WTD – Friendship Hearts – Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Create a shared World Thinking Day heart craft as a group to celebrate global friendship and kindness.

Items Needed:

Materials to make two small crafts per youth (such as heart-shaped suncatchers or another simple friendship craft)
(Optional) Markers or crayons
(Optional) String or ribbon
(Optional) Extra decorations like stickers or tissue paper
(Optional) Camera or device to take a group photo

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 45–60 min):

Learn the theme. (5–7 min)
- Talk with an adult about the World Thinking Day theme and how it connects youth around the world. Think about how art can show friendship and kindness.
Make the first craft. (10–15 min)
- Use the materials to create a heart-shaped suncatcher or another simple friendship craft you can keep. Add colors or designs that remind you of friendship.
Make the second craft. (10–15 min)
- Create a second craft to give to a friend, family member, or someone in your community. Add a small drawing or symbol that shares your message of friendship.
Share your art. (5–8 min)
- Give the second craft to someone you choose. Tell them it is a reminder of friendship and caring.
Celebrate together. (5–10 min)
- Look at everyone’s creations and notice how each one is unique.
- (Optional) Take a group photo with your finished crafts if allowed.

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Leaders – please be aware of double dipping and make your own informed choice.

Info Needed: Share your discoveries about global friendship and culture with others or to commit to a specific, realistic action that makes a difference in your community and the world.

Fulfills Step 4 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 6, 2026, by:

Tia Kennard

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Girl Scouts of Nation’s Capital. “GSCNC: Hearts and Art Virtual Program.” mygs.girlscouts.org, 2026, https://mygs.girlscouts.org/event-detail?id=281-02242026-HC. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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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