Activity Description: Sing “The World Song” together and create a new song or poem about this year’s World Thinking Day theme.
Items Needed:
- Device to play The World Song by Melinda Caroll
- Paper and pencils
- (Optional) Props such as flags, ribbons, or simple decorations
Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 15–20 min):
- Listen to the song. (2–3 min)
- Play “The World Song” so everyone can hear the melody and words.
- Sing together. (3–4 min)
- Sing along as a group.
- (Optional) Add simple props, hand movements, or claps to match the rhythm.
- Create a new song or poem. (7–8 min)
- In small groups, write a short song or poem about this year’s World Thinking Day theme. Use simple words or short lines that show friendship and unity.
- Share the creations. (3–5 min)
- Take turns performing the new song or poem.
- (Optional) Add motions or props to make the performance more fun.
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Info Needed: Understand that World Thinking Day is a global ‘birthday party’ for our movement that connects us to our sister scouts around the world.
- Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA D/B/J World Thinking Day badge requirements.
This activity does not meet any Scouting America Requirements
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Click Here -> To see information References:
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- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Global Girl Scouts.” https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/ways-to-participate/global-girl-scouts/world-thinking-day.html. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. World Thinking Day 2026 Activity Guide. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., June 2025. Internet Archive, https://web.archive.org/web/20260204065116/https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/gsusa/forms-and-documents/members/global/WorldThinkingDay_DBJ_ActivityGuide.pdf. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. World Thinking Day 2026 Activity Guide. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., June 2025. Internet Archive, https://web.archive.org/web/20260306092925/https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/gsusa/forms-and-documents/members/global/WorldThinkingDay_CSA_ActivityGuide.pdf. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. World Thinking Day 2027 Activity Guide. June 2026. https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/gsusa/forms-and-documents/members/global/WorldThinkingDay_DBJ_ActivityGuide.pdf. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.
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