices Directions: Take a piece of foil and make a 'plate' for the tortilla. Place tortilla on it. Next place your choice of toppings. Fold the tortilla in half and wrap in the foil. Heat in the campfire coals (or on a grill, or on a vagabond stove) for about 5 minutes on each side. You'll know they're done when you when you smell the chocolate! Be sure to let them cool a little before you eat them or you'll burn your tongue.

Note: Beware! Once you taste these you may never go back to S’Mores! GSSJC KARAT Kards 12/10

Fabric Angels Card 1 of 2 What you'll need: Fabric of any color or design Two different size circles to trace around Thread Lace Ribbon Foil garland or pearl strings Hot glue Sewing machine or needle and thread Cotton balls or stuffing How to make it: 1. Using two different size circles (use a plate and a cereal bowl), cut one

circle of each size from fabric for each angel. The larger circle is the body and the smaller circle the wings.

2. Sew lace around each circle.


Magical Holiday Brownies Card 1 of 2

Homemade brownie mix that can be jarred and given as a sweet holiday gift! Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon each salt and baking powder 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, divided 3/4 cup each semi-sweet chocolate morsels and white chocolate baking chips 1/2 cup Fisher Walnut Halves and Pieces, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

GSSJC KARAT Kards 12/10 Fabric Angels Card 2 of 2 • Put a cotton ball or small amount of stuffing in the middle of the large

circle. Using a piece of thread, tie the material to make a head. • Take the smaller circle, and tie tight a piece of thread in the middle to

form wings. (This will make two fan shapes for the wings.) Tie the wings around neck of the body.

• Take a piece of ribbon, and tie it around the neck to hide the thread. Make it into a bow.

• Glue a halo, using pearls or garland, onto the head. • Sew a small loop of thread to the back of the angel to hang her by. • Enjoy.


Magical Holiday Brownies Card 2 of 2 Directions In bowl layer dry ingredients evenly as follows; salt, baking powder, 1/2 cup flour, cocoa powder, 2/3 cup sugar, chocolate morsels, 1 cup flour, 2/3 sugar, white chocolate chips and walnuts. Cover container with lid and attach these instructions. Combine contents in container with 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup water, 3 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well blended. Spray 8 or 9-inch square baking pan with no-stick cooking spray; spread batter in pan. Bake 30-32 minutes in preheated 350o F oven. Notes: These moist and chewy brownies come together like magic when prepared! Number of Servings: 16 Brownies


If You're Lost And You Know It Card 1 of 2 (tune: "If You're Happy And You Know It") Rachelle B. and friends wrote this song at camp one year to help teach their girls what to do if they became lost in the woods. If you're lost and you know it hug a tree If you're lost and you know it hug a tree If you're lost and you know it, and you have a whistle blow it If you're lost and you know it hug a tree If you're lost and your cold put on a bag If you're lost and your cold put on a bag If you're lost and you know it and you have a whistle blow it If you're lost and your cold put on a bag


National Compliment Day – January 24th Every January 24th is Compliment Day. This is a great opportunity to say something positive about the people you come into contact with. Everyone has good attributes...that's right...everyone. Friends are friends because you see something good about them. Here's an easy compliment to a friend: "Wow, you're very intelligent...you choose your friends wisely". It's more challenging to compliment people you don't like. Take up the challenge, and find a compliment for them today, too. Compliment Day is celebrated by offering sincere compliments to people you know. It is important that you are sincere. People will see right through insincerity, and you will do more harm than good. How many compliments should you give out today? The common suggestion is five compliments. Yes, they should be to five different people.


If You're Lost And You Know It Card 2 of 2 If you're lost and your scared tell a tree (whisper: I'M SCARED) If you're lost and your scared tell a tree (whisper: I'M SCARED) If you're lost and know it and you have a whistle blow it If you're lost and your scared tell a tree (whisper: I'M SCARED) If you're lost in the forest do all three If you're lost in the forest do all three If you're lost in the forest hug a tree, put on a bag, tell a tree (whisper: I'M SCARED) If you're lost and you know and you have a whistle blow it If you're lost in the forest do all three


Rainy Day Activity Kit Penny Hike Use a penny to take your campers on a hike they will long remember. Splash through the puddles as “heads” means turn right and “tails” means turn left. How often shall we flip the coin and how many different ways can we flip it – behind our back, with our eyes closed, etc.


