That's me finished for the Brownies 2021

[smallhobbit]

Last week we were supposed to be teaching the Brownies some basic first aid, but with Doodles off sick, Flamingo decided that we'd do something simpler, so we handed out some card and told them to make a Christmas card, using felt tips and various craft materials.  It might seem like a really basic activity, but they all enjoyed the opportunity to sit down and be creative.  And when they had completed their card we suggested they create a decoration, they were all enthusiastic.

This week they were decorating biscuits.  They began by making up and decorating the boxes to take their biscuits home and then they were given four plain biscuits and a variety of icing pens (red, white and green) and sprinkles (snowflakes, gold stars, Christmas trees and hundreds and thousands) and allowed to let their imagination run wide.  This was a very popular activity - it's something we've done in the past, relatively easy and again the Brownies enjoy it.

Their party is next week, but we're on grandparent duty so I won't be there.

There are times when we wonder whether our efforts are worthwhile, and then there are others, like yesterday, when one of the Brownies brought slices of her birthday cake in for the leaders and we're reminded that it does make a difference.

Comments

[corvidology]

Nothing says 'thank you' better than unexpected cake!

[smallhobbit]

Exactly - and much appreciated :)

[cuddyclothes]

My, a most tasty looking cake!

[smallhobbit]

I enjoyed it!

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Wow! Fancy cake! Glad the end of the year activities are satisfying.

[smallhobbit]

Ideal for a 9 year old. Yes, the last couple of weeks have been much better.

[adafrog]

awww....

[smallhobbit]

Yes, it was a lovely surprise.

[debriswoman]

Pleased the year ended on a positive note:-)

[smallhobbit]

Thank you! I'm hoping to cut back a bit next term.

[rusty_armour]

It was really sweet of that one girl to bring in slices of her birthday cake for the Brownie leaders. It may not feel like it a lot of the time, but I bet a number of the Brownies do appreciate the efforts that you leaders put into organizing their Brownie meetings. :-)

I'm glad all the craft activities were such a hit. I think that biscuit decorating activity was a wonderful idea.

[smallhobbit]

Yes, it was - and a really lovely surprise. We've done biscuit decorating in the past and it's always popular.