Brownies today
Well, I put out an e-mail asking for other parents to run the meeting, but nobody stepped up. My husband got back in town late last night, and I’ve got a big headache, but I don’t want to cancel the meeting. So I’m going to do the next best thing: work on a badge that makes them run around like maniacs so I don’t have too much work to do. So:
“Greetings, Brownie parents! Just a reminder that we DO have a meeting at 4:30 today. It’s a gorgeous day outside, so we’ll be doing the “Playing Around the World” try-it. Depending on time, we may play “Red Light, Green Light” from America, “Sardines” from Germany, “Da Ga” (boa constrictor) from Ghana, “Banyoka” (the snakes) from Zambia, “What’s the Time, Mr. Wolf” from Australia, and “Ram Ram Rip” from Malaysia. If our girls have other ideas, we can definitely explore those, too!”
As for me, I’m gonna take an aspirin. Or five.
Very wise planning on your part! In my days of being a cub scout leader I admit to falling back on outdoor activities more than once. I kept a bucket of sidewalk chalk and marbles, a ball and a couple of kites in my trunk – “just in case”. It was amazing how many badge activities can be accomplished with those supplies and a nice outdoor area. ::grins::
Very wise planning on your part! In my days of being a cub scout leader I admit to falling back on outdoor activities more than once. I kept a bucket of sidewalk chalk and marbles, a ball and a couple of kites in my trunk – “just in case”. It was amazing how many badge activities can be accomplished with those supplies and a nice outdoor area. ::grins::
omg, ram ram rip. I haven’t heard that phrase in years!
omg, ram ram rip. I haven’t heard that phrase in years!
Next time I see you, you must teach me to play in authentic fashion!
Next time I see you, you must teach me to play in authentic fashion!
Actually, I had to do even less than I thought. The girls who were fresh from camp had new games to share with the rest of us, so they wound up playing Red Light, Green Light, Hawks and Hens, and Hyena and Sheep. I mainly watched. The moms had a lot to talk about, so it was just as well.
One of the girls wasn’t too keen on going until she heard we were going to be playing games, which tells me I need more doing activities and fewer talking activities. So that’ll be something to work on for next year.
Actually, I had to do even less than I thought. The girls who were fresh from camp had new games to share with the rest of us, so they wound up playing Red Light, Green Light, Hawks and Hens, and Hyena and Sheep. I mainly watched. The moms had a lot to talk about, so it was just as well.
One of the girls wasn’t too keen on going until she heard we were going to be playing games, which tells me I need more doing activities and fewer talking activities. So that’ll be something to work on for next year.