Free Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2024 Resources

If you need help planning, here are free Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2024 resources for leaders to use.

World Thinking Day is an annual celebration that takes place on February 22nd by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all around the world. The day is a reminder of the impact that young girls and women can have on their communities and the world as a whole. In 2024, the theme for World Thinking Day is “Our World, Our Thriving Future: The environment and global poverty” .”

Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from different countries use this day to celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions of their fellow members. They also take this opportunity to learn about global issues and take action to make the world a better place.

One way that Girl Scouts can participate in World Thinking Day is by earning the World Thinking Day award. This award encourages girls to learn about different cultures and traditions, as well as take action to make a positive impact in their communities. Another way to celebrate this day is by organizing cultural events, such as food festivals, dances, and performances, that showcase the diversity of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world.

What is the Theme for Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2024?

The theme for Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2024 is “Our World, Our Thriving Future: The environment and global poverty” ” explores the link between poverty and the environment and find out how these problems are even more challenging for girls and women in your community and around the world.

Free WTD Planner Available on TpT

Does My Troop Have to Celebrate World Thinking Day 2024 on February 22nd?

This question was raised in one of the Facebook groups that I belong to. After reading the responses from other leaders, I did my own research just to be sure what was posted was correct.

The answer is no, you do not have to celebrate World Thinking Day 2024 on the exact day, or even in February. Fit it in when it works for your troop.

From the GSUSA website:

“Making the world a better place is Girl Scout Law, so it’s no surprise we have a holiday dedicated to doing just that. Each February 22, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides across 150 countries celebrate World Thinking Day. It’s a day of international friendship and a time to stand up for causes that could improve the lives of girls around the globe. And while the holiday itself comes in February, the World Thinking Day Award can be earned at any time of year.“

This news will be a welcome bit of information, as so many are knee deep into cookies sales and earning cookie badges.

Free Girl Scout Thinking Day 2024 Resources for Leaders

WAGGS and the Girl Scout of the USA website have you covered with free World Thinking Day resources for leaders.

The Girl Scout Shop has the patch for the girls’ uniform, as well as two PDFs for you to use. Look under the patch description and click on the correct link.

Daisy, Brownie and Junior requirements can be found here.

Cadette, Senior and Ambassador requirements can be found here.

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts website has a downloadable activity packet here.

Free WTD Passport Available on TpT

Do Troops Still Learn About Girl Scouts in Different Countries for World Thinking Day 2024?

In the past, learning about other countries was the focus of World Thinking Day. Now the focus is on the how sisters in scouting around the world can help our planet.

If you decide that you want to focus on one country, you can read this blog post and get your free printable passports.

Here is a free printable planner that you can use to organize your World Thinking Day 2024 meeting. I also have a free printable passport to use atyour meeting.

If you wish to play games from other countries, check out this blog post with games from around the world.

When does your troop plan to celebrate Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2024?

Free World Thinking Day 2021 Resources for Leaders

Discover free Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2021 resources leaders to make planning your meeting easier.

Girl Scouts have three holidays on the calendar. The second one of the scouting year is called World Thinking Day. It celebrates the sisterhood of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world in over 150 countries!

If you would like to celebrate this holiday with your troop, I have a guide of free resources for you to use, as well as an easy World Thinking Day meeting plan for Girl Scout Daisies.

This year, theme World Thinking Day theme is Peacebuilding.

Image created by the author on Canva

You can find all of the information you need to plan your meeting on my main Girl Scout blog post, Free World Thinking Day 2021 Resources for Leaders.

Free Printable Passports for Girl Scout World Thinking Day

World Thinking Day is just around the corner! For leaders who are taking their Daisy troop on a virtual trip around the world, here is a list of free printable passports that you can use with your troop.

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Activity Village

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123 Homeschool 4 Me

Free World Thinking Day 2020 Resources for Leaders

Girl Scouts have three holidays on the calendar. The second one of the scouting year is called World Thinking Day. It celebrates the sisterhood of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world in over 150 countries!

If you would like to celebrate this holiday with your troop, I have a guide of free resources for you to use, as well as an easy World Thinking Day meeting plan for Girl Scout Daisies.

You can find all of the information you need to plan your meeting on my main Girl Scout blog post,  Free World Thinking Day 2020 Resources for Leaders.

Books for Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2019

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Updated October 2019

I know that it is still cookie season, but if you have read my blog you know that I am an organizer and a planner! One way to reduce your stress as a leader is to plan ahead, which is why you need to be thinking about World Thinking Day in three weeks. It will be here before you know it!

The theme for World Thinking Day 2019 is "Leadership".  In this blog post, I share a simple 5 step meeting plan that will work well with Daisy Scouts. 

