- IF created about a specific topic
- Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Daisy Art and Design badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Brownie Art and Design badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Junior Art and Design badge requirements.
Items Needed:
- A large piece of poster paper (big enough to accommodate all scouts, with each scout having their own section)
- Finger paints in various colors
- A table or flat surface to spread the poster paper
- Wet wipes or towels for clean-up
Instructions:
- Stretch the large piece of poster paper across a table or flat surface, ensuring each scout has their own section.
- Provide finger paints in multiple colors and explain the activity: Scouts will paint their feelings about the group, a project they foresee the group accomplishing, or what they think the group represents.
- Encourage scouts to get creative and express themselves through colors, shapes, and patterns.
- Once everyone has finished painting, allow time for scouts to share and discuss their artwork if they feel comfortable.
Variations
- Collaborative Section: Include a shared section of the poster paper where scouts paint together, blending their ideas and creativity.
- Themes: Assign a theme for the painting, such as “Teamwork,” “Our Future,” or “What Scouting Means to Me.”
- Outdoor Option: Conduct the activity outdoors for added inspiration and easier clean-up.
- Personal Creations: Instead of a group paper, provide smaller individual papers for each scout to create their own masterpiece and later combine them into a collage.
See Icebreakers and Name Games from Orange County Department of Education for their “Kindergarten Relived” activity that is similar.
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