Activity Description: Youth learn what it means to be friendly and practice it through simple role‑playing scenarios.
Items Needed:
- List of role‑playing scenarios (See possible list below activity instructions)
- (Optional) Open space for groups to act out scenes
Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 10–25 min):
- Explain what friendliness means. (3–4 min)
- Describe friendliness as being kind, helpful, welcoming, and respectful to everyone. Give simple examples of friendly actions.
- Divide into small groups. (2–3 min)
- Keep youth with their adult partners and divide them into small teams. Assign one scenario to each team.
- Act out the scenarios. (5–15 min)
- Teams perform short role‑plays showing how to be friendly in front of everyone.
- Ask everyone how the team showed friendliness after each role-play. Invite ideas for other friendly actions they could take.
Scenarios
Helping & Caring
- A youth can’t reach something on a shelf. How can you help?
- Someone drops their crayons. How can you help?
- A youth is feeling sad. How can you cheer them up?
- A youth spills their snack or water. What can you do?
- A youth is having trouble putting on their jacket. How can you assist?
- A youth is nervous to try something new. How can you encourage them?
Sharing & Taking Turns
- There is only one marker of a popular color. How can you take turns?
- Two youth want the same toy. How can you share?
- Two youth want to sit in the same spot. How can you solve it kindly?
- A youth wants to join your game. How can you include them?
Kind Words & Respect
- Someone says something you disagree with. How can you respond kindly?
- A youth makes a mistake. What friendly words can you use?
- Someone accidentally bumps into you. How can you respond kindly?
- A youth shows you something they made. How can you respond in a friendly way?
- Someone compliments you. How do you respond politely?
Friendship & Inclusion
- A new youth joins the group. How can you make them feel welcome?
- A youth is shy and not talking. How can you help them feel comfortable?
- A youth is playing alone at recess. How can you invite them to join?
- A youth is new to the routine and doesn’t know what to do next. How can you guide them?
Problem Solving & Cooperation
- Two youth want to be the leader of a game. How can you help them take turns?
- A group project needs helpers. How can you work together?
- A friend needs help carrying something heavy. What can you do?
- Two youth are arguing. How can you help them get along?
- A youth is frustrated because something isn’t working. How can you support them?
Politeness & Manners
- Someone gives you a snack or shares a toy. How do you show appreciation?
- A youth doesn’t know how to play a game. How can you teach them?
- You need help from an adult or youth. How do you ask politely?
- You accidentally interrupt someone. How can you fix it kindly?
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Click Here -> See what GSUSA Requirements could be met
Leaders – please be aware of double dipping and make your own informed choice.
Info Needed for Considerate and Caring: Practice being considerate and caring with friends.
- Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Daisy Petal – Considerate and Caring badge requirements.
Info Needed Friendly and Helpful: Practice being friendly and helpful at Girl Scouts
- Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Daisy Petal – Friendly and Helpful badge requirements.
Click Here -> See what Scouting America Requirements could be met
Leaders – please be aware of double dipping and make your own informed choice.
Info Needed: Read the Scout Law AND show how you can be trustworthy, helpful, or friendly.
- Fulfills Step 2 of Lions Bobcat Lion requirements.
- Fulfills Step 3 of Tiger Bobcat Tiger requirements.
