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The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Use gsLearn!

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gsLearn is an online training platform available to all Girl Scout adults that are currently registered and with a volunteer role. It helps Girl Scout volunteers take their Girl Scout learning to the next experience.  Here’s why: 1. Easily Accessible. Just sign in to your “MYGS” account to access the gsLearn tab Step1: Visit www.gsnc.org and click “MYGS” Step 2: Log-In with your Email Address and Password (same one you created upon registration) Step 3: Click the gsLearn tab on the left-hand side. That’s it! Now you’re in! 2. Visually Pleasing. Each optional course in gsLearn has fun graphics and pictures so your experience isn’t a snooze fest! 3. Time-Friendly. Stop and start the video courses at any time to fit your schedule!   4. Tracks your Progress. Never forget where you left off, with the progress tracking feature. See your completion rate next to each course, as you go. 5. Save Your Personal Achievements. Upload any professional development or certifications you have in g

Conversation Starters to Help Get Your Girl Scouts Engage During Troop Meetings

Tea for Two Tuesday is celebrated on the third Tuesday in March! Tea for Two Tuesday encourages us to take some time out of our day to enjoy our favorite snack or beverage with our friends, family, or sister Girl Scouts and have a chat. Girls may feel less inclined to participate in troop meetings over zoom, but these light icebreakers will help them tap into their imagination and creativity. Below are conversation starters that will help develop interactions between you and your troop, and between girls as well. What is the nicest thing you did for someone else this week? Being kind to others helps us feel more positive about ourselves as well. This is a great way to share ideas on how we can continue to spread kindness. If you could choose any superpower, which would it be? Teleportation, shapeshifting, superhuman strength are all great options, but the possibilities are endless. Would you use a secret identity? If you ran for president (or class president), what would