Daisies | Troop Leader Blueprint

Program ideas and adaptations for Daisies

With you by their side, your Daisies will make new friends and grow their sense of wonder this troop year! Spark their imagination with these fun and easy badges and activities, adapted for both virtual or in-person meetings.

How to use these resources:

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Welcome parents and caregivers, as girls earn the Daisy Promise Center.

PURPOSE:

Daisies earn the Promise Center by saying the Girl Scout Promise and talking about what it means to them in this meeting.

PLAN YOUR MEETING:

Video demonstration: Help girls learn the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

Handouts: Share the Girl Scout Family Connection in English (PDF) or Spanish (PDF) with girls and their families.
Step-by-step planner: Sign in to the Volunteer Toolkit for materials lists, scripts, meeting aids, and more.

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Daisies find out how they can help their communities by being a good neighbor.

PURPOSE:

When girls have earned this badge, they'll know more about the communities they belong to and how the people in their communities work together to be good neighbors.

REQUIREMENTS:

Explore your school
Discover your city or town
See what makes your state special

PLAN YOUR MEETING:

Video demonstration: Watch a volunteer lead Step 2 of this badge.

Leading an engaging Daisy meeting: Recommendations for facilitating group conversations, handling supplies, and organizing your meeting
Digital ice breakers and games
Step-by-step planner: Sign in to the Volunteer Toolkit for materials lists, scripts, meeting aids, and more.

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Daisies earn two petals by making a mural based on two stories.

PURPOSE:

When they've earned their Zinni & Sunny petals, Daisies will know how to be considerate and caring, just like Zinni the Zinnia, as well as friendly and helpful like Sunny the Sunflower.

REQUIREMENTS:

Talk about "Zinni's Story" and “Sunny’s Story”
Come up with ideas of how to be like Zinni
Make a mural based on "Sunny's Story" with your Daisy friends
Practice being considerate and caring
Practice being friendly and helpful

PLAN YOUR MEETING:

Video demonstration: Watch a volunteer lead the Sunny petal.

Leading an engaging Daisy meeting: Recommendations for facilitating group conversations, handling supplies, and organizing your meeting
Digital ice breakers and games
Step-by-step planner: Sign in to the Volunteer Toolkit for materials lists, scripts, meeting aids, and more.

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Daisies will have some fun getting into the toy business.

PURPOSE:

When they’ve earned this badge, Daisies will have come up with an idea for a toy, designed it, made it better, and shared it—just like an entrepreneur!

REQUIREMENTS:

Come up with an idea for a toy
Make your idea even better
Pitch your idea

PLAN YOUR MEETING:

Video demonstration: Watch a volunteer lead Step 1 of this badge.

Leading an engaging Daisy meeting: Recommendations for facilitating group conversations, handling supplies, and organizing your meeting
Digital ice breakers and games
Step-by-step planner: Sign in to the Volunteer Toolkit to find instructions for meeting 1 and meeting 2 of this badge, including materials lists, scripts, meeting aids, and more.

DAISY YEAR PLANS

Daisy Year 1 Troop Year Plan (PDF)
Daisy Year 2 Troop Year Plan (PDF)

MULTI-LEVEL YEAR PLANS

Find even more adapted activities in the Volunteer Toolkit—just look for the “Virtual” icon! Browse Award and Badge Explorer to see all of the badges, Journeys, and awards that will excite your Daisies!