Starting in fall 2008, Girl Scout Daisies have the opportunity to take part in the Girl Scout Cookie Program Activity. A new story, "Smart Cookies in the Daisy Flower Garden," and a set of related activities introduces the girls to this beloved Girl Scout tradition. The story features many of the colorful characters of the first Daisy leadership journey, Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden.
A guide for adults is also available for download to help volunteers plan activities and meetings for this first year of cookie-selling. Completion of these activities will earn Daisies the Girl Scout Cookie Activity Pin.
The 2008-2009 Girl Scout Cookie Program Activity also comes in two additional multi-grade levels: Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors, and Girl Scout Cadettes through Ambassadors. This year's Cookie Activity theme, Focus on Philanthropy, emphasizes how girls can make the world a better place by giving of their time and/or money earned through product sales.
Adults act as coaches who help girls develop leadership skills by using these processes:
Girl-Led –Girls play an active part in figuring out the what, where, when, how, and why of their activities. They lead the planning and decision-making as much as possible.
Learning by Doing – Girls engage in continuous cycles of action and reflection that result in deeper understanding of concepts and mastery of practical skills.
Cooperative Learning – Girls work together toward shared goals in an atmosphere of respect and collaboration that encourages the sharing of skills, knowledge and learning.
For more information, read the revised Safety-Wise guidelines, adult guides and cookie materials provided by your council and vendor. Attend cookie training at the council, service unit or troop level, whether you are an adult working with girls or an adult volunteering to help the Girl Scout in your family meet her goals.
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