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Hi everyone! I just joined this site today after reading about it in a magazine. What a fantastic idea! I have a Girl Scout Troop with 8 little girls, ages 9 and 10. Tonight was our meeting so I quick ran out after signing up here and bought the girls each a journal. I gave them their journals tonight and instructed them on how to give 29 gifts in 29 days. Then to help them get started, I had them each make a beaded bracelet to give away to someone tomorrow. The rest of the gifts will be their own ideas. They were so receptive to the idea...lots of hugs were flowing and they were holding the door for each other counting down, "there's gift 1, there's another gift!" The girls are to write in their journal each day what they gave and to who and how it made them feel. I'm so excited to see what they come up with! If anyone has any other ideas on how to get children involved in becoming "great givers"....I'd love to hear them!
Tags: children, giving, journaling, kids
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Permalink Reply by Joyful Pixie on -
This is so awesome! I can only imagine the seeds you have just planted! Great job! :o)
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Permalink Reply by Kelly on -
What a wonderful idea! You have given them all a gift of a lesson that will make them wonderful women. Bless you!
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Permalink Reply by rads on -
This gives me a great idea to get started on my 5 year old! Thank you :-)
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Permalink Reply by Deb~ Community Manager on -
You are a great leader of your little women! Gr8 gifts for them and yourself. Happy day to you and smile =o)
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Permalink Reply by Christi U. on -
Oh, how grand. I had a similar response to my journal keeping on Facebook. It was wonderful to see others so willing to start giving, once they have the "excuse".
Good job with the Girl Scouts. You were already making a great effort in their lives. Now you have upped the ante. LOL Please let us know what they report back.
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