Superman Grace Tune: Superman Movie theme song) Thank youGod, for giving us food (actions: standing, then crouch [thank you God] and raise right arm over head as you stand [for giving us food]) Thank you God, for giving us food (actions: same a above only raise left arm this time) For the food we eat (actions: standing with both arms over head, sway to the left) For the friends we meet (actions: sanding with both arms over head, sway to the right) Thank you God, for giving us food! (actions: standing, then crouch [thank you God] and raise both arms over head as you stand [for giving us food])


Oil Spill Game Divide the group into small groups - about four girls per group works best. Each group gets: 1 pie plate/bowl/basin/etc. of water (the "ocean") 1 cup with a small amount of dish detergent 1 empty cup 1-2 paper napkins (serviettes) 1-2 small sponges 1-2 drinking straws A leader pours an "oil spill" (darkly colored oil, e.g. olive oil, looks best) onto each group's "ocean". The group's task is to clean up the spill. For older girls, you can have leaders be "weather" (blowing through a straw = wind, a water gun = rain), interfering with the girls' progress. After a set period of time, have the girls get together to discuss what did or didn't work for them. It gives them a whole new understanding of how difficult it really is to clean up an oil spill.


Rabbit Without a House This Brazilian game is best when you have at least 11 people. Pick someone to be "it" (the rabbit without a house) and someone to be the caller. Divide the others into groups of three. Each group makes a rabbit in a house by two girls holding hands (the house) and one girl (a rabbit) standing inside. The caller yells out "Find a house" and all the rabbits, including the one without a house, have to run to find another house. The rabbit left without a house becomes it.


If You Want to Show Your Love (to the tune of "If Your're Happy and You Know It") If you want to show your love, share a smile. If you want to show your love, share a smile. If you want to show your love, if you want to show your love, If you want to show your love, share a smile. If you want to show your love, lend a hand. If you want to show your love, lend a hand. If you want to show your love, if you want to show your love, If you want to show your love, lend a hand. If you want to show your love, use kind words. If you want to show your love, use kind words. If you want to show your love, if you want to show your love, If you want to show your love, use kind words. GSSJC KARAT Kards 01/11

Valentine BINGO Card 1 of 3 What you'll need: Computer Printer Printer paper or cardstock (print off on

pink paper if desired) Printable BINGO cards (see below) Scissors Conversation heart candies, Valentine M&M's or other markers

(see tips for ideas) Clear adhesive laminate, optional (recommended: Con-Tact paper) Bowl Cardboard (optional) Glue (optional)


Valentine BINGO Card 3 of 3 Tips: Choose your marker. Number markers can be holiday candy, punched circles from cardstock, flat buttons, or any small item that you have a multitude of. Here we used conversation heart candies and round craft jewels. Prize ideas. Though certainly not necessary, you can offer prizes such as stickers, small wrapped candies, or colorful erasers. Or, instead of prizes, offer the winner to draw the numbers for the next game! Fun game strategies. Variations of bingo include matching all the numbers within a row or column either diagonally or straight across. Blackout is a longer version of Bingo where all numbers on the board must have a marker. This can take much longer and is not recommended for children 6 or under due to shortened attention spans. Some more creative variations of this game can include covering all numbers that border the card, creating what looks like a picture frame when complete. Three way is another, more challenging option, where players must cover both diagonal lines (looks like an “X”) and the center row in order to win.


Valentine BINGO Card 2 of 3 How to make it:

1. Print a page from: http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/cegif/bingo/heart.htm

2. Be sure to print off enough playing cards for each child to have one. 3. If desired, cover with Con-Tact paper or laminate to be able to reuse

the cards again next year. 4. Print a page of BINGO numbers. HINT: Print off on cardstock or

glue to cardboard to give the numbers stability. 5. Cut the numbers apart on the lines. 6. Place the numbers in a bowl. 7. Give each child a BINGO card and a handful of markers (see tips). 8. Reach into the bowl, call out a number and the children place a

marker on the number if it appears on their card. 9. Play the game just like regular BINGO. Play for 5 in a row across,

down, diagonally, or even play blackout by covering all the numbers on the card.


Random Acts of Kindness Week – Feb 12-15 Who gets more out of a random act of kindness – the giver or the recipient? It’s hard to say. Whether they’re sharing high fives, songs or smiles, these kind-doers prove that sharing kindness is pretty sweet. Here are some suggestions for your “Random Acts of Kindness” or you can think of your own. Clean up graffiti in your neighbourhood or one near by Hold the door for others Encourage someone with words, a hug, phone call or e-mail Take a moment to speak to the sales clerk/checker at the store Write a poem for someone Make a point to be kind to someone (even better - to someone you

don’t like very much)


Daisy Bridging Ceremony Card 1 of 2 The Daisy level bridging ceremony should be simple and fun for the girls. Include an opening flag ceremony and the Girl Scout Promise. The Girl Scout Law may also be incorporated in the ceremony or simply posted on a wall. If possible, invite a Brownie troop to the ceremony. The Brownies can form a Brownie Ring on one side of the bridge or room, and welcome the new girls into the ring. Read the following poem and present the girls with their membership star, bridging certificate (available for purchase in the Girl Scout Shop) and bridge to Brownie patch (if earned). End the ceremony with a song. Leader: The Daisy is a flower, As pure and white as can be. Juliette Low was called Daisy, She started Girl Scouts you see. And now the time is near, Daisys will bridge to Brownies, for another Girl Scout year. GSSJC KARAT Kards 01/11

World Thinking Day 2011

The World Thinking Day theme for 2011 is MDG 3: girls worldwide say “empowering girls will change our world” and the aim is to raise awareness of the situation for many girls and young women and empower them to take a stand against inequality. http://www.worldthinkingday.org/en/about There are many ways to get involved, here are a few suggestions: 1. Download the activity pack! There are activities for all ages which will help

you learn that “empowering girls will change our world” 2. Learn about Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting in other countries as you celebrate

World Thinking Day 2011 3. Raise money in your unit for World Thinking Day. There’s a great selection

of fun ways to raise money! 4. Do something amazing and ask friends and family to sponsor you.

