In my last post, I shared how I get organized for my meetings by planning out the year and then breaking it down into smaller chunks. Here is what I do right before the meeting… When I worked as an elementary school teacher, I always left my classroom prepared as if I would not be …
Girl Scout Meeting Tips-Do You Have Any to Share?
Photo from Pixabay I have often been teased for being organized. When I was in graduate school, I would have all of my research projects done before Thanksgiving break, simply because I worked at the mall and after Black Friday, my hours at work would increase. The thought of trying to finish four major papers …
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 …
Why Games for Girl Scouts is a Book Every Leader Must Have
*This post contains affiliate links. If you have read my posts before, you know that I am a HUGE fan of the book Game for Girl Scouts. I feel that this book is a tool every leader must have in her bag of tricks. We all have had meetings that end a bit earlier than …
Get Organized with a Girl Scout Binder
Photo by Hannah Gold One way that I stay organized at the beginning of each scouting year is to put all of my paperwork into my Girl Scout binder. I bought tabs and divided it into sections: Leader meeting notes and other Leader information Dues Summary Report Blanket Permission Forms Girl’s Health History Try-It Record …
Calling All Volunteers! Getting Parents and Other Troops to Help
Photo credit: kconnors from morguefile.com For me, being a Girl Scout leader is a job that keeps my creative juices flowing, as well as keep my teaching skills well honed. Unlike teaching, where I was alone in a room with up to 28 children, I have a terrific co-leader and many parent volunteers. A friend …