Teaching the 12 Points of the Boy Scout Law Judy Kirk Parker 2013 University of Scouting Question: What is the best way to teach the 12 points of the Scout Law? How we learn – spaced, repetitious exposure Auditory - learn by ____________________ Visual - learn by _____________________ Experiential - learn by _____________________ Challenge: KISMIF, age appropriate, engaging, interactive and __________ What: Foundational BSA values & ideals expressed in 12 points Who: WeBeLoS I and II + all Boy Scouts When: Den, Pack and Troop Meetings + all Scouting activities Where: Indoor settings, outdoors, in the car/bus, waiting in line
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Teaching the 12 Points of the Boy Scout Law
Judy Kirk Parker
2013 University of Scouting
Question: What is the best way to teach the 12 points of the Scout Law?
How we learn – spaced, repetitious exposure
Auditory - learn by ____________________
Visual - learn by _____________________
Experiential - learn by _____________________
Challenge: KISMIF, age appropriate, engaging, interactive and __________
What: Foundational BSA values & ideals expressed in 12 points
Who: WeBeLoS I and II + all Boy Scouts
When: Den, Pack and Troop Meetings + all Scouting activities
Where: Indoor settings, outdoors, in the car/bus, waiting in line
(Summer Camp, American Legion Camporee, Monster Mash, etc.)
Teach using Trainer’s EDGE method:
1. E_______ - Introduce Scout Law using Handbook2. D____________ - Read descriptions aloud from handbook3. G_______ - Repeat 12 points during Opening Flag at den meetings4. E_______ – Divide into 3 groups of 4 points, review weekly at meetings
Ideas to teach 12 points of Boy Scout Law:
12 point Scout Law sign post – sample: popsicle sticks, scrap wood & nails
Drum Cadence – words to a beat
Build a Tower
Relay Race
Life Savers
Song – sung to the tune of Yankee Doodle Dandy
Trustworthy Tommy was a Scout, Loyal to his Mother, Helpful to the folks about and Friendly to his brothers. Courteous to all he knew, Kind unto his rabbits Obedient to his father, too and Cheerful in his habits. Thrifty saving for a need Brave and not a faker Clean in thought and word and deed and Reverent to his Maker
Card Scramble
Scout Law 4-Square
Scout Law Circle
Walk the Talk
Review and Conclusion March 9, 2013
1. A Scout is TrustworthyA Scout tells the truth. He is honest, and he keeps his promises. People can depend on him.
2. A Scout is LoyalA Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation.
3. A Scout is HelpfulA Scout cares about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward.
4. A Scout is FriendlyA Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He offers his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects them even if their beliefs and customs are different from his own.
5. A Scout is CourteousA Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that using good manners makes it easier for people to get along.
6. A Scout is KindA Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. Without good reason, he does not harm or kill any living thing.
7. A Scout is ObedientA Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobeying them.
8. A Scout is CheerfulA Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
The Scout Law
9. A Scout is ThriftyA Scout works to pay his own way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.
10. A Scout is BraveA Scout can face danger although he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.
11. A Scout is CleanA Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He chooses the company of those who live by high standards. He helps keep his home and community clean.
12. A Scout is ReverentA Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.
The Boy Scout Law from Classic Zig Ziglar
The success of Boy Scouts in our business, educational, religious and political arenas has been firmly established. Let's look at the Scout Law and see whether we can discover its contribution to that success: "A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent."
As a Boy Scout in Yazoo City, Miss., every Thursday night, I stood up with my fellow Scouts and repeated the Scout Law. It really amounted to self-talk, and evidence is clear that your self-talk has a direct bearing on your performance. Because we have to be before we can do and do before we can have, I encourage you to reread aloud the Scout Law right now and ask yourself some questions: "If I were trustworthy, would that enable me to be more successful with my family and in my career? If I were loyal, would that establish job and family stability? If I were helpful, friendly, courteous and kind, would that make me a desirable friend? If I were obedient and cheerful, would that not make me a desirable student, child and employee? And if I were cheerful, would I have more friends? If I were thrifty, wouldn't that give me more security for my future? If I were brave, wouldn't that make me a desirable neighbor, service member, employee, mate and parent? If I were clean physically and morally and avoided drugs and alcohol, wouldn't that improve my chances for success in life? If I were reverent, would that help my own peace of mind as well as my moral and ethical conduct?"
Following the Scout Law sounds like a game plan that would give us all a better chance for success in life — and I mean in every area of life. Think about it. Practice the Scout Law, get your children involved in Scouting, and I'll see you at the top! (For further information, contact Boy Scouts of America)
The Scout Law is the foundation of Scouting. It is expressed in justtwelve simple points, but the standards they set for you are high.
TRUSTWORTHY A. A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop.
LOYAL B. A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts
HELPFUL C. A Scout can face danger although he is afraid.
FRIENDLY D. A Scout tells the truth. He is honest, and he keeps his promises.
COURTEOUS E. A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position.
KIND F. A Scout keeps his body and mind fit.
OBEDIENT G. A Scout looks for the bright side of life.
CHEERFUL H. A Scout is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.
THRIFTY I. A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation.
BRAVE J. A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated.
CLEAN K. A Scout cares about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward.
REVERENT L. A Scout works to pay his way and to help others.