WAGGGS is registered with various websites that can help you in raising and collecting money (e.g. everyclick.com/wagggs, justgiving.com/wagggs)

5. Find fun and interesting ways for those outside of the Movement to join in on World Thinking Day


Daisy Bridging Ceremony Card 2 of 2 Leader presents girls with membership star, etc. Girls cross bridge, walk on stepping stones or pass through arch. Leader: Brownies you’ll be for two short years Make the most of each day that goes by. Be cheerful and helpful and do a good turn, And greet each Girl Scout with a “HI”. Our Daisy years were lots of fun. Now it’s over and Brownies has begun! Sing “Make New Friends” or “Brownie Smile Song”


Game: Octopus Object: To avoid being caught by the “octopus.” Directions: One player is the “octopus” who swims around in the ocean and tries to catch all the other players, who are “fish.” When the octopus yells, “Cross!” the fish have to try to cross the ocean without getting tagged by the octopus. If they are tagged, they become the octopus’s “tentacles” and help her catch the remaining fish. The tentacles can be instructed to be stationary and only move their arms to tag the fish, or they can swim around freely like the octopus for an event more active game.


Rainy Day Camping Kit Card 1 of 2 We all hope for sunny days during our camping trips, but let's face it, often we get at least one rainy day. It doesn't have to be a gloomy experience if you take along a Rainy Day Camping Kit. You will need: • Plastic Tub-at least large enough to lay notebook or construction paper,

and tall enough to hold all of your items. • Crayons, colored pencils, markers and #2 pencils - place these in a

resealable bag to lay fairly flat in the tub. • An inexpensive activity/coloring book for each child or pages you

have printed out or copied and placed in an inexpensive folder. • Paper: white, colored, Sunday Comics, old magazines or any

interesting paper that can be drawn on and cut up for the pictures or designs.

• Scissors,glue, tape and mini stapler


Chocolaty Surprise Skit

Equipment Preparation Two Girl Scouts Practice face expressions Action 1st Girl Scout: Wow, (name of scout two), that was a great dinner you made me! 2nd Girl Scout: Aw, thank you, (name of scout one)! I'm glad you liked it! 1st Girl Scout: And that chocolate dessert you made was positively delicious! 2nd Girl Scout: Well, you had always said, you could eat SAWDUST if it had enough chocolate on it... 1st Girl Scout: *gasp* You didn't! 2nd Girl Scout: Yes!!! TWO SERVINGS!


Rainy Day Camping Kit Card 2 of 2 • Pieces of cardboard. You can save the backs and fronts of cereal boxes or

other products that are blank on the inside. • A new/used book for each child and be sure to include a book or two to read

aloud. • Left over craft material for the girls to make “secret pal” gifts • Optional: card games, small notebooks for writing or sketching, travel bingo,

a song book or a board game that can be adapted for everyone with help, such as Scrabble. (take it out of the box and use plastic bags for the pieces it will take up less room or buy travel versions.)

Avoid things like glitter or paint, or extra messy items. If packed well your items should fit into a medium sized plastic tub. Not only won't your Rainy Day be gloomy, but it will be a campout the girls will always remember!


March 18th is Pizza Day Pizzazzy Pizza Snack Ingredients: English muffin half per person Pizza sauce Pepperoni Mozzarella Directions: Grate mozzarella cheese into a bowl, set aside. Squirt pizza sauce onto muffin Place 4 pepperoni slices on muffin. Cover with cheese. Place onto a cookie sheet Bake at 350o until cheese is melted.


Brownie Girl Scout Fly-Up Card 1 of 3 (to Junior Girl Scouts) A Girl Scout Brownie "flies up" to Girl Scout Juniors in the spring, and receives her Brownie Wings. If possible, have your fly-up ceremony with a Junior troop in your Service Unit. Often all age groups of Girl Scouts are involved, including the parents. Supplies: Brownie Wings Girl Scout pins (Traditional or Contemporary style) Membership Stars and green disc (if you plan to present them now) Brown construction paper, cut to represent stones, or paper bags cut the same

way. Write a Girl Scout Law on each one. Girl Scout Junior Vest or Sash Refreshments (optional)

The Girl Scout Brownies sit on one side of the room in a Brownie Ring, and the Girl Scout Juniors sit in a horseshoe (always make the open end toward the audience) on the other side of the room. Place your Stepping Stones between the two groups and tape them down to the floor. (Important to guard against slipping.)


