Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

What is Bullying? Bullying – Behavior that is repetitive and done with the intent to harm someone. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose   (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services) . Bullying and cyberbullying has taken center stage in the media. A recent case is a YouTube video of a group of middle school students bullying an elderly bus aid . These videos and scenarios show that bullying comes in many and some unexpected forms.   Discussion Questions With a group of friends and an adult, discuss the following questions. What do bullies do? Do you know anyone who is like this? How did it feel? Have you ever felt very sad or angry? What did you do about it? When you see someone being mean or bullying, what can you do about it? Activity Research bullying and cyberbullying. Find examples on YouTube, in TV Shows and...

According to a study of girls, “The New Normal?” explored by the Girl Scout Research Institute , “…Being healthy was repeatedly described not only as eating right and looking good, but also as feeling good about oneself and having good relationships with one’s peers. [1] ”  Healthy Living is a balance between the physical, the emotional, and the social well being.  This month, we are going to be social by learning about the people who are around us. Each week you meet with a group of girls who all share a common activity… Girl Scouts.   You meet with these girls to work on interest projects, sell Girl Scout Cookies , and do community service.   But what can you tell me about the girl sitting across from you?   Could you tell me what her favorite food is or what some of her dreams are? Activity This Health Living Initiatives Activity is about getting to know the girls who are in your Troop.   Attached you will find the Girl Scout Troop Scavenge...