Here's a re-cap of the fun activities her troop did and the petals/patches Jenna has earned so far:
The girls went on their first field trip to the Naperville Animal Shelter to earn the yellow petal (Friendly and Helpful). They toured the facility and learned all about how to care for the animals. They also earned their Pet Care Patch. They had a great time together and Jenna was especially happy to get to hold a kitty!
The light blue petal represents being "Honest and Fair". The girls were divided into groups and given a handful of conversation hearts which they had to divide amongst themselves in an honest way. Each group was left with one heart and the girls had to figure out (honestly and fairly, of course) what to do with this lone heart. Some decided to give it to a troop leader and others decided to smash it up and each take a tiny piece. They earned this petal around Valentine's Day so it was the perfect activity!
The orange petal stands for "Being Responsible for All I Say and Do". The troop earned this petal by learning about how what we say can hurt other people. The troop leaders wrinkled up a sheet of paper to represent what happens to peoples feelings when we say or do hurtful things. Then they smoothed the paper back out to show how we can make it better with a genuine apology. They also planted sunflower seeds in a flowerpot and had to show they are responsible by watering and caring for the seed. So cute!
The troop took a field trip to Aurora Fire Department Station 8 to learn all about fire safety. They had a great time touring the station. They earned their magenta petal to show that they "Respect Authority" and also a participation patch.
To earn their violet patch (Be A Sister to Every Girl Scout) they meet with a cadet Girl Scout Troop and did some fun activities together. Each girl received a handmade bracelet from these older Scouts and in return our troop gave them each a pin. How sisterly!
The red petal is my favorite one so far! The troop went to Bouncetown to climb a rock wall to show that they are "Strong and Courageous". How fun is that?!?! You have to be very courageous to tackle that rock wall! The pictures tell the story! Jenna absolutely loved this outing. They also got a Fitness participation patch.
Finally, to earn their "Using Resources Wisely" petal (green) they made pinecone birdfeeders...how green and resourceful!
It sounds like the troop has another fun year ahead! After earning the four remaining petals, the troop will move on to Journey books. There are two Journey books for Daisy's: It's Your Planet - Love It and It's Your World - Change It. Each Journey book reinforces living by the Girl Scout Law and its three awards recognize each girls progress in applying the Law to their lives. They will also be getting bucket hats to spice up their uniforms...cute! Friendship Pins are on the agenda, too. Jenna has made one Friendship Pin so far...a kitty. The girls put them on their bucket hats and trade them with other Girl Scouts. Kinda like Silly Bands!
Stay tuned for more updates on our blooming Daisy!