Brownie Girl Scout Fly-Up Card 3 of 3 Have the Brownies and Juniors face one another, and walk forward to the stepping stone with the first Girl Scout Law printed on it and have the two girls say the Law. Now the next pair of girls come and stand on Law #2; continue until all the Laws are said. If there are not enough girls in the two troops, they may have to do this as single girls instead of in pairs. Junior Leader: With the help of (Brownie Leader’s Name) we would like to present our new Juniors with the Girl Scout membership pin. (pin on Girl Scout Pins). At this time you may also wish to give the girls their Membership Stars and green disc. (Some troops purchase the Junior vest or sash, pin on the Membership Star/green disc and the Girl Scout membership which makes it easy to present to the girls) Brownie Leader: We will now all sing “Make New Friends” Junior Leader: Junior Girl Scouts you’ll be for a few short years. Make the most of each day that goes by. Be friendly and helpful and do a good turn. And greet each Girl Scout with a Hi!


Brownie Girl Scout Fly-Up Card 2 of 3 Everyone sings “Girl Scouts Together”, found in the Girl Scout Pocket Songbook (or others) Brownie Leader: You’ve been a Brownie and you’ve earned your wings of sunlight gold. Now you’re ready for Girl Scout Juniors, new adventures you’ve been told. (The girls all stand) Brownie Leader: I would like to present my Girl Scout Brownies their wings; they are ready to fly-up to the next level of Girl Scouting. As I call your name, would you please come forward? (as they come forward, pin on their wings – make it easy by having them on ribbons with safety pens). Junior Leader: Each step of Girl Scout Juniors can be filled with fun and adventure. As a troop, we would like to welcome you. The Brownies walk on the stepping stones and enter the horseshoe. With the Brownies facing the Juniors, the Girl Scout Sign is made and the girls recite the Girl Scout Promise.


Juliette Low Mad Lib (Thanks to Katie Baron) On March 12, 1912 ________________ started the first __________ Scout ________ (Name of person in room) (noun) (noun) in her _________________ town of Savannah, Georgia. This first little ___________ (adjective) (noun) of _________ _____________ was the first Girl Scout troop in _________________. (number) (plural noun) (place) This first Girl Scout ___________ was so successful that ______________________ (noun) (name of person in room) wanted to see ______________ troops all over the ___________. She knew that Girl (adjective) (noun) Scouting would help _________ all over _________ become ________ and to help (plural noun) (place) (plural noun) world _________. Girl Scouting grew and _________ until now you are not only a (noun) (past tense verb) member of your own ____________ troop, but also a member of the Girl Scout of (adjective) ________________ and the World Association of ____ _______ __ _____ _________. (place) (plural noun)


Breakfast in a PAPER BAG Recipe Card 1 of 2 Ingredients 1-2 Strips of Bacon 1-2 Handfulls Hash Browns (fresh in Dairy Dept. or thawed frozen kind) 1-2 Eggs Oven Mitt Equipment Lunch Sized Paper Bag Pointed Stick Hot Campfire Coals Fork Instructions 1. Open paper bag and place bacon strips on bottom. 2. Toss in potatoes. 3. Break in egg(s).


Shamrock T-Shirt Card 1 of 3 What you'll need: T-shirt, washed and dried without fabric softener Green fabric paint OR green acrylic paint and textile medium Gold glitter fabric paint 3-D neon green fabric paint Cutting board or cookie sheet Wax paper Heart-shaped foam stamp How to make it: 1. If using acrylic paint, mix with textile medium according to

directions on the back of the textile medium bottle. 2. Place cutting board inside the t-shirt and then place a piece of wax

paper between the cutting board and shirt. 3. Position the cutting board where you want it. 4. Tuck the sleeves, sides and bottom of the shirt underneath the

cutting board.


Breakfast in a PAPER BAG Recipe Card 2 of 2

4. Close by folding down top of paper bag at least three times but leaving 3"-4" of air space above the food.

5. Insert pointed stick only through the top folded part of the bag. 6. Prop with rocks, or hold bag on the stick about 4"-5" over the hot

coals for about 8-10 minutes (careful not to touch the coals or hold over flames or you'll set your breakfast on fire.)

7. When you can't stand the delicious aroma anymore and your nose is making your tummy SCREAM.....

8. Remove from heat and pull out the stick with an oven mitt. 9. Open the bag and fold down the paper. Eat right out of the brown

bag. 10. Throw your "dishes" in the fire (but don't forget to save the forks.)

Comment: It's good to have Adults supervise folding the bags and inserting the sticks so there's no mistakes.


Shamrock T-Shirt Card 2 of 3 5. Paint the heart foam stamp with a

generous amount of green paint. 6. Press the painted heart stamp onto

the shirt, and then carefully lift away.

