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Everything in Girl Scouting is based on the Promise and Law. Take a look!How do you think the world would be different if we really lived by the Law?The Girl ScoutPromise and LawYour faith and the Girl Scout Law probably have a lot in common! In fact, you canearn a special Girl Scout pin called “My Promise, My Faith” as you explore theconnection between your faith and Girl Scouts.The information about “My Promise, My Faith” is included in The Girls Guideto Girl Scouting and online at www.girlscouts.org/program/gs central/mpmf/.The first thing you do for My Promise, My Faith is choose a line of law that meansThe Girl Scout Promisesomething special to you.On my honor, I will try:To serve God and my country,To help people at all times,And to live by the Girl Scout Law.The Girl Scout LawMYMYPROMISEMYPROMISEPROMISEMYFAITH MYMYFAITHFAITHMYMYPROMISEMYPROMISEPROMISEMYFAITH MYMYFAITHFAITHYear 1Year 2I will do my best to behonest and fair,friendly and helpful,considerate and caring,courageous and strong,and responsible for what I say and do,and torespect myself and others,respect authority,use resources wisely,make the world a better place,MYMYPROMISEMYPROMISEPROMISEMYFAITH MYMYFAITHFAITHMYMYPROMISEMYPROMISEPROMISEMYFAITH MYMYFAITHFAITHYear 1Year 2MYMYPROMISEMYPROMISEPROMISEMYFAITH MYMYFAITHFAITHMYMYPROMISEMYPROMISEPROMISEMYFAITH MYMYFAITHFAITHand be a sister to every Girl Scout.Year 2Year 1To start exploring the Girl Scout Law, turn the page!Printed June 20111
Honest and FairFriendly and HelpfulHow do you show that you are honest and fair?What’s one new way you would like to be friendlyand helpful at home? At school? On the playground?Circle one of the ideas below that shows howfriendly and helpful you can be!Put myclothes andtoys awayBsome reaksdoesn thing and’t tellanyoneTake care of a petWaitsher to tatur kenTefib llssTakes gum fromthe store’scandy counterpla Aly wabe s wi ysst thto theysGet a fun game startedTidy up around the houseShare a snack with a friend23
Considerateand CaringEveryone likes to get happy messages to keep in their pockets!Courageous and StrongHave you ever had to show courage or be strong?Here are some situations where you might have to becourageous and strong:Get a tiny piece of paper and write a kind message that will makesomeone feel good. Then roll it up and give it to them.You could use these ideas for your message—or make your own!Your friends are gossiping about another girl.You can join in or you can ask them to stop.People in your class are having a debate. Everyone’son the same side—except you. You can say what youthink, even though most people don’t agree with you,or you can keep quiet.A new girl has come to yourschool. No one is paying attentionto her. You can ignore her, too,or you can invite her to sit withyou at lunch.Find a friend, pick an example(or come up with another one)and talk about what you woulddo. Maybe you can even makeup a little skit on the spot!45
Responsible forWhat I Say and DoThe words you say can make people feel happy. They can also makepeople feel sad or upset.Respect Myselfand OthersWhat’s one thing you really like about yourself?Are you quiet?th?od at maDo you draw welgoAre youl?The things you do can help other people. Your actions can also hurtpeople or make them unhappy.Here are some ways that girls are responsible for what they say and do:Write the name of a friend here:What do you like about your friend?Does she have a goodimagination?Is she a great runner?Is she kind to others?Does she tell good jokes?Draw a picture of you and your friend here.Now think about some ways you can be responsible for what you say and do.Talk about your ideas with your friends.How are you and your friend alike? How are you different?When you respect yourself, you’re proud of who you are!When you respect others, you enjoy how they are different from you!67
Respect AuthorityRules help us all stay safe and happy. Your family has rules. Sodoes your school and your town.What’s one rule someone taught youthat you think is very important? Writeor draw it here:Only cross the street if . . .When you ride your bike,be sure to . . .When the bell rings atschool, remember to . . .On the playground,remember to . . .Your own rule . . .Use ResourcesWiselyOur planet Earth is the most special—andbeautiful— resource we all share!Air, dirt, trees, plants, flowers, water, animals —we love them and we need them too!How do you help take care of the Earth? Here aresome ideas to get you started:Use reusable bagsRecycle your trash Take shorter showersUse both sides of a piece of paperDraw your own idea here:89
