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Activity Description: Scouts mirror a partner’s body language to explore how movements and expressions show feelings.

• Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Me Time badge requirements.

Info Needed: Scouts explore how body language expresses feelings. They practice “mirroring” a partner’s movements to better understand how posture, gestures, and expressions show emotions.

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Items Needed:

• None

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–30 minutes):

1. Pair Up for Mirroring (3–5 minutes)
   • Scouts stand face-to-face with a partner
   • Each scout chooses something fun to talk about, like a favorite pet or activity
2. Take Turns Sharing and Mirroring (12–15 minutes)
   • One scout talks while the other mirrors their body language
     • Copy posture, facial expressions, and gentle gestures
     • Then switch roles and repeat with the second scout sharing
3. Reflect on What You Noticed (5–10 minutes)
   • Scouts think about how the movements helped them guess how their partner felt
   • Optional: share what types of body language looked happy, excited, or joyful
   • Scouts who prefer not to mirror may quietly observe and join the reflection