7. Create shamrocks positioning three or four hearts together; they should meet at the heart points. Draw a stem to complete the shamrock.

8. When you are finished adding shamrocks to your shirt, allow the green paint to dry for about half an hour.

9. Use gold glitter fabric paint to add a gold glow around the shamrocks, spread with a paintbrush or your finger.


Shamrock T-Shirt Card 3 of 3 10. Pipe 3-D fabric paint around the border of the shamrocks. 11. Carefully lift the entire cutting board and shirt and move it to a quiet

spot where it will remain undisturbed so it can dry overnight (or at least 6 hours).

Tips: In craft supply stores, fabric paint is usually in a separate section from the regular craft paint. Look for a section specifically geared at painted and embellished clothing. If you like, add “Kiss Me I’m Irish” or another fun phrase to your shirt. Textile medium is available in your local craft store, usually by the craft paint.


I've Got That Girl Scout Spirit (Tune: Joy In My Heart) I've got that Girl Scout Spirit up in my head Up in my head Up in my head. I've got that Girl Scout Spirit up in my head Up in my head to stay. Additional verses: 1. I've got that Girl Scout Spirit deep in my heart, etc. 2. I've got that Girl Scout Spirit down in my feet, etc. 3. I've got that Girl Scout Spirit all over me, etc. I've got that Girl Scout Spirit up in my head deep in my heart, down in my feet. I've got that Girl Scout Spirit all over me, All over me all ways. Action: Point to whatever part of the body that's sung about in the song.


Leader Appreciation Day

April 22, 2011


If I Were Not A Girl Scout Card 1 of 2 (Tune- I'm a Little Teapot) If I were not a Girl Scout, I wonder what I'd be If I were not a Girl Scout... A bird watcher I'd be Hark a lark, flying through the park, SPLAT! 2) Plumber ...Plunge it, flush it, look out below! 3) Carpenter...Two by four nail it to the floor! 4) Teacher...Sit down, shut up, throw away your gum 5) Flight attendant ...Coffee, tea, here's your little bag, BLEH! 6) Farmer...Here's a cow, there's a cow, and here's another yuck! 7) Doctor...Take a pill; pay my bill! I'm going golfing! 8) Electrician...Positive, negative, buzz zap


April is Keep America Beautiful month

April 22nd is Earth Day and April 29 is Arbor Day One Girl Scout can make a difference but ALL Girl Scouts together can change the world – check around your community for an opportunity to start. Don’t forget to submit the Troop Service Project Report form (F-269) http://resources.gssjc.org/Resources/Forms/F-269.pdf


If I Were Not a Girl Scout Card 2 of 2 (Tune- I'm a Little Teapot)

9) Politician...Raise the taxes and lower the pay, vote for me on Election Day! 10) Pizza maker...30 minute, fast delivery! 11) Preacher ...Well, well, you never can tell; you might go to heaven, or you might go to... 12) Lifeguard...Save yourself, Man. I'm working on my tan! 13) Lawyer...my client wasn't there 14) Engineer...Push the button, push the button, kick the darn machine. 15) Ranger...Get eaten by a bear, see if I care. 16) Leader...Do this, do that, I'm gonna take a nap.


The Game of Girl Scouting Card 1 of 8 Instructions: Divide the girls into two teams and have a moderator read the questions. The team with the most correct answers wins! Q: How does the color guard salute at the end of a flag ceremony? A: Put hands over heart Q: Show the Girl Scout quiet sign A: Raise right hand Q: How many Girl Scouts are in the U. S.? A: 3 million Q: What grades are Junior Girl Scouts? A: 4th and 5th


The Game of Girl Scouting Card 3 of 8 Q: What is the Girl Scout slogan? A: Do a good turn daily Q: What is the Girl Scout motto? A: Be prepared Q: Where was Juliette Low born? A: Savannah, Georgia Q: Where is Our Cabana? A: Mexico Q: What is the last word in the "Star Spangled Banner?" A: Brave


The Game of Girl Scouting Card 2 of 8 Q: What is a Court of Awards? A: A ceremony where badges & insignia are given Q: Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world belong to an organization, whose pin we wear. What is it? A: World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Q: Where is Our Chalet? A: Switzerland Q: Show the Girl Scout handshake A. Shake with left hand and raise right hand in Girl Scout sign Q: Twist me and turn me and show me the elf. I look in the water and saw ... what? A: Myself


The Game of Girl Scouting Card 4 of 8 Q: What are the levels in Girl Scouts? A: Daisys, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors Q: Say the Girl Scout promise A: On my honor I will try, to serve God and my country to help people at all times and to live by the Girl Scout law Q: Whose nickname was Daisy? A: Juliette Low Q: What is the highest rank a girl can earn? A: Gold Award Q: How can you be a sister to every Girl Scout? A: Many answers- i.e. help other Girl Scouts

