Author: Tia Kennard
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Festival of Nations Update
Simple projects have a way of getting complicated! We have a new projected launch date of Monday, Feb 23rd for our first Festival of Nations kits.
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Melvil Dewey
Melvil Dewey was an American librarian and educator whose work changed the way information is organized and accessed.
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Decimal Classification
That’s the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system, invented by Melvil Dewey in 1873. This clever system organizes the world of knowledge into ten main “neighborhoods,” like Science, Arts, and History.
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When a “Good Deed” Backfires
Ms. Tia is back to focusing on the Festival of Nations research now! Lesson learned: sometimes even the most well-intentioned PSA can be misunderstood. We’ll stick to our own custom-made content and “copyright-clean” links moving forward.
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2011 – Brownie Quest: Solo Scout
The Brownie Quest Solo Adventure This page is your starting line for a solo journey where you will discover your inner strengths, connect with your world, and take action to make a difference. Even if you are working on this outside of a traditional troop meeting, you are part of a global team of leaders.…
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Fun Patch – Artemis Launch Challenge
This program is designed to be hands-on and engaging, following the spirit of official NASA student challenges and Girl Scout Space Science badges.
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Book List: Artemis
Book selections range from the mythology of the Greek goddess to the modern-day NASA mission, ensuring there is a “just right” fit for every scout level.
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F.O.N. – United Kingdom (Girlguiding) Display
This page contains the information you need to create your own Display Board for a Festival of Nations event, or to use at your troop meeting.
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F.O.N. – United Kingdom (Girlguiding)
The United Kingdom (UK) is not just one country; it is a union of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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Birthday In a Box
How to organize a “Birthday in a Box” service project (the recipe, packaging, finding recipients, and managing the activity with a Scout troop.)f
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Using A.I. for Images
AI‑assisted images can be used ethically and responsibly when they’re treated as imperfect starting points, edited, checked for originality, and never used to imitate or replace real artists’ work.
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Ferret Swag Now on Redbubble!
The Badge Archive has published six unique ferret illustrations (Flowers, Sleepy, Snack, Snuggle, Thanks, and Tunnel) as custom swag. These are perfect for troop prizes, personal use, or gifts for your amazing Troop Cookie Manager.
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Season Cycle Calendar
Youth create a simple season wheel to show how the Earth’s seasons change throughout the year.
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GSUSA – Cookie Season Meeting Ideas
Here is a list of meeting ideas ranging from educational badge work to “just for fun” nights, specifically tailored for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior troops from suggestions by other experienced leaders on Facebook.
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Dear Leaders – Tantrum Trouble
A leader with a 20‑girl mixed‑age troop is frustrated that consistent expectations aren’t working and wants guidance on managing tantrums, listening issues, and basic behavior.
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NASA Scout Connections
For more than a century, Scouting has helped shape young people who would go on to shape the world, including the world beyond our atmosphere. Across NASA’s history, both Scouting America and Girl Scouts of the USA have left their mark. NASA and Scouting America Scouting America’s connection to NASA is also reflected in long‑standing…
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End of 2025 Update
This winter brought a very real and unexpected health emergency for Ms. Tia. A hidden infection and a new medication collided in a way that triggered an adrenal crisis (an event that can be as dangerous as a heart attack if not treated quickly). Thanks to fast medical care, she spent two days in the…
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Games – Web We Weave
Youth toss a ball of yarn around a circle to answer questions and create a web that shows how everyone is connected.
