Tag: 1983 Daisy Leader Guide Self Care
Modern adaptations of the foundational self-care activities originally detailed in the 1983 GSUSA Daisy Leader Guide by the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
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Guest Speaker: Health, Wellness, and Medical Routines

A healthcare professional teaches the youth about health, wellness, and medical routines.
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Self Care Basics: Teeth Brushing

Prepare youth for an overnight trip by practicing how to pack, use, and properly clean dental care items.
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Self Care Basics: Shoe Tying

Learn the steps of shoe tying through hands-on practice using oversized cardboard training shoes and two-colored laces.
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Self Care Basics: Fasteners

Practice fastening skills like buttoning, zipping, and snapping by rotating through hands-on practice stations to earn a prize.
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Self Care Basics: Hand Washing

Learn the difference between removing visible dirt and washing away invisible germs through a practical hand inspection and a handwashing exercise.
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Self Care Basics: How to Handle Hair

Basic hair care by exploring how different hair types (such as straight, curly, coily, or protective styles) require unique routines to stay neat and healthy.
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New Meeting Room Walk About

An interactive walkthrough where the youth collaborate to establish troop routines and map out their meeting space.
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Cleaning Kaper Chart Beginning

Introduce basic cleaning skills through a step-by-step group demonstration where randomly assigned teams practice tasks on a shared Kaper Chart.
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Introduction Calendar Hunt

Introduce a calendar to help learn the days of the week, find upcoming events, and mark special dates.