GSSJC KARAT Kards 03/11 The Game of Girl Scouting Card 5 of 8 Q: What is the first word in the "Star Spangled Banner?" A: Oh Q: What color is the Daisy uniform? A: Blue Q: When is the Girl Scout birthday? A: March 12, 1912 Q: When is Thinking Day? A: February 22 Q: From whom did the Girl Scout Daisies get their name? A: Juliette Gordon Low's nickname


The Game of Girl Scouting Card 7 of 8 Q: What colors do Brownies wear on their uniform? A: blue and brown Q: The saying for the out of doors is "Take only photos and leave only ... " what? A: Footprints Q: What are the three sizes of wood used to build a campfire? A: Tinder, kindling, and fuel Q: What happens at a fly-up ceremony? A: Girls move from Brownies to Juniors Q: What is an investiture ceremony for? A: Welcome new girls into Girl Scouting


The Game of Girl Scouting Card 6 of 8 Q: From where do Brownies get their name? A: From the story of the helpful Brownies Q: What does Thinking Day celebrate? A: Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world. Q: What does it mean to use resources wisely? A: Not to waste supplies Q: When is Juliette Low's birthday? A: October 31 Q: Where is Olave Center? And what is it? A: England, a World Center Q: Where is Sangam? And what is it? A: India, a World Center


The Game of Girl Scouting Card 8 of 8 Q: What is a Scout's Own? A: An inspirational girl-planned program to express feelings about something Q: On the World Trefoil pin, what does the blue and gold stand for? A: Blue is for the sky and gold is for the sun Q: On the Girl Scout pin, what does the trefoil stand for? A: The three parts of the Girl Scout promise Q: Who founded the Boy Scouts and inspired Juliette Low to found the Girl Scouts? A: Robert Baden-Powell


Egg Decorating with Pizzaz Card 1 of 6 Basic Egg Preparation Directions Blowing: Emptying eggs lets you save your creations. An adult should pierce egg at both ends with a utility knife, widening one hole a bit. Poke a straightened paper clip through wide hole; stir yolk. Place new ear syringe in smaller hole; squeeze. Egg contents will pour out and can be cooked. (Wash hands well.) GSSJC KARAT Kards 03/11

Egg Decorating with Pizzaz Card 3 of 6 Decorating Directions Dye or paint should be fully dry before beginning. Affix features with white glue (on crepe paper, use tiny dots of glue); let dry at least 20 minutes. Glue on feet or legs first so egg will stand. For ears and combs, dab glue on edge of felt or crepe paper, affix piece, let dry, then fold up. Add small details like eyes with tempera paint or a marker.


Egg Decorating with Pizzaz Card 2 of 6 Dyeing Directions It's easy to make dye: Cover the work area with paper towels. In a jar, mix 1 teaspoon vinegar, 20 drops food coloring, and 1 cup warm water. Submerge the egg (keep it down with a paper cup containing water). Soak 5 minutes for light colors and 10 minutes for darker shades. Remove the egg with tongs. A homemade rack of pins and foam board makes for even drying and quick cleanup.


Egg Decorating with Pizzaz Card 4 of 6 Lovely Ladybug Ladybugs who lunch don painted-on faces and construction-paper attire (dots are made using a hole punch). Each pair of legs is one piece of yarn glued underneath; antennae are embroidery floss dipped in glue and dried to stiffen.


Egg Decorating with Pizzaz Card 5 of 6

Bumbly Bees These insects are spinning a yarn about how they came to bee: Glue the end of a strand of yellow yarn to the tip of a quail egg. Once dry, coil the yarn around the egg, alternating yellow and black sections, and gluing as you go. Glue on the wings and antennae, tucking between the strands with a toothpick. For the hive, use a regular egg; the door is cut from felt. Use poster putty to make the hive stand up.


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Puddly Pigs This mama and her round little piglet are pretty in pink touches, fresh out of the carton -- but not for long! They're headed to a cool puddle of construction-paper mud as fast as their pipe-cleaner legs (bent into a V) will carry them. For the nose, glue on a button (use tape to secure while glue dries, then gently peel off). To make the curly tail, run a thumbnail along one side of plain embroidery floss.


Original Girl Scout Cookies Card 1 of 2 2 sticks butter, softened and cut into chunks 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Sugar for sprinkling (optional) In a mixing bowl (by hand if you want to be authentic), cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy. Combine flour and baking powder and gradually add this to creamed mixture.


Original Girl Scout Cookies Card 2 of 2 Now you’ll have to chill this before rolling out (normally you can roll most cookies out between two pieces of clear wrap or two permanent baking mats which will eliminate any greasing of cookie sheets, and then refrigerate them before cutting out, but this dough is simply too soft to do that) and that will take anywhere from 2 to 24 hours. Roll out on a lightly floured surface about ¼” thick. Cut and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar if you like. Bake in preheated 350oF oven for 8-10 minutes (8 for a softer cookie; 10 for a more crisp cookie). Cool on wire racks. Makes about 4 dozen 2-1/2 “ cookies.


