WTD – Show the Story – Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Create a poster, mural, or collage showing the four parts of the World Thinking Day story.

Items Needed:

Paper, poster board, or large craft paper
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
Glue and scissors
Magazines, printed images, or construction paper
(Optional) Stickers or decorative items

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–30 min):

Review the four parts of the World Thinking Day story. (3–4 min)
- Part 1: A Special Day created in 1926.
- Part 2: A Birthday Gift added in 1932.
- Part 3: World Thinking Day renamed in 1999.
- Part 4: Coming Together with 2026 year’s theme, Our Friendship.
Plan the artwork. (3–4 min)
- Divide the poster or collage into four sections.
- Decide what images or drawings will show each part of the story.
Create the first three parts. (8–10 min)
- Draw or glue pictures that show the creation of Thinking Day, the idea of giving gifts, and the name change to World Thinking Day.
Add the theme section. (4–5 min)
- Create a fourth section showing 2026 year’s theme, Our Friendship.
Finish and share. (2–3 min)
- Add color and decorations.
- Share the artwork and explain what each section represents.

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Info Needed: Understand that World Thinking Day is a global ‘birthday party’ for our movement that connects us to our sister scouts around the world.

Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Daisy, Brownie, or Junior World Thinking Day badge requirements.

This activity does not meet any Scouting America Requirements

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
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Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
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See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
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Published on March 2, 2026, by:

Tia Kennard

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Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “World Thinking Day 2026 Activity Guide Our Friendship Fun Activities for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors.” Girlscouts.org, 2025, https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/gsusa/forms-and-documents/members/global/WorldThinkingDay_CSA_ActivityGuide.pdf. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “World Thinking Day 2026 Activity Guide Our Friendship Fun Activities for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors.” Girlscouts.org, 2025, https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/gsusa/forms-and-documents/members/global/WorldThinkingDay_DBJ_ActivityGuide.pdf. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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