Welcome to Welcome to Junior Training!Junior Training!

Your Trainer:

ExpectationsExpectations

Before I leave today, I need to learn about or how to….

Class ContentClass Content

Developmental characteristics of 8 to10 year olds

Behavior management techniques

Helping girls cope with difficult situations

Class Content, cont.Class Content, cont.

Resources for program activitiesApplying Girl Ownership to the

planning of troop activitiesAdapting program activities to

meet girls’ needsJunior Girl Scout Awards

Characteristics of JuniorsCharacteristics of JuniorsSelf aware

Adolescence/Changes

Social Skills

Loss of Self Esteem

Loss of Confidence

DISCUSSIONDISCUSSION1. How can you help a girl learn leadership

skills?2. How can you help her boost her self-

esteem?3. How could you be sensitive to a Junior Girl

Scout with special needs?4. What types of games do Junior Girl Scouts

like to play?5. What are the benefits of multi-age troops for

Junior Girl Scouts?

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!

Safety-Wise, pages 18-21

Girls can learn to discipline themselves if Girls can learn to discipline themselves if the following are true of your troop/group:the following are true of your troop/group:

• Girls feel secure, trusted and valued.• Girls understand the rules, know the

rules are not arbitrary, and know why the rules exist.

• Girls are involved in planning their activities. Girls will not usually jeopardize an activity they want to do.

• The girls like each other and like you.

Conflict ResolutionConflict Resolution

• Mediation

• Active Listening

• Time Out

• Role Reversal

• Skillful Listening

• Applying the Girl Scout Law

Junior GS Leader Guide Book, pages 52-53

TECHNIQUES WORK WELL TECHNIQUES WORK WELL WHEN….WHEN….

• GIRLS TRUST EACH OTHER AND YOU.

• GIRLS HAVE POSITIVE FEELINGS OF SELF ESTEEM

BUT ARE HARDER TO APPLY BUT ARE HARDER TO APPLY WHEN…..WHEN…..

• GIRLS ARE COMPETITIVE.

• GIRLS USE PUT DOWNS WHEN TALKING TO EACH OTHER.

Try “The Bug List”

DISCUSSIONDISCUSSION

• How do you let people know that they are bugging you?

• How do you get them to stop?• What do you do that bugs others?• How would you like them to tell you to

stop?• How could you apply one of the

techniques?

What’s Your Role?What’s Your Role?

• Teaching • Supporting – Use Girl Ownership

• Nurturing

• Multicultural World

IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTIN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

GIRLS MAY FEEL COMFORTABLE DISCUSSING SENSITIVE ISSUES, EITHER AS A GROUP OR INDIVIDUALLY WITH A LEADER.

THERE MAY BE SITUATIONS WHERE A LEADER MUST TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT THE SAFETY OF A CHILD. THESE ISSUES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Sensitive IssuesSensitive Issues

• Human Sexuality

• Dating

• Child Abuse

• Eating Disorders

• Suicide

• Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Safety-Wise pages 40-43

Green Pages, pages 5-6

SUPPOSE ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF YOUR SUPPOSE ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF YOUR TROOP TELLS YOU SHE IS BEING ABUSED.TROOP TELLS YOU SHE IS BEING ABUSED.

• How can you, as the troop leader, help her?

• How can the troop help her?

• What does this tell you in general about dealing with Sensitive Issues?

• How might you apply what you’ve learned in your troop?

InclusivenessInclusiveness

Diversity is more than just racial…

….it is a goal that Girl Scouting strives toward. To do so, we must actively work toward embracing diversity!

Using Program ResourcesUsing Program Resources

Meet developmental

needs of girls

Meet Girl Scout

Program Goals

Four Program GoalsFour Program Goals

• Developing Self-Potential

• Relating to Others

• Developing Values

• Contributing to Society

Become – Belong – Believe - Build

Discover – Connect – Take Action!Journeys

More ResourcesMore Resources

MORE ResourcesMORE Resources

Even MORE ResourcesEven MORE Resources

Just what do we do at meetings?Just what do we do at meetings?

• Games• Songs• Crafts• Science Projects• Ceremonies• Sports• Service Projects• Work on Girl Scout Awards

MEETING IDEASMEETING IDEAS

• Pre-Meeting Activity (15 min before)• Opening Activity (3 min)• Troop Business/Planning Activity (10 min)• Major Activities (10 min each)• Snack, optional (15 min)• Announcements• Closing

SEE SAMPLE IN HANDOUT

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

Planning Troop MeetingsPlanning Troop Meetings

• Troop Government– Patrol System– Executive Board– Town Meeting

• Kaper Charts

• Girl Ownership

PATROL SYSTEMPATROL SYSTEM

• Troop is divided into smaller units called patrols (5-8 girls)• Each patrol elects Patrol Leader responsible for running

their patrol meetings.• All troop business can be handled in these patrols.• Chores may be divided up with each patrol responsible for

its own task.• Patrol leaders get together periodically (1x month) to

discuss troop issues and make group decisions (Court of Honor). Each patrol gives input to Patrol Leader who presents their viewpoint at the Court of Honor

EXECUTIVE BOARDEXECUTIVE BOARD

• Consist of the “officers” of the troop.• President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer• Everyone should have opportunity to participate at

some time throughout the year.• Board members meet on regular basis to decide

matters for the troop.• Method needs to be devised for troop members to

give input to Executive Board (suggestion box).• Works well with smaller troops

TOWN MEETINGTOWN MEETING

• Entire troop makes its decisions together.