Ecology Song Card 1 of 2 (Tune: If You’re Happy and You Know It) If you see a piece of paper, pick it up. (repeat) If you see a piece of paper, put it in a trash can later, If you see a piece of paper, pick it up. If you find a pretty flower, let it grow. (repeat) If you find a pretty flower, in a field or leafy bower, If you find a pretty flower, let it grow. If you feel a little bug, brush it off. (repeat) If you feel a little bug, just remove it with a shrug, If you feel a little bug, brush it off. If you catch a little frog, put it back. (repeat) If you catch a little frog, in a puddle or a bog, If you catch a little frog, put it back. GSSJC KARAT Kards 04/11

Ecology Song Card 2 of 2 If you see a bunny rabbit, let it hop. (repeat) If you see a bunny rabbit, watch him nibble on a carrot, If you see a bunny rabbit, let it hop. If you find a little turtle, let it be. (repeat) If you find a little turtle, in a polka dotted girdle, If you find a little turtle, let it be. If you hear a little bird, let it sing. (repeat) If you hear a little bird, let it warble undisturbed, If you hear a little bird, let it sing. If you want a clean, unspoiled environment. (repeat) Be alert, be on your guard, fight pollution, fight it hard, If you want a clean, unspoiled environment. If you want a better world, do your part. (repeat) If you want a better world, flag of brotherhood unfurled, If you want a better world, do your part. GSSJC KARAT Kards 04/11

Stars In Motion Supplies You’ll Need:

• A dark, solid-colored umbrella • Star-shaped stickers • A friend

Directions: Stick star-shaped stickers on the inside of a dark, solid-colored umbrella in the shape of the Big Dipper (see illustration). Place a sticker to represent Polaris, the North Star, in the center of the umbrella. Have a friend hold the umbrella above you. Stand under Polaris and slowly turn yourself counterclockwise. Polaris appears to stay still as the other stars circle it. WHY? Your turning represents the Earth’s rotation. Most stars appear to move as the Earth turns. But Polaris is almost exactly above the North Pole and the Earth’s axis. Polaris seems to stay still while the other stars seem to be whirling around it.


Daisy Bridging Song Card 2 of 3 Look out Brownies (pointing finger and moving it up and down) Look out Brownies (pointing finger and moving it up and down) Here we come (arms outstretched, encompassing the whole group) Here we come (arms outstretched, encompassing the whole group) We're becoming Brownies (pointing thumb in chest) We're becoming Brownies (pointing thumb in chest) Ooh La La (hands in front, wiggle whole body while open and closing hands) Ooh La La (hands in front, wiggle whole body while open and closing hands) We've worked so hard (swiping hand across brow) We've worked so hard (swiping hand across brow) All year long (hands open out front, palms pointed up) All year long (hands open out front, palms pointed up) We're becoming Brownies (pointing thumb in chest) We're becoming Brownies (pointing thumb in chest) Ooh La La (hands in front, wiggle whole body while open and closing hands) Ooh La La (hands in front, wiggle whole body while open and closing hands)


Daisy Bridging Song Card 1 of 3 - Written by Gina Michael, MT Daisy Troop leader 1503 - to the tune of Frère Jacques Goodbye Daisies (waving hand by opening and closing fingers) Goodbye Daisies (waving hand by opening and closing fingers) Sooo long (big arch with hand and arm) Sooo long (big arch with hand and arm) We're becoming Brownies (pointing thumb in chest) We're becoming Brownies (pointing thumb in chest) Ooh La La (hands in front, wiggle whole body while open and closing hands) Ooh La La (hands in front, wiggle whole body while open and closing hands)


Daisy Bridging Song Card 3 of 3 Our time has come (tapping wrist as if pointing to a watch) Our time has come (tapping wrist as if pointing to a watch) We've crossed the bridge (fingers make walking moving in front of their face) We've crossed the bridge (fingers make walking moving in front of their face) We are now Brownies (pointing both thumbs in chest) We are now Brownies (pointing both thumbs in chest) Ooh La La (hands in front, wiggle whole body while open and closing hands) Ooh La La (HAPPY DANCE - hands in front, wiggle whole body while open and closing hands)


Daisy Bridging Ceremony Card 1 of 4 (to Girl Scout Brownies) Supplies needed: Each Daisy Girl Scout who is Bridging receives a Daisy. Older Girl Scout #1: These flowers represent the spirit of Girl Scouting. This spirit is often represented with the Daisy, which was our founder, Juliette Low’s, nickname. Older Girl Scout #2: The first three flowers represent the three parts of the Girl Scout Promise. Daisy Girl Scout #1: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country Daisy Girl Scout #2: To help people at all times Daisy Girl Scout #3: And to live by the Girl Scout Law Daisy Girl Scout #4: I will do my best: To be honest and fair

