Programme Hints - Brownies enjoy the out-of-doors - Enjoy in the Nature
Activity: Enjoy in the Nature |
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Group |
Brownie Section |
Time needed |
40 minutes |
Learning Goal |
Members use their creativity and make use of objects in nature to produce new products. They are encouraged to express their gratitude to the God too. |
Instructions |
Members are divided into several teams.
Representative from each team will get a question card. Exchange the question card with other teams after completing the instructions on the card.
Members share their feelings.
Leader should pay attention to how members influence each other.
Reference for Question Cards:
Card 1:
Card 2:
Card 3: 1. Describe your feeling with an object in the nature. 2. Share your feelings with other members.
Card 4:
2. Lean against the tree with the feet towards the trunk. 3. Eyes look up.
Card 5: 1. Create a prayer about our five senses, i.e. sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch.
Card 6: 1. Make use of the materials from the nature to make the words "Thanks my God". 2. Find a place to display the product.
Card 7: 1. Members form a circle, facing to the audience. 2. One of them stands inside the circle and rolls the dice. 3. Everyone steps forward according to the number of dice. The eyes keep looking up or down. Members think of some methods to thank the god.
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Which elements of the method are used, and how? |
☑ Learning in small groups – Members are encouraged to express their opinions to facilitate peer communication.
☑ My path, my pace – Members make use of the nature to express feelings and express their gratitude to the creator of nature. They can always give praise to the others and maintain a humble heart.
☑Connecting with others – Members share their connection with nature. They may have different dreams and feelings. Members learn to appreciate the diversity of opinions. |
How does the method give youth members a chance to take the lead? |
Members can express their feelings in a sincere way in front of the public. |
How can you connect this activity to the values of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting? |
By expressing gratefulness to God, members elaborate their viewpoints on their belief. They learn to respect other people as well as other religions and believes. |