3 Cheers For Animals - Girl Scouts of Northern California

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Girl Scouts of Northern CaliforniaRead or listen to the story introduction in the girl book onpage 5Participate in a discussion about animals they knowabout in their areaTeam up to make a birdbath either with papier maché orusing found or recycled objectsTeam up to make a red robin from the leftover papiermaché material5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers forAnimalsOn this journey girls learn to care for animals and forthemselves; then they get creative—through murals, dance,drawing, puppets—and tell their story of caring for animals.Caring for animals, caring for themselves—that buildsconfidence!3 Cheers for Animals AwardsThis journey presents Daisies the opportunity to earn threeawards. Although there's no set way to present them, youmight spark the excitement of this award series by presentingthe Garden Patch background to all the Daisies at their firstsession. Or choose a way that works for your group.Birdbath Award is earned when Daisies learn to care foranimals and for themselves through role-play andexperiences within the group sessions and outside.Participate in a discussion about ways people care foranimals and write them on paper to put in the birdbathSession 2: Caring that Counts page 36. Girls Explore manyways that caring for animals is like caring for themselvesThey could:Learn about another animal from around the world, howabout the lion from Iran this time? Add it to their teammural Read or listen to the story in the girl book on pages 7—13and do the “hidden objects” activity in the girl bookParticipate in a discussion about what happens in thestory and how they feel about it anddeposit thesefeelings in the birdbathListen to a guest speaker (animal expert like a vet or azoo keeper) about how to keep animals safe and soundRed Robin Award is earned as the Daisies use their newknowledge and creativity to teach others how to care foranimals. Steps to the award are built into the suggestedactivities in the Sample Sessions.Tula Award is earned as the Daisies gain courage andconfidence in teaching others about animal careEat like a rabbit at snack time by eating fresh veggiesMake paper bag nests to hold all they learn along thisjourney, page 14—15 in the girl bookAsk their friends and family if they would like to help withthe “Spin—a—Tale” activity in session 3Here are some sample sessions for 3 Cheers for Animalsjourney using the Adult Guide, starting on page 29 ,that mayget you started. Use your imagination and girl input to makeyour journey appropriate for your group of Daisies. Pagenumbers in each heading refer the pages in the Adult Guidefor the journey.Session 3: Tail Tales page 4. Girls use their imagination andproblem-solving skills as they continue to explore how theneeds of animals are similar to their own. They could:Learn about another animal; Robin from Great Britainthis time and add it to their team muralSession 1: Starting Our Animal Adventure page 28. Girlsidentify ways they can care for animals. They could:Listen to or read ”The First Stories” in their girl bookpages 16—17Learn about an animal, the bald eagle of North Americacould be a startParticipate in a circle discussion about how Robin theRed Robin became red in the storyTeam up to make a mural that will serve as their reminderof the animals they are learning aboutEnjoy a snack of incredible edible nests from the recipein the girl book page 753 Cheers for Animals 2011

Girl Scouts of Northern CaliforniaRole-play about making decisions (use the scenarios onpage 48 of the adult guide)Take a field trip to the post office and learn about howpostcards travel from country to countrySession 4: All Creatures, Great and Special page 50. Girlsbegin to explore how animals, like people, are unique,including in the ways they communicate and move. Theycould:Learn about Cheetah from Kenya and add the cheetahto their team muralEarn the Birdbath awardContinue to read or listen to “The First Stories”Make a “postcard” with animal care tips to share with thegroupMake and enjoy quesadillas and explore different ways tomake themParticipate in caring and sharing what they learned in theflower stories and from the animal expertRead or listen to the stories of real young women whocare for animals pages 72—73 in the girl bookTeam up to make a story by going around the group andcontributing her own part.Make a Fantastical Animal Flip Book (page 54 in the adultguide)Participate in the “Busy Squirrels Song andDance” (pages 58 and 59 in the adult guide)Brainstorm possible Red Robin Projects using theplanner and the suggestions on page 75—81 in the adultguideSession 7: Inspired by Animals page 82. Girls continue toexplore how caring for animals resembles caring forthemselves and begin to experience the good feelings thatcaring gives them. They could:Snack on Apple Ladybugs (recipe on page 74 of the girlbook)Learn about cranes and Japan and add the crane to theirteam muralSession 5: Out and About with Animals page 62. Girls learnmore about the day-to-day needs of animals in preparationfor teaching others about animal care. They could:Take a field trip to a local dairy farm or veterinarian’sofficeMake an origami cat using directions on page 53 of thegirl bookRead or listen to Gloria’s story pages 45—47 andparticipate in a discussion about what Gloria was doing inher storyTake a walk outside and listen for animal soundsParticipate in a discussion about what sounds humansmake when they feel happy, sad, angry, bored, etcEnjoy seasonal fruit from Japan listed in the adult guidepage 85Decide on a Red Robin Project. Role-play: What animal am I?Tell a story without words by playing the matching gameon page 48 of the girl bookSession 6: A Postcard is Worth a Thousand Words page67. The girls continue to explore the needs of animals andbegin to focus in on specific animal needs in theircommunity. They could:Learn about donkeys and Mexico and add the donkey totheir team muralRead or listen to Zinni’s story pages 29—35 about hervisit to MexicoSession 8: What Animals Tell Us page 88. Girls strengthentheir communication skills as they progress on their RedRobin Project. They could:Learn about the Giant Panda, Japan and China and addthe panda to their team muralLearn about how advertisers use animals to sell productsUsing the power of animal advertising create their RedRobin Project and practice presenting itTalk about their favorite animal and whyParticipate in a discussion about the post card thatGloria receives and what postcards they have received3 Cheers for Animals 2011

Girl Scouts of Northern CaliforniaSession 9: Teaching Others with Confidence! Page 92. Girlseducate and inspire others on animal care, building their ownconfidence along the way. They could:Present their Red Robin Project to their chosenaudience. This could be their own friends and familynetwork or a group in their communityReceive their Red Robin AwardsTo further customize this journey and to enhance the daisyprogram year please visit the GSUSA web site atwww.girlscouts.org where you will find journey maps thatfeature side trips and journey-linked activities and badgesets that are all part of the girls Guide to Girl Scouting and theNational Program Portfolio.Session 10: Many Skills to Learn page 96. Girls come tounderstand how caring for themselves, and caring foranimals, makes them feel. They could:Learn about elephants and add this one last animal totheir team mural Read or listen to Mari’s story in the girl book pages 54—61and play backwards bingoSnack on many-colored, wild parrot veggies and dipParticipate in an elephant parade taking turns to be theleaderMake animal masksPrepare for a Tula award party where they invite theirfriends and family network to celebrate their new-foundconfidence and knowledge of caring for animalsA great Red Robin Project:Allows girls to use their special skills—words and deeds—talking about caring for animalsRelies on girl input in choosing and planningGives girls the opportunity to work as a teamEnables girls to advocate for taking care of animals bytalking to others and educating and inspiring them—Daisy style!On pages 75—81 of the adult guide there is a great tool foryou and your group to use as the girls start to think abouttheir Red Robin Project. (Take Action project)It is a good idea to enlist the assistance of your friends andfamily network (AKA girls’ families and friends).3 Cheers for Animals 2011