For leaders who are wanting to be mindful of all the different faiths in their troop, here are a list of 10 non-holiday meeting ideas that can be done during the month of December. Updated December 2022 For 10 more inclusive ideas, please read this blog post. *This post contains affiliate links. Now that we …
Over the years, I have written several blog posts about why leaders need to be sensitive to others during the month of December (you can read about it here). It seems kind of silly to me to write about this topic every year, since we as leaders are supposed to be teaching the girls to …
Your Troop Can be Considerate and Caring Updated January 2021 In my opinion, one of the most important aspects of leading a Girl Scout troop is teaching the girls about those who are in need. Service projects do not always have to be enormous undertakings…sometimes something simple will do. Troops of all ages can participate …
#This post contains affiliate links. It is hard to believe that November is here! Planning your meetings while knee deep in your own personal Thanksgiving preparations and celebrations can be overwhelming if you are not prepared. I always liked to use craft kits for kids when I could, as I started leading a troop long …
The old badge books are still favored by many Girl Scout leaders. Here are places to go to find retired Girl Scout IP badges. *This post contains affiliate links. As the leader of an older troop of girls, I do look for the older Interest Project requirements to see if these are something that my …
For troops on a budget who want to earn badges, there are several retail establishments that will provide you with free Girl Scout field trips. *This post contains affiliate links. Updated April 2025 Click here for an updated list of 35 Free and Cheap Girl Scout Field Trips! As both a teacher and a Girl …