The Badge Archive

Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Daisy Petal – Honest and Fair badge requirements.

Items Needed

• Items or Snacks (enough for 5 per scout)
• Space to hide items

Instructions

1. Hide items or snacks around the meeting space, ensuring there are 5 per scout.
2. Explain that scouts must find the items or snacks but are allowed to collect only up to 5.
3. Allow scouts to search for their items or snacks. Once some scouts have found all 5, encourage them to help others still searching.
4. Wait until all scouts have 5 items and snacks, then have them count to ensure each has 5.
5. Discuss:
   • How much easier it would have been for scouts who already had 5 items and snacks to take more.
   • What would happen if some scouts took extra—how many others might have fewer items or snacks or none at all.
   • How it would feel to be the scout left with fewer items or snacks.

Item Ideas:

Here are some budget-friendly yet fun ideas that kindergarteners would enjoy searching for and collecting:

• Beads: Large, colorful beads are easy to find and safe for younger children.
• Bouncy Balls: Always a classic that kids love.
• Crayons or Mini Markers: Single crayons or small packs can be both fun and useful.
• Erasers: Fun-shaped erasers, like animals or stars, are a hit with kids.
• Foam Shapes: Foam stickers or simple shapes for crafting.
• Keychains: Miniature keychains or charms.
• Party Favors (e.g., mini bubbles, whistles, glow sticks, or plastic rings)
• Puzzle Pieces: Give each child a small piece of a puzzle they can put together at the end.
• Stickers: Colorful and themed stickers are affordable and exciting for little ones.
• Small Toys: Think plastic animals, mini dinosaurs, or tiny cars.
• Stamps: Small ink stamps with simple designs.

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