Activity Ideas
Listed under each requirement
Step 1 – Explore all the things your body can do
Explore what makes your body unique by trying physical talents and celebrate what it can do (write OR share).
RECOMMENDED: Try Out Physical Skills
- Physical Skill Share ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Thanks Me ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Try Out Physical Skills
Step 2 – Avoid the “comparison trap”
Practice self-kindness (sharing compliments OR writing self-affirmations) and avoiding the comparison trap.
RECOMMENDED: Games: Compliment Circle
- Affirmation Jars ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Compli-Mats
- Sticky Note Compliments ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Games: Affirmative Fold Up – Youths write kind words about each other in a rotating compliment circle and reflect on what makes each person special.
- Games: Compliment Circle
Step 3 – Know that it’s not all about your body
Explore beyond your body on what makes you who you are, like kindness, creativity, and personality (personal posters OR non-physical “superpower”).
RECOMMENDED: Me Beyond My Body Card
- Personal Posters ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Me Beyond My Body Card
- Non-physical Superpower ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
Step 4 – Learn how to talk about it
Learn how to speak kindly about yourself, set clear boundaries, and use words to show respect for your body and others (role-play OR body appreciation circle).
RECOMMENDED: Games: Boundary Scenario
- Body Boundary Role-Play ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Positive Body Part Talk ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Solo Positive Body Part Talk
- Games: Boundary Scenario
Step 5 – Celebrate differences – and find similarities
Celebrate how each person is one-of-a-kind while exploring the ways we’re all connected (All About Me collage OR Web of Connections).
RECOMMENDED: Things That Connect Us
- All About Me Collage ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Things That Connect Us
- Web of Connections ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
–
For pre-planned meeting plans by others – see the Uniquely Us page.
–
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.
–
- Return to the Junior Badge List.
–
The Badge Archive 