2011 – Petal – Friendly and Helpful – Activity List

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Activity Ideas

Listed under each requirement

Step 1 – Be friendly and helpful at home

Practice being friendly and helpful at home (chore coupons, OR invent something to help at home).

RECOMMENDED: Good Deeds Flowers

All Activities:

Compliment Bag _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
Good Deeds Flowers
Craft: Bliss Box / Self Care Jar
Craft: Chore Coupons _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}

Step 2 – Be friendly and helpful in your troop

Practice being friendly and helpful at Girl Scouts (Quick Questions, OR make 5 friendship rules).

RECOMMENDED: Jigsaw Puzzle Teams or Help Harry

All Activities:

Friendship Checklist _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
Help Harry
Jigsaw Puzzle Teams
Supply/Snack Trouble
Craft: Friendship Bracelets – Pipe Cleaner Beads
Craft: Group Picture Frame
Game: Quick Questions _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
Game: Simon Says
Game: Tangled Up
Storytime: Read or Watch a Friendship Story

Step 3 – Be friendly and helpful in your community

Practice being friendly and helpful in the community (Guest speaker, OR plan an activity).

RECOMMENDED: Brainstorm a Service Idea (You do not need to do it, just plan one) OR Greetings Around the World

All Activities:

Brainstorm a Service Idea (You do not need to do it, just plan one) _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
Greetings Around the World
Craft: Heartfelt Greeting Cards
Craft: Make Bird Feeders
Guest Speaker: Community Worker _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}

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For pre-planned meeting plans by others – see the Daisy Petal – Friendly and Helpful page.

Field Trips

Make sure all requirements are met when going or have a pre-field trip meeting to hit the requirements.

Police Station
Fire Station
Veterinarian Office
Urgent Care/Hospital/Doctor’s Office

Guest Speakers

Make sure all requirements are met when there are there or have a meeting before or after the guest speaker to hit the requirements.

Policeman visit – talk about all the ways the police are friendly and helpful to our community.
Police dog visit – talk about all the ways the dog is friendly and helpful to our community.
Anyone in the Service Industry – talk about how they are friendly and helpful to not just their customers but anyone that they meet while at work.
Talk to someone who has a job that helps your community – ask them to explain how their job helps the community and why they chose their particular job. Encourage your troop to ask how they can help out in their community

For More Fun Ideas and Plans

for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
_{(Not an official GSUSA Group)}

This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.

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Daisy Petals – Activity Lists

(Troops who want to pick their own activities and make their own meeting plan)

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Tia Kennard