Easy brownie badges to earn

Updated April 2023 The world of science is a fascinating one. There is so much to explore and uncover, yet study after study has shown that girls lose interest in this school subject. While there are many reasons for this gender gap, we as Girl Scout leaders do not have to encourage it. The Home Scientist badge will get your girls to see that science is not just something that takes place in school or in a laboratory…it is all around them! After deciding which experiments you wish to do with…

*This post contains affiliate links. Updated April 2023 One of the parts of the Girl Scout Law is to “Use Resources Wisely”. As a child of the 70’s, I used to watch the Public Service Announcements with Woodsy Owl, who taught us to not pollute. People who cared for the environment were seen as “crunchy granola types” and were very advant garde for the time. The only reason adults of that time were conservationists was to save money. Turning out the lights when they were not in use was not to…

*This post contains affiliate links. Updated April 2023 The Girls Scouts is an organization that is steeped in tradition. There are things that we do simply because we are part of the movement, and if we encounter a sister scout from another part of the country or even the world, we can instantly connect with her. This badge is really easy to earn and is perfect for one of your first meetings of the year. New girls can learn about the traditions of scouting and experienced scouts can help…

*This post contains affiliate links. Updated April 2023 As girls get older, they become more self-conscious as to what others think of them. You can blame it on the media, parents, and society at large, but as a Girl Scout leader, you have the power to make a difference in the lives of your girls. Your meetings are a safe place for your troop to express themselves and to learn how to get along with others. Earning the Girl Scout Brownie Being Your Best Self badge will help the girls to see…

*All posts have been updated in April 2023 to ensure that all of the links are still viable for leaders to use. I have been my younger daughter’s Girl Scout leader since 2008, when I started my troop of six little Daisy Scouts. Like many leaders, I felt a bit overwhelmed when I first started, even though I had been an elementary school and preschool teacher since 1987. My leadership training was practically non-existent, and the internet did not have many resources available. Every time I…

My girls enjoy playing games and doing crafts. While learning about pets I incorporated both when learning because it is a great way to reinforce the topic we are covering. Below are a few ideas to get you started. Pets Activity Booklet In this Activity Booklet, your girls will learn the essentials of pet care through engaging games and activities. From understanding how to keep pets happy and healthy to learning about the responsibilities of pet ownership, this booklet provides a fun and…

*This post contains affiliate links. Updated April 2023 Have you ever heard of letterboxing before you became a Brownie Girl Scout leade...

*This post contains affiliate links. Updated April 2023 We use our five senses without even knowing it, and we can make the girls more a...

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If you are looking to combine a Thanksgiving themed meeting with earning a badge, here are ready made resources to host a Girl Scout Friendsgiving.