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5 Fun Patches and Activities for Your Girl Scout Troop for March
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Time to read 3 min
Never Struggle Planning Activities Again
Easy to use activity booklets for your troop meeting.Never Struggle Planning Activities Again
Easy to use activity booklets for your troop meeting.|
Time to read 3 min
It is March, and you know what that means? Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day are this month, to name a few.
Did you know? March is also Women’s History Month, a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. The United States has observed it annually throughout March since 1987.
Let's explore some ideas for all these events, including some great fun patches to add to the back of your girl's vest.
Bring the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras to your troop!
Mask Making: Provide colorful feathers, glitter, and craft materials for girls to create Mardi Gras masks.
Bead Bonanza: Decorate and trade Mardi Gras beads. Discuss the history and symbolism of this tradition.
Mardi Gras Parade: Have girls create mini floats or costumes and host a mini parade.
Cultural Exploration: Discuss the history and traditions of Mardi Gras, including its origins and cultural significance.
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After your festive celebration, reward each girl with a Mardi Gras fun patch.
Embrace the luck of the Irish with these St. Patrick's Day activities:
Shamrock Crafts: Create shamrocks from materials like felt, paper, or clay.
Leprechaun Tales: Share Irish folktales about leprechauns and their hidden gold.
Irish Dancing: Learn a simple Irish jig or listen to traditional Irish music.
Green Treats: Bake or decorate green-themed treats like shamrock cookies or green cupcakes.
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Emojis are a fun and modern way to communicate.
Emoji Charades: Act out emojis and have others guess them.
Emoji Story Creation: Use emojis to create and tell stories.
Emoji Art: Create artwork using emoji symbols.
Emoji Decoding: Create secret messages using emojis and have the girls decode them.
Emoji Insights: Discuss the history and evolution of emojis and their role in modern communication.
Award an emoji fun patch to celebrate this modern form of expression.
Honor the achievements of women throughout history.
Women's History Research: Assign girls to research and present on influential women.
Living History Museum: Have girls dress up and portray historical female figures.
Women's History Timeline: Create a timeline highlighting essential milestones in women's history.
Guest Speakers: Invite local female leaders to speak to the troop.
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Get a fun patch as a reminder of the powerful women who have shaped our world.
Foster self-esteem and celebrate the unique qualities of each girl.
"I Am Amazing" Collage: Create collages celebrating personal strengths and qualities.
Positive Affirmation Circle: Have girls share positive affirmations about themselves and others.
Goal-Setting Workshop: Guide girls in setting personal goals and developing action plans.
Acts of Kindness: Encourage girls to perform acts of kindness for themselves and others.
Activity Booklets:
March is a month of endless possibilities for Girl Scout troops. By embracing the diverse themes and celebrations, leaders can create memorable experiences that foster learning, creativity, and empowerment. Don't forget to commemorate these special moments with fun patches that will serve as lasting reminders of the adventures shared.
This Leader Planner is from another amazing blogger named Jen her blog is called “I am StrawjenBerry” With the help of Jen I wrote a blog post explaining everything you will get in this planner. It has everything you need to plan your troop year. The planner contains your calendar, meeting planners, rosters and badge, fun patches trackers in one safe place for when you need it. Read more
Enjoy every minute being a leader and continue to inspire your girls!