• Moderator is needed to lead group discussions.

• Officers may be elected if troop feels there is a need.

• Works well in small groups

TROOP GOVERNMENTTROOP GOVERNMENTAlthough it might seem more efficient to

do things yourself, growth in Girl Scouting isn’t about efficiency, it’s about the leadership skills and self-confidence girls develop by playing an active role in troop decision-making! Girls can (and should) learn to make decisions, accept the consequences of those decisions and help plan activities for her troop.

IMPLEMENTING GAPIMPLEMENTING GAP

• Have each patrol choose one Badge for the year.

• Have girls deliberate and select one or two GSCNC-sponsored activities for the season and get a few ideas for SWAPS.

• Have troop set up a budget for their activities, develop higher goals for product sales, and plan a more elaborate activity.

TIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR TROOPTIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR TROOP

• Complete Volunteer Appointment process• Have registration form signed for each girl• Register additional girls/adults as they join• Communicate with parents regularly• Signed permission slips for all troop activities held

outside regular troop meeting BEFORE participation.• Use Safety-Wise in planning all activities.• Keep individual girl records up-to-date.• Participate in SU, Association, and Council events• File mid-year and end of year financial report

IT’S NOT MAGICIT’S NOT MAGIC

Managing your troop doesn’t take magic!

ORGANIZE,

DELEGATE,

and

GAP, GAP, GAP!

Break Time!

TROOP FINANCINGTROOP FINANCING

• Dues: encourage girls to consider starting out with small amount ($5) or collect small amounts each meeting. Or – instead of dues – have parent purchase one item for the troop.

• Product Sales (cookies, calendars)• Financial Aid• Troop treasurer or treasurer for each patrol.• Be sensitive to girls who cannot participate.• Budget for year-end recognitions and badges• SET GOALS!!!!

Uniforms, Awards & Insignia

Badges – points to considerBadges – points to consider

• INTERESTS!!!???• Skill levels?• Needs?• Resources?• Safety?• What are the guidelines?

Philosophy of AwardsPhilosophy of Awards

• Try new things

• New Experiences, not perfection

• It’s about having FUN, not earning every award possible just for the sake of earning it

• Ideally done in groups

• You determine when an award is earned.

WHAT’S THE MESSAGE?WHAT’S THE MESSAGE?

LEADERS AND GIRLS WORK IN

PARTNERSHIP TO PLAN AND

CARRY OUT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

FOR JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS

WHAT’S THE MESSAGE?WHAT’S THE MESSAGE?

• PROGRAM CAN AND SHOULD BE ADAPTED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL GIRLS AND FAMILIES.

• DIVERSITY IS AN IMPORTANT AND DESIRABLE GOAL THAT CAN BE ACHIEVED BY DESIGNING ACTIVITIES FOR A DIVERSE AUDIENCE.

JUNIOR AIDE AWARDJUNIOR AIDE AWARD

• READY – talk with person helping you to become a Junior Aide; find a troop of younger girls you can work with

• GET SET – talk to leader of troop to find out what you can do to help lead at least 3 meetings.

• GO – meet with younger girls and guide activities you chose to do.

LEADERSHIP AWARDLEADERSHIP AWARD• Link to Leadership: read “Adventures in Girl Scouting” –

what leadership qualities would you like to develop?• Succeed at Service: give service (at least 6hrs) to a

community, school, religious, or Girl Scout organization • Position Yourself: serve in leadership position for at

least one month.• Mentor (Teach) Others: share what you have learned at

your troop meeting. Describe leadership experiences helped you develop the qualities in step 1.

THE BRONZE AWARDTHE BRONZE AWARD

IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE EARNED

BY A JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT. ANY JUNIOR GIRL

SCOUT MAY EARN THIS AWARD BUT NO WORK

TOWARDS ANY REQUIREMENTS MAY BEGIN

PRIOR TO BECOMING A JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT.

REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

• Earn two badges that are related to the Bronze Award project.

• Complete one of the Girl Scout signs.• Earn EITHER the

– Junior Aide Patch– GS Leadership Award – Two of these badges: Girl Scouting in the USA,

Girl Scouting Around the World, Girl Scouting in My Future, or Lead On.

