Activity Description: Youths give thoughtful compliments to each person in the group.
Items Needed:
- None (just the group and their creativity!)
Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 10–15 min):
- Give compliments around the circle (10–15 min)
- Sit in a circle as a group. Make sure everyone can see and hear each other.
- Youth #1 says their name and compliments the Youth on their right.
- That Youth says “Thank you” and repeats Youth #1’s name.
- Then they say their own name and compliment the next Youth on their right.
- Continue until everyone has both given and received one compliment.
- (Optional) Give time to think of compliment ideas before starting.
Optional Reflection:
- Reflect together (5–10 min)
- Youth think about how it felt to give and receive kind words.
- Remind Youth that positive words help everyone feel seen and valued.
- (Optional) Ask Youth to share one compliment they liked or a time someone noticed something kind or unique about them.
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Click Here -> See what GSUSA Requirements are Met
- Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Daisy Petal – Considerate and Caring badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Junior Uniquely Us badge requirements.
Info Needed for Considerate and Caring Requirement: Scouts practice being considerate and caring with friends.
Info Needed for Uniquely Us Requirement: Scouts recognize that everyone has unique strengths.
This activity does not meet any Scouting America Requirements
