5 Fun Activities to help you earn the Daisy Good Neighbor Badge

April 4, 2024

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Working alongside new girl scout members is always an awesome experience! I find that it refreshes my enthusiasm for Girl scouting and makes any troop year feel more exciting.

If you have a Daisy troop, one of the badges you may want to complete together is the Daisy Good Neighbor Badge. The purpose of this badge is for your girls to find out how they can help your communities by being a good neighbor. You will teach them more about the communities they belong to—and how the people in their communities work together to be good neighbors to each other.

Daisy Good Neighbor Badge Ideas

Good Neighbor Activity Booklet

Packed with fun and educational activities like exploring schools, creating paper chain crafts, and building model towns, this booklet teaches the importance of community and citizenship. Perfect for leaders looking to inspire their scouts with meaningful, hands-on experiences. The best part is everything is planned for you. Just grab the supplies and go have fun with your girls.

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Kindness Rocks

Activity: Get creative with a kindness rocks project! Have the girls paint rocks with positive messages or uplifting images. Once the rocks are painted and dried, take a walk around the neighborhood and place them in different spots for others to find.

Objective: This activity spreads kindness and positivity, and it’s always a joy to imagine someone’s smile when they discover a beautifully painted rock with a kind message.

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Pen Pals with Other Troops

Activity: Set up a pen pal exchange with another Daisy troop from a different community or state. Encourage the girls to write letters, send drawings, and share stories about their lives and communities.

Objective: Teach girls about different communities and the importance of communication and friendship.

Good Neighbor Bingo

Good Neighbor Bingo is a game where the girls complete various good deeds and community-oriented tasks to mark off squares on a bingo card. The goal is to complete a line, a full card, or a specified pattern to win. This activity helps girls understand the importance of being a good neighbor through hands-on experiences.

How to Create Your Good Neighbor Bingo Card

Design Your Card: Create a bingo card with a 5x5 grid. You can use an online bingo card generator or make your own using a word processor or spreadsheet program.
Fill the Squares: Populate each square with a good deed or community-related task. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Say hello to a neighbor.
- Help someone with their groceries.
- Pick up litter in the park.
- Write a thank you note to a community helper.
- Plant a flower in a community garden.
- Donate a book to the local library.
- Share a smile with someone.
- Help set the table at home.
- Bake cookies for a neighbor.
- Visit an elderly neighbor and chat.
- Create a thank you card for a teacher.
- Hold the door open for someone.
- Draw a picture for a friend.
- Recycle bottles and cans.
- Help a friend with a task.
- Walk a neighbor's dog.
- Clean up your room without being asked.
- Organize a small toy drive.
- Donate food to a local pantry.
- Read a story to a younger sibling.
- Water a neighbor’s plants.
- Volunteer at a local event.
- Help a classmate with homework.
- Compliment someone sincerely.
- Make a new friend.
Customize for Your Troop: Tailor the tasks to suit the abilities and interests of your scouts. Consider involving them to ensure the tasks are meaningful and achievable.

How to Play Good Neighbor Bingo

Distribute Cards: Give each scout a bingo card and explain the rules. You can play for a single line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal), four corners, or a full card, depending on the time you have and the enthusiasm of your troop.
Set a Time Frame: Decide when to complete the bingo tasks. It could be a single meeting, a week, or even a month-long challenge.
Track Progress: Encourage the girls to keep track of their progress by marking off each task they complete.
Celebrate Achievements: When a girl completes a bingo, celebrate her achievement! Consider small rewards like stickers, badges, or a special certificate. More importantly, celebrate the positive impact they are making in their community.

Thank You Cards for Community Helpers

Activity: Have the girls make and deliver thank you cards to local community helpers, like postal workers or crossing guards.

Objective: Teach gratitude and the value of acknowledging the efforts of those who help the community.

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Learn About Your State

Activity: Research and share interesting facts about your state, including its history, symbols, and famous landmarks.

Objective: Foster state pride and geographic awareness among the scouts.

Fact Book

Role-Playing Game

Activity: Act out scenarios where the girls have to solve problems or help neighbors in need.

Objective: Teach problem-solving skills and empathy through interactive play.

Friendship Bracelet

Activity: Have a friendship bracelet workshop where the girls can make bracelets to exchange with each other or give to their neighbors. Use colorful threads, beads, and charms to make unique designs.

Objective: This activity fosters a sense of friendship and community while allowing the girls to express their creativity. Plus, it's a wonderful way to teach the value of giving and sharing.

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Bonus Resource: Pinterest

Pinterest is an excellent resource for planning and finding new ideas. Another helpful resource for planning is Pinterest – I’ve discovered fantastic ideas and curated a Daisy Good Neighbor Pinterest board. It’s specifically designed to help your girls learn about being good neighbors and earn their badge.

These activities are just a starting point for helping your Daisy Girl Scouts earn their Good Neighbor badge. Each activity is designed to be fun, engaging, and educational, providing the girls with meaningful experiences that will stay with them as they grow. Happy scouting!