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Games – Treasure Talkers

Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Daisy Petal – Considerate and Caring badge requirements.

Items Needed

  • Small objects or tokens (e.g., coins, pencils, scraps of paper)
  • Bandannas or other items to use as blindfolds

Safety Note: If scouts are blindfolded, ensure they are in a safe space, such as seated while the tokens are being hidden.

Instructions

  1. Divide scouts into pairs and give each pair a small token or object.
  2. In each pair, one scout closes their eyes or puts on a bandanna with the help of their partner or an adult. This scout will be the listener.
  3. The other scout (the talker) places their token somewhere in the room. Tokens shouldn’t be hidden in tricky spots but should be a bit out of the way. The talker needs to remember where they placed the token.
  4. The talker leads their partner to the hidden token by giving verbal instructions only.
  5. After the token is found, scouts switch roles and repeat the activity.
  6. Discuss the Activity: Reflect on the importance of listening. Discuss questions like:
    • Why was listening important?
    • How were you a good listener?
    • Was it challenging to be an active listener?
    • What could make it easier to listen better?
    • How can you show you care when listening during a real conversation?

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References:

  • “Daisy Considerate and Caring Petal.” Girl Scouts River Valleys, girlscoutsrv.box.com/shared/static/kestcpabidi23t9jovszyhf5kwgeg07a.pdf. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
    (Archived Copy of Zinni Petal from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF)
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