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 …
I’m On Twitter!
Two weeks ago, I went to a Twitter workshop at my synagogue. I have been debating over whether or not to use social media in conjunction with my work, as I do not use it much in my personal life. Did I really need to do this with my writing? I have concluded that yes, …
Out of Pocket Expenses-Do You Spend Your Own Money?
As a Girl Scout leader, the most priceless thing that we give to the girls in our troop and to the organization is our time. No one can put a price tag on that. However, from time to time, small expenses come up, or even large ones. You front the money for whatever it is…but …
Easy Cookie Recipe to Make With Your Girl Scout Troop
If you have read my blog before, you know that I love to bake with my kids. Last year, my troop baked cookies to send to our soldiers overseas. It was a fun and exhausting mission to bake with 14 kids (we had siblings join us), but it was so worthwhile. Every Sunday, I bake with …
Girl Scout Leader Management Tips for the Challenging Times
Updated October 2020 This week I had an interesting conversation with another teacher at my synagogue’s preschool, where I have been working as a long-term sub. While watching the little ones run around and play, a new teacher and I started chatting. I know this woman casually, as our kids were in preschool together and …