Are continuing to develop their fine motor skills and
can tie shoes, use basic tools, begin to sew, etc.
Love to act in plays, create music, and dance.
Know how to follow rules, listen well, and appreciate
recognition of a job done well.
Encouraging girls to express themselves and
their creativity by making things with their
hands. Girls may need some assistance,
however, holding scissors, threading needles,
and so on.
Girls might like to create a play about welcoming
a new girl to their school, or tell a story through
dance or creative movement.
Acknowledging when the girls have listened or
followed the directions well, which will increase
their motivation to listen and follow again!
Girl Scout Juniors
At the Girl Scout Junior level (4 th -5th grades) girls … This means . . .
Want to make decisions and express their opinions. Whenever possible, allowing girls to make decisions
and express their opinions through guided discussion
and active reflection activities. Also, have girls set rules
for listening to others’ opinions and offering assistance
in decision making.
Are social and enjoy doing things in groups. Allowing girls to team-up in small or large groups
for art projects, performances, and written
activities.
Are aware of expectations and sensitive to the
judgments of others. Although it’s okay to have expectations, the
expectation is not perfection! Share your own
mistakes and what you learned from them, and
be sure to create an environment where girls can
be comfortable sharing theirs.
Are concerned about equity and fairness. Not shying away from discussing why rules are
in place, and having girls develop their own rules
for their group.
Are beginning to think abstractly and critically, and
are capable of flexible thought. Juniors can consider
more than one perspective, as well as the feelings
and attitudes of another. Asking girls to explain why they made a decision,
share their visions of their roles in the future, and
challenge their own and others’ perspectives.
Have strong fine and gross motor skills and
coordination. Engaging girls in moving their minds and their
bodies. Allow girls to express themselves through
written word, choreography, and so on.