Daisy badge ideas

I have been my younger daughter’s Girl Scout leader since 2008, when I started my troop of six little Daisy Scouts. Like many leaders, I felt a bit overwhelmed when I first started, even though I had been an elementary school and preschool teacher since 1987. My leadership training was practically non-existent, and the internet did not have many resources available. Every time I had a meeting, I had to create my own lesson plan on how to go about it. As a teacher for over three decades, I…

How to earn the "Use Resources Wisely" Daisy petal. The green petal may be one of the most creative petals your Daisy Girl Scout troop will earn. But sometimes, because it's so open to interpretation, it's easy to wonder what ...

*This post contains affiliate links. Children are naturally creative. Leaders will harness this ability to earn the Girl Scout Daisy Create and Innovate badge. Leaders who have covered the petals in previous meeting and have new girls who have not earned them will find this product useful, as the activities cover the concepts. It also serves as a review for the girls who have earned them already. Because of the hands on activities, this badge will require two meetings to complete. Available…

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Children are fascinated by space. Whta makes the sun hot? Why does the moon change its shape? How far away are the stars? These are all questions you scouts can explore as they earn the Daisy Space Science Explorere Badge. *This post contains affiliate links. Your girls can earn this badge by going on a trip to the planetarium. Check out Groupon for discounted rates for your Girl Scout field trip. Image created by the author in Canva Step 1 Explore the Sun Ask the girls what they know about…

Playing games is a bonding experience that crosses generational lines. Games bring people together and help create a convivial atmsphere. Here are the steps to help your troop earn the Girl Scout Daisy Board Game Challenge Badge. *This post contains affiliate links. Image created by the author in Canva Step 1 Come Up With an Idea for Your Board Game Pre-Meeting Prep Work You will need to print out the Girl Scout Law game board, game cards, and the spinners. Laminate the game boards and…

Girl Scout Leaders! Find over 200 ideas organized by badge to help your troop earn all the Daisy Petal badges. Tips for Leaders, cookie ideas and more!

What are your favorite ideas for earning Daisy Girl Scout Petals? I led my daughter’s Daisy Troop the past two years, with lots of help from a co-leader and some other parents, and we had a g…

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Daisy Awards Log and Badge Chart. Click the link for a printable chart.