Make the World aBetter PlaceThink of three movies, TV shows, or books that tell the story ofsomeone who makes the world a better place. Write them here orask an adult to help you:Be a Sisterto EveryGirl Scout.out friends and sisterhoodMake a list of 3 – 5 songs abStories can spark ideas! What ideas do you have about how youcould make the world a better place? Draw a picture of yourselfdoing one of them!For more fun, swap ideas with others and create a“sisterhood” playlist!Song:Song:Song:Song:Song:Song:1011
htegnirolpxenufdahev’Youlines of the Girl Scout Law!The Girl Scout LawI will do my best to behonest and fair,friendly and helpful,Which line meant the most to you?Maybe the line talked aboutsomething that you already do.Maybe it was something that’simportant to your family.Maybe it was something you’d like to see everyone do!Write your favorite line here:considerate and caring,courageous and strong,and responsible for what I say and do,and torespect myself and others,respect authority,use resources wisely,make the world a better place,and be a sister to every Girl Scout.Think about what you already know about your faith. Can you think of asong, prayer, or tradition that teaches that line of the Girl Scout Law?1213
You’ve now taken the first step towardsearning Girl Scouts’ My Promise, My Faith pin!Go on and take the other MISEMYFAITHTake YourFaith on aMYPROMISEGirl ScoutMYLeadershipFAITHJourney!As we rush around every day, it’s hard to remember thateach of us can help make the world a better place.MYPROMISEMYMYWhen we do, we are acting as SEMYPROMISEMYMY FAITHFAITHGirl Scouts go on Leadership Journeys to learn aboutbeing a leader in daily life and in the world. Turn the pageMYto take a peek inside the Journeys. Think about what yourPROMISEfaith teaches you about acting like a leader, too.MYFAITHMYFAITHDid you know?You can find out about religious recognitionsoffered by different faith communities by going towww.praypub.org/partner gsusa.htm.1415
Girl Scout DaisyLeadership JourneysGirl Scout Daisies are in kindergarten and first grade. Here are thethree Leadership Journeys for Daisies.canDaisiesards onwearn AJourney!each5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3Cheers for Animals!Find out just how much youcan care for animals andfor yourself—and just howgood that makes you feel.Welcome to theDaisy Flower GardenEnjoy meeting the FlowerFriends and learning how tolive the Girl Scout Law.Between Earth and SkyGo on a cross-country roadtrip with the Flower Friendsand find out more about thebeauty of the natural world!From the 5 Flowers,4 Stories, 3 CheersHow does your faith help you keep promises?How do you show you care about others?1617for Animals! leadership Journey
Girl Scout BrownieLeadership JourneysBrownies cearn Awardsaoneach Journey!nGirl Scout Brownies are in second and third grade. Here are thethree Leadership Journeys for Brownies.A World of GirlsExplore stories tofind out how you canhelp make a betterworld for girls.Brownie QuestMeet Brownie Elf and theBrownie friends— thensolve a mystery about theThree Leadership Keys!WOW! TheWonders of WaterDive into a Journey thatshows you how to lovewater, save water, andshare what you’ve learned!From A World of Girlsleadership JourneyWhat does your faith teach you about caring for theEarth and each other? Ask a grownup to help youfind a song, prayer, or reading about water!1819
Girl Scout JuniorLeadership JourneysGirl Scout Juniors are in fourth and fifth grade. Here arethe three Leadership Journeys for Juniors.Juniors can earnney!Awards on each JouraMUSETime to take the stage!You can play many roleswhen you go on thisLeadership Journey.Agent of ChangeFind out about your ownpower to make change—andhow teaming up with otherscan amplify your power tomake the world a better place.GET MOVING!Find out all about energy (yourown energy and the energyused to power buildings andhelp people get from one placeto the other). Then learn howto make the most of it!From the aMUSE leadership Journey“Unplugging” for a little while saves energy and helpsthe Earth. Taking some quiet time can put you morein touch with your faith, too. Can you think of a song,prayer or reading from your faith that puts you in touchwith the beautiful world we’ve been given?2021
Girl Scoutingbuilds girls ofcourage, confidence,and character whomake the world abetter place.
And to live by the Girl Scout Law. I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout. The Girl Scout Law
