I read different Girl Scout forums to see what questions leaders have and to get answers to a few of my own. One of the most frequent topics I have seen in the last few weeks is new Daisy leaders asking for help in getting started. Everyone feels overwhelmed and undereducated. These women are like …
Girl Scout Leader Essentials-What Are Yours?
I have a Girl Scout leader bag that has everything in it that I need for each meeting. That includes: My Girl Scout binder Games for Girl Scouts First Aid Kit Puzzle Pages Elastic Band for Chinese Jump Rope Extra Snack in case someone forgot Water Bottle I usually bring the materials for whatever we …
Need Some Ready Made Swaps and Crafts? Mini Me Crafts to the Rescue!
Earlier this summer, I was looking for new Girl Scout crafts to share with my fellow leaders. I came across this delightful site, Mini Me Crafts. Mini Me Crafts was created by Elizabeth Chick in 2010. A veteran science teacher, mom, and Girl Scout leader, she ran into problems while trying to get materials …
Easy Camping Recipes Book
*This post contains affiliate links. My husband bought an iPad for himself with gift cards and cash he earned from taking surveys…but I am the one who uses it most! I was looking at the Kindle book section, where there are a lot of free and cheap books. I stumbled upon this one: Available on …
Have a Great Summer!
Hi everyone! As the school year comes to an end, I wanted to wish you all a safe and happy summer. While I will still be posting here at Girl Scout Leader, it will not be as often as I do during the school year. Look for more frequent posts towards the middle of August. …
My Plan for My Junior Girl Scout Troop, Part Two
*This post contains affiliate links. In my last post, I shared with you how my girls were going to earn Junior Girl Scout badges. Today, I will share what I plan on doing about the required Journey. Quite simply, I am only doing the Journey because it is required for the girls to get their …