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Welcome to Brownie Welcome to Brownie Training!Training!
Your Trainers:Trainer’s Name – e-mail or phone
ExpectationsExpectations
Before I leave today, I need to learn
about or how to….
Class ContentClass Content
Developmental characteristics of 6 to 8 year olds
Behavior management techniques
Helping girls cope with difficult situations
Class Content, cont.Class Content, cont.
Resources for program activities
Applying Girl Ownership
Brownie Girl Scout Awards
Characteristics of BrowniesCharacteristics of BrowniesCognitive
Gross Motor Skills
Fine Motor Skills
Social Skills
Self Esteem
Behavior ManagementBehavior Management
Prevention: heading off the possibility of a behavior problem before it happens.
Intervention: taking action when inappropriate behavior occurs.
Let’s All Just Get Along
With Each Other!
Conflict ResolutionConflict Resolution
• Mediation
• Active Listening
• Time Out
• Role Reversal
• Skillful Listening
• Applying the Girl Scout LawTry “Grump
and Growl.”
What’s Your Role?What’s Your Role?
• Teaching• Supporting – Girl Ownership
• Nurturing
• Multicultural World
Difficult SituationsDifficult Situations
Ginger
Girl Scout
Sensitive IssuesSensitive Issues
Use Safety-Wise
(pages 40-42)
to guide your troop discussions on sensitive issues.
Inclusiveness in Inclusiveness in ProgrammingProgramming
Diversity is more than just racial…
Four Program GoalsFour Program Goals
• Developing Self-Potential
• Relating to Others
• Developing Values
• Contributing to Society
Become – Belong – Believe - Build
The Girl Scout PromiseThe Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
The Girl Scout LawThe Girl Scout LawI will do my best to be
honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do,and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Resources for LeadersResources for Leaders
More ResourcesMore Resources
MORE ResourcesMORE Resources
Even MORE ResourcesEven MORE Resources
Using Program ResourcesUsing Program Resources
Meet developmental
needs of girls
Meet Girl Scout
program goals
Planning Troop MeetingsPlanning Troop Meetings
•Girl Ownership
•Talking Management
•Kaper Charts
•Parts to a Meeting
•Brownie Ring
Girl Girl OwnershipOwnership
Step 1: Girls are encourage to express their interests and ideas. Adults can add some ideas of their own.
Step 2: Girls and adults utilize the girl’s interests and ideas in creating activities.
Step 3: Girls utilize their interests and ideas to create activities. Adults take their lead from the girls.
Step 4: Girls de-velop their own activities. Adults advise, if asked.
Steps to Girl Ownership
Flag CeremoniesFlag Ceremonies
Can the girls do it?
Of course they
can!
Sna
ck
Opening
Kaper Kaper ChartChart
Activities
Clean Up
ClosingStart Up
Opening
Business
How do I run a meeting with How do I run a meeting with the girls?the girls?
Just what do we do at Just what do we do at meetings?meetings?
• Games• Songs• Crafts• Science Projects• Ceremonies• Sports• Service Projects• Work on Girl Scout Awards
Break Time!
Try-ItsTry-Its
• INTERESTS!!!???
• Skill levels?
• Needs?
• Resources?
• Safety?
• What are the guidelines?
Uniforms, Awards & Uniforms, Awards & InsigniaInsignia
CeremoniesCeremonies
• Investiture/Rededication
• Court of Awards
• Bridging
• Scouts’ Own
You’re Ready to Lead!You’re Ready to Lead!
•Closing Ceremony
•Evaluations
•Training Cards