The Bronze Award ProjectThe Bronze Award Project

Design, carry out, and report on a Girl Scout Bronze Award Project!

See handout for project ideas!!!!

CeremoniesCeremonies

• Investiture/Rededication• Court of Awards• Bridging• Scouts’ Own

INVESTITUREINVESTITURE

• An investiture is a ceremony to officially welcome a new girl or adult into Girl Scouting. The new member recites the GS promise and receives her Girl Scout pin.

REDEDICATIONREDEDICATION

• Rededication is done each year by all members of the Girl Scouts. At this ceremony, everyone reaffirms his/her commitment to Girl Scouting.

• The investiture and rededication ceremonies may be

done separately or together. Usually, when a new girl is invested into a troop, everyone is present for the ceremony. Therefore, this is a good time for the entire troop to rededicate themselves.

COURT OF AWARDSCOURT OF AWARDS

• Court of awards ceremony is a special time to honor and present girls with badges and awards they have earned. Often parents, family members and friends are invited so they too can share in recognizing a job well done. It can be held any time during the year and as often as the girls would like. The last Court of Awards is also a good time to recognize all of the adults that helped during the year with troop activities.

BRIDGING TO CADETTESBRIDGING TO CADETTES

• Bridging is the GS way of helping girls make and mark the transition as they move from one program level to another. Bridging activities helps girls look back on achievements at the current level and prepare for new adventures and responsibilities at the next level.

BRIDGING REQUIREMENTSBRIDGING REQUIREMENTS1. Look through some Studio 2B

resources. Pick three activities that interest you. Do one of them.

2. Find out about council-sponsored opportunities for Girl Scouts 11-17. Participate in a council or SU activity where GS 11-17 are also taking part. Talk about your experience.

3. Learn about Program Aide opportunities. Find out what training is available. Learn about the GS Silver Award. If possible, speak to a girl who has been involved with one or both of these activities.

If a girl has not been able to complete her Bronze Award by the end of fifth grade, she can choose to remain a Junior Girl Scout to complete the award.

4. Visit www.studio2b.org. Go to the different pages. What did you like? Check out the destinations page. Which ones interest you? If possible, speak to a girl who has been on a destination.

5. Participate in a service project, camping, or hiking trip with GS 11-17.

6. Help plan your bridging ceremony.

SCOUTS OWNSCOUTS OWN• A “Scouts Own” is an inspirational ceremony, usually built around a central

theme, such as friendship, world peace, save the earth, or appreciation of the world around u s. Just about any topic consistent with the principles and program goals of Girl Scouting is appropriate. The important thing is that it be the work of the girls themselves – from start to finish.

• Suggestions:

– Hold it somewhere away from normal activities. In a meeting place, go to a corner that is not otherwise used.

– Have a gateway. As the group files into the Scouts Own area through this gateway, nobody speaks unless absolutely necessary (and then only in hushed tones). This makes it a serious ceremony, rather than a get-together, with a lot of chatter. After ceremony is over, the group returns through this gateway silently.

IT’S YOUR WORLD – CHANGE IT!IT’S YOUR WORLD – CHANGE IT!Agent of Change

Power. In this journey, there’s a whole spiral of it waiting for Girl Scout Juniors. The journey is filled with ceremonies and circles, real-life heroines, and special new characters, including the fashion-savvy spider named Dez. Along the way, girls learn how their own power combines into team power and then moves out to become community power (kind of like how Dez weaves her web from the inside out). The journey’s centerpiece is a comic story of girl heroines who will inspire the Juniors as they take action to improve their own community.

JOURNEY AWARDSJOURNEY AWARDSThis Junior journey is filled with fun

and friendship. From its start to its closing celebration, the girls will move from a deeper understanding of themselves to exploring how powerful they are as a team, to realizing the added strength they gain by reaching out in the wider community to take action with its members. Agent of Change offers girls a chance to earn three awards and record progress throughout the journey in their own ''Award Tracker.''

POWER OF ONE AWARDPOWER OF ONE AWARD

• Girls will discover and share the powerful story of a forgotten woman or girl from around the world who mobilized others and made a difference, discover all the ways their own strengths and powers help them create change in the world, and discover what the Girl Scout Law and true ''heroines'' have in common

POWER OF TEAM AWARDPOWER OF TEAM AWARD

• Girls connect with their Girl Scout crew to create a ''super girl'' story in which the characters take one small situation they care about and strive for long-lasting community change. Girls will also make a team decision and write their team hopes for a Take Action Project that reaches into a community network to solve a problem together with community members

POWER OF COMMUNITY POWER OF COMMUNITY

• To earn The Power of Community Award, girls take action on their plan, reach out, join others and get them involved, and start something that snowballs into a change in their world. Girls join in their Girl Scout Junior circle to reflect on what they accomplished and celebrate it.

You’re Ready to Lead!You’re Ready to Lead!

• Closing Ceremony• Questions• Evaluations• Training Cards