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Need job ideas for your Girl Scouts kaper chart? Here’s a big list to pull from, organized by category, plus camping-specific jobs and some fun themed variations if you want to jazz up the names. Hello you sparkling sunbeam of a scout leader! Welcome, and best wishes for a great scouting year. Please be sure…
Most Girl Scout kaper chart templates and printables you’ll find come with a set number of jobs, but your troop probably doesn’t match that number exactly. Here’s how to build a kaper chart that fits your troop exactly, whether you have 6 scouts or 20, using materials you probably already have. Affiliate links are used…
This DIY Halloween sidewalk chalk obstacle course has 7 stations- zombie hands, jack-o-lantern jumps, a spiderweb walk and more- You don’t need to be a great artist to draw these basic shapes. This post contains partner shopping links to products we love. Whether your kids will be trick-or-treating or not, this Chalk The Walk Obstacle Course…
Today I am sharing super simple, but SUPER FUN Indoor Halloween obstacle courses for kids. These easy indoor Halloween activities all use supplies often found in your own home, and you can customize them based on what you have on hand. It is a fun and easy way to get the kids moving at home,…
Gadgets are always at the top of LalyDad’s wish list, so when Amazon started making Kids Edition versions of their Echo devices — with parental controls, screen time limits, and kid-friendly content built right in — we tried several out for real, in our own house, with our own kids. This isn’t a spec sheet…
This list has 20+ ways to earn the Orange Mari Petal (Responsible for What I Say and Do) – crafts, activities, printables, and a full sample meeting plan, so you’re not starting from scratch. Today we are talking about the Orange Mari Petal, which represents the Girl Scout Law point about being Responsible for What…
Fall is my very favorite season of the year. The whooshing of the leaves, the cool crisp air and cozy sweaters all make me smile! So it is no surprise that today I am combining my favorite season with my favorite type of activity- fine motor activities! Each fall themed fine motor activity below will…
Inside: Get ideas and tips for new girl scout leaders from a troop leader who was recently in your shoes. Navigating the girl scout system can be overwhelming, try these tips to get started. I’m including a few affiliate links to helpful products as well. As you might have read in my Open Letter to…
Learn all about Girl Scouts SWAPS! What are they? How do you make them? When do you use them? What do you do with them? This time honored tradition connects girls from different troops, while also engaging the girls in your troop to work as a team and get creative. But what exactly are Girl…
Today’s post is a collection of super fun Easter Games for Kids as part of a HUGE collaborative effort that is super to make your Easter and Spring Season a blast! Affiliate links are used in this post. If your family celebrates Easter, you know that it can be a really fun and memorable day…
Make these three easy Lorax Crafts with your favorite Dr. Seuss Fans- A DIY Lorax Hand Puppet, Truffula Trees and Your Own Lorax Mustache! I have to admit it . . . I can get kind of carried away with Dr. Seuss crafts and these Lorax Craft Ideas totally prove it! I love sharing fun book-inspired…
This year my daughter is four and my son is two, so I think we will have a lot of fun with Valentine’s Day Activities. Today I have 3 super simple, low-prep ideas that are perfect for the Valentine’s Day Busy Bag Blog Hop! This original article was updated in February 2025. My kids are…
Well Valentine’s Day is around the corner so I’ve been sharing Valentine’s Day Activities for kids. Today’s idea is a Valentine Math Activity using our portable ten frame kit. This post is part of a Valentine’s Day Activities blog hop, so stick around at the bottom for more cool ideas! Also, I’ve included some affiliate…
I enjoy Valentine’s Day Activities as much as the rest of them, but sometimes it’s fun to think outside of the heart-shaped box. Here are some fun Anti Valentine’s Day Crafts and Activities for kids! I have seen people doing baked cotton balls before around the interwebs. I thought it looked neat, but I wasn’t…
Today we are sharing resources for your Girl Scout Troop to help learn the Girl Scout Promise and Girl Scout Law, including the text, some video versions and a free printable version. If you need the Girl Scout Promise and Law, we’ve got you covered. There are some partner shopping links in this article as…
Today it is time for the Read and Play Christmas edition where we share lots of fun Children’s Book Extension Ideas! We are sharing three fun Mooseltoe Activities perfect for your preschooler, kindergartner or young elementary kids. Shopping links for our affiliate partners are used in this post. If you’ve never read the book Mooseltoe…
Let’s earn the Daisy Girl Scout Rosie Petal! The light pink Daisy badge represents the “Make the World a Better Place” part of the Girl Scout Law. Let’s check out some fun ways to earn this Girl Scout Badge! Affiliate shopping links are used on this website. As you make your way through learning…
Today we are talking about ways to get started on a new journey- Girl Scouts! I’m getting our troop ready so I thought I’d share my own research in this big list of ideas for earning the Daisy Girl Scout Promise Center badge. Affiliate links are included in this post. (This article was originally written…
Inside: Ready to inspire your Daisy Girl Scouts with kindness? Check out this blog packed with 20 creative ideas to earn the Sunny Petal! Discover easy meeting plans, engaging crafts, book recommendations, and activities that help scouts practice being friendly and helpful. Whether you’re a troop leader or a parent, you’ll find everything you need to…
Calling all Daisy Girl Scout Troop Leaders! Let’s get planning for your Vi Petal Meeting. Vi’s story shows us how to Be a Sister to Every Scout. You’ll find crafts, activities, and meeting plans to help get you ready to go. Affiliate shopping links are used in this article to keep this content free. When you…