Daisy Bridging Ceremony Card 3 of 4 Daisy Girl Scout #8: To be responsible for what I say and do. Older Girl Scout #6: This means that you will be careful about what you say and do so that you don’t hurt other people or things. Daisy Girl Scout #9: To respect myself and others Older Girl Scout #7: This means you will try to be the best person you can be, and will be courteous to others. Daisy Girl Scout #10: To respect authority Older Girl Scout #8: This means you will respect adults, obey the law and will cooperate with others. Daisy Girl Scout #11 To use resources wisely

GSSJC KARAT Kards 04/11 Daisy Bridging Ceremony Card 2 of 4 Older Girl Scout #3: This means that you will always tell the truth and that you will share things and take turns with others. Daisy Girl Scout #5:To be a sister to every Girl Scout OLDER GIRL SCOUT: This means that you will ask a new girl to play with you and when you see a job that needs to be done, and you can do it, you will be willing to help do it. Daisy Girl Scout #6: To be considerate and caring Older Girl Scout #4: This means that you will respect the feelings of others and care about how they feel and what they think. Daisy Girl Scout #7: To be courageous and strong Older Girl Scout #5: This means you are willing to try new things, even though you may be a little scared and that you will stand for what is right.


Daisy Bridging Ceremony Card 4 of 4 Older Girl Scout #9: This means you will try not to waste paper, will turn off the lights, and turn off water faucets after you use them. Daisy Girl Scout #12: To make the world a better place Older Girl Scout #10: This means you will help with a neighborhood clean up, put litter in trash cans, and treat all animals kindly. Daisy Girl Scout #13: To be a sister to every Girl Scout Older Girl Scout #11: This means you will be a kind friend to everyone, not just to a few people.


Multi-Level Arch Ceremony Card 1 of 3 Daisies and sister Brownie troop should stand and proceed to the designated area for the Arching Ceremony. [The arch can be formed by: Leaders or Brownies raising arms to make arch, holding branches to make an arch, or making a floral arch.] Speaker: Once I was a very young girl. But now that I am older I'll take along my happy smile I wore Daisy Blue. With Daisy friends so true. I'll wear a hat of brown, To Brownies I am bound. Daisies cross through the Arch as leader says: Through the Arch to a wondrous thing A Daisy joins the Brownie Ring. Fly-up Brownies and sister Junior troop assemble.


Multi-Level Arch Ceremony Card 3 of 3 Speaker: When I was a young girl I wore my khaki true By service to others I've learned what some go through To Seniors I am going, I know I'll achieve my goal, By learning the world around me, a difference I'll make, I know Cadettes now cross the Bridge to Seniors, Bridging Seniors troop assemble. Speaker: When I was a young girl I wore my khaki true Through advocacy for others I've learned to be true To Ambassadors I am going, I know I'll achieve my goal, By learning of the world around me, I'll discover my own role. Seniors now cross the Bridge to Ambassadors, Bridging Ambassadors assemble Adult Speaker: When I see a young girl who hasn't worn our navy dress I think of all the wonders that she will crest We've watched our girls grow. And marveled at what we've seen And now that we are older We still love our organization of green.


Multi-Level Arch Ceremony Card 2 of 3 Speaker: When I was a young girl I wore a dress of brown I learned the B's of Brownies And friendship all around. Now the dress I'll wear will be of Girl Scout green Old friends join hands with new As a Junior I'll be seen. Brownies now cross the Bridge to Junior troop. Bridging Juniors and Cadette sister troop assemble. Speaker: When I was a young girl I wore a dress of green, I learned through helping others What happiness can mean. Now I'll follow in proud footsteps. Where other Scouts have been Exciting Cadette adventures ... Where I'm ready to begin. Juniors now cross the Bridge to Cadettes. Bridging Cadettes assemble.


The First Aider’s Song (Tune: Twelve Days of Christmas) On the first day of camping the leader sent to me A girl who had skinned her knee On the second day of camping the leader sent to me Two banged heads, and a girl who had skinned her knee Three nose-bleeds Four skeeter bites Five nettle-stings Six girls with splinters Seven upset tummies Eight cuts and scrapes Nine twisted ankles Ten homesick leaders Eleven girls with measles Twelve worried parents


The Bug Jug Card 1 of 2 Supplies you'll need:

• Empty 2L plastic bottle with lid • Knife or sharp kitchen scissors • Dirt (plants optional) • Netting (bridal tulle was used in the

picture, but any netting will do, as long as the bugs can’t get through it)

• Glue, tape will work too, unless you’re planning to collect some really big, strong bugs!


The Bug Jug Card 2 of 2

Instructions: 1. With a craft knife or sharp scissors cut an

air hole into your plastic bottle. 2. Add dirt and plants if you wish, into the

bottom of the bottle. You will need the dirt in the bottom to weigh the bottle down, and the bugs will like it too!

3. Securely glue on the netting around the air hole.

4. Now add bugs! Guide your bugs into the jug through the open top and then seal it up with the lid, and observe!

5. After 2 or 3 days, please release the bugs back into nature.


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