Service    It’s in our Girl Scout DNA to help in a time of crisis. For those that are healthy and want to help others, there are multiple ways to help those in need during the novel coronavirus outbreak. But how can we do so responsibly? In some cases, you don’t even need to step outside your home to help in a meaningful way. Consider being tech support for someone in your family to keep them connected.

Girl Scout Activities  Girl Scouts isn’t closed! Consider using a video from GSSJC or GSUSA to help you complete a badge with your Girl Scout. You can pull the full curriculum from the Volunteer Toolkit, but here is a video to get you started: Cadette Woodworker Badge

Silver Award   When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award - the highest honor a Cadette can achieve. Learn more about the Silver Award. 

Stay Healthy    It’s important to stay healthy both physically and mentally. Stress and worry can seem downright contagious and your girl could likely use a sense of calm in her life right about now. GSUSA’s Raising Awesome Girls has an informative page about how to talk to your kids about coronavirus.

Keep Learning    We know your children are schooling from home right now. And there are resources available! Did you know that every Girl Scout badge or Journey correlates to state education standards? Your girl can have fun earning a badge and check off a school requirement at the same time! Check out GSUSA’s page about curriculum standards. 

Service    It’s in our Girl Scout DNA to help in a time of crisis. For those that are healthy and want to help others, there are multiple ways to help those in need during the novel coronavirus outbreak. But how can we do so responsibly? In some cases, you don’t even need to step outside your home to help in a meaningful way. Consider donating extra items you have at home to a shelter. For an example of what you might donate, visit a website like the Star of Hope and then a parent can drop them off for you.

Girl Scout Activities  Girl Scouts isn’t closed! We are working on developing virtual experiences for you. Learn more about an upcoming Netiquette workshop on April 30. 

Silver Award   Are you considering starting your Silver Award? Keep in mind that Take Action Projects for Highest Awards should be both measurable and sustainable. Measurable projects enable a girl to determine her impact through data and other information. In other words, she can use numbers to say, “here’s how I know I made a change.” Sustainability looks different for each project but means that it creates a lasting change beyond a one-time event or benefit.

Stay Healthy    It’s important to stay healthy both physically and mentally. Maintaining consistency is important – both you and your girl will benefit from staying connected to her troop! The relationship with fellow troop members and families can be a source of strength for everyone at this time. So as you oversee activities at home, partnering with other girls and adults can bring new, fun ideas into the mix and take the pressure off as families juggle new responsibilities at home. 

Keep Learning    We know your children are schooling from home right now. And there are resources available! Did you know that every Girl Scout badge or Journey correlates to state education standards? Review how the Good Sportsmanship badge may help fulfill physical education touchpoints for school on page 7-10 of these Girl Scout tie-ins to Texas education standards.