You may also want to check out your local Council's website and see if there are any World Thinking Day events your troop can register for. This takes the pressure off of you for planning the celebration. Remember, if you decide to do a Council event, let the parents know and do not stress if only a handful of girls participate. It is their parents' choice to attend or not.

Many troops like to explore the culture of another country and create their World Thinking Day meeting and activities around that country. One way to springboard into this is with a good, age appropriate book.

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There is a series of Ready to Read books that centers around a single country. You can pick one and then use the book as a base to launch your meeting.

Today Only-50% Off Girl Scout Stickers at Zazzle

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With Cookie sales in full swing and Girl Scout World Thinking Day in a month, here is an opportunity to get some fun Girl Scout themed stickers from Zazzle at half price! Your troop can use these stickers to place on cookie boxes, order forms, and thank you notes. World Thinking Day stickers can be used as a favor for your troop or Service Unit event. 

The stickers come in different shapes and can be personalized for your troop. They typically come in sheets of 20. Use the promo code PERFECTPAIR2 at checkout. 

If you miss today's sale, no worries! Zazzle always has a coupon code.

Here are some of the cool choices leaders have.

Girl Scout World Thinking Day Stickers

  World Thinking Day Classic Round Sticker by TodaysEvent  

Girl Scout Cookie Stickers

  Daisy Group Square Sticker by SunsetScouts

World Thinking Day Meeting Ideas for Daisy Scouts-A 5 Step Plan

Updated December 2020

If you are still trying to figure out what to do for World Thinking Day, here is a quick and easy lesson plan for you to follow.

Image from Pixabay and altered by the author in Canva

Step 1-Pick a Country

Since this is Daisy Scouts, it does not have to be "girl led"- select a place that is easy for you! At the Making Friends website, they have plenty of ideas for several different countries. 

Once you have selected a country, run off a free printable passport for each girl to make. If you do not want to use your own ink, go to a store to run them off and save the receipt for reimbursement. 

Step 2-Get Pictures

Back in the pre-internet days when I first started my teaching career, I had to use books to show pictures of places to my students. You can do the same. You can also go to a travel agency and get brochures and make a poster of the things you want the girls to know.

Step 3-Get Moving

Image from Pixabay

After the girls have learned a bit about the country, it is time to have them do some dancing! YouTube is a fantastic resource for you. When I did the Junior Girl Scout Dance badge with my troop, I learned how to do the Mexican Hat Dance and relearned how to do the Israeli Mayim (water) Dance to teach the girls. Don't be shy...little girls can only sit for so long and if you want the next part of the meeting to go well, they need to get the wiggles out.

Step 4-Craft Time

Make a craft or Swap that represents the country. Again, the Making Friends website makes this a no-brainer to plan.

Step 5-Let's Eat!

To end your meeting, have prepared a treat from this country. You can make it at home or if it is no-bake, be adventurous and have the girls make it at the meeting. If the girls do not want to eat it, then that is their choice.

There you have it...a quick and easy World Thinking Day lesson plan!

Activities and Free Resources for Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2016

Updated November 2019

There are three official Girl Scout holidays, and the first one of the new year is next month, so it is time to start planning! World Thinking Day, which is celebrated every February 22nd, is when Girl Scouts from 146 countries around the world think of each other and promote the sisterhood of scouting. It involves doing a project of some kind, especially one that helps those who are living in poverty.

Each year there is a different theme. This year the theme is "Connect". 

If you are wondering how to incorporate World Thinking Day with your meeting plan, have no fear! The GSUSA has ideas for you!

Photo from Pixabay

Here is the GSUSA's World Thinking Day 2016's website. You will find what kinds of connections the movement wants girls to make. If you scroll to the bottom and click on the "Daisies, Brownies, Juniors" tab, there is a list of activities that your girls can do to earn this patch. (Which, by the way, you should order early as they tend to run out as the date approaches. Contact your local Council store to place your order.)

On the WAGGGs website, there is a downloadable activity packet for leaders. You can find it here.

Need more ideas for your meeting? Here are a few more resources for you to use.

World Thinking Day Resources

World Thinking Day Passports

What country are you studying for World Thinking Day 2016?

World Thinking Day Stickers

Daisy leaders, you know as well as I do that children love stickers! As a teacher, it always amazes me how the power of a colorful, sticky piece of paper is something that will motivate youngsters to do what you want them to do and to achieve your desired results.

For this World Thinking Day, you Daisy Scouts would love to have a sticker to commemorate the occasion.  

This one is from Dazzle and it contains 20 stickers per sheet for the smaller stickers and there are 6 for the larger size. It is available in glossy or matte finishes.

World Thinking Day Sticker by TodaysEvent
Make stickers online at zazzle.com

It is also available in round or square pins as well.