How to Earn the Violet Daisy Petal With Paper Chain Dolls

In this blog post on how to earn the Violet Daisy petal, Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout, I shared how we made a Daisy chain of friendship by writing each of the girls' names and then linking them together.

There is another activity for your young girls to do that will also help them earn this petal.

Instead of making a paper chain, why not make a paper doll chain instead? Each girl can write her name on the dress or shirt, then decorate it. These can get passed around. The original owner can have her name written on the back and have her name be the first doll chain she decorates.

Here is a link to a variety of templates that you can use.

Materials

• Paper dolls, all cut out (make several extra)
• Markers
• Scotch tape to put them all together

Simple, easy and inexpensive to make!

Free Girl Scout Program Promotes Awareness of Mental Health Issues

Updated November 2019

On my main Girl Scout blog, I shared information about a free patch program for Girl Scouts of all levels, including Daisy Scouts. Please do not fear the term "mental illness", as it covers everything from ADHD to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The International Bipolar Foundation has a free program, with patch included, to help promote awareness of mental illness. 

You can read about the program in this article.

The updated 2019 patch program can be found here.

Daisy Girl Scout Leader Uniform Ideas for Adults

By The Library of Virginia from USA (Girl Scouts  Uploaded by AlbertHerring) [No restrictions], via Wikimedia Commons

As a Daisy Girl Scout leader, I imagine that you are both excited and a bit nervous for this new adventure you are going on. I know I was! 

Getting ready for your meeting should always be done ahead of time. Buying the necessary craft items, having the book you are reading on hand, having a finished craft project for the girls to see, and making sure your leader bag is packed and ready to go are just some of the things you need to be prepared.

Another thing you might want to consider is what you are wearing. The girls are in their adorable blue tunics or vests...should you have a uniform as well?

In the photo above, which was taken about 50 years ago, it was de rigueur for leaders to also be dressed in a Girl Scout uniform, complete with hat! (notice the gloves on two of the girls?)

The photo below has two leaders in full uniform as well. Can you imagine going to your meeting today after going to work or running around with the kids dressed like this?

By Abbie Rowe, 1905-1967, Photographer (NARA record: 8451352) (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

I am a firm believer in looking good and being comfortable. That does not mean you have to wear sloppy clothes!

For younger girls, I think it would be fun to have the leaders wear some kind uniform that ties everyone together. It can be your "go to" outfit for your field trips and meetings.

Here are some very cook tee shirts that you can wear as your Daisy leader uniform! Many of these also com e in long sleeve for the winter months.

On Redbubble, you can order this zentangle Daisy on different styles of tee shirts in 20 different colors, including Daisy blue!

This Girl Scout leader tee shirt from Zazzle comes in 8 colors and 130 styles.

This leader shirt from Zazzle comes in three colors and 88 styles.

This troop leader shirt from Zazzle will take you through several years of scouting. It comes with 11 color choices and 139 styles.

Do you wear some kind of uniform to your Daisy meetings? What is it and why did you choose it?