Remember I have a 7th grade Cadette troop, too, okay? Seriously... this has got to be the easiest petal EVER to earn. I just followed the booklet and was thankful I had planned to do a leaf in this meeting, too, or else we would have been singing A LOT!
For the Mari petal, here is what we did:
Enjoy Mari’s Story and talk about it
The girls sat in the circle and I read the story. I have to say, it kinda cracks me up to see parents listening intently to the story. I don't think we are ever too old to be read to. In fact, isn't there a whole "book on tape" following to back that theory up?
Anyway, we read about the Cupcake Promise and then talked about the questions.
Practice ways to be responsible throughout the day
Next up... SKITS!
Morning: make bed, brush teeth, put breakfast dishes away, remember stuff for school
School: pay attention in class, put things away, follow directions, eat lunch on time
Afternoon: help with dinner, dishes, homework, pick up toys, bedtime routine
They took turns acting out how this would go. Then we discussed if they typically did that item and how being responsible is important.
They took turns acting out how this would go. Then we discussed if they typically did that item and how being responsible is important.
Practice being responsible

It is interesting to see the various levels of commitment to helping out when you have 10 girls from 10 families with 10 different sets of values. But, at troop meetings... everyone is held to the same rules and obligations. The troop is their family, too.
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