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Song: Land of the Silver Birch
(usually the "My Paddle" part is a separate song, but if you listen to the Michael Mitchell version, it is like this) My paddle's keen and bright Flashing with silver Follow the wild goose flight...
Created on 2009-05-13 16:09:17
Song: Land of the Silver Birch
(usually the "My Paddle" part is a separate song, but if you listen to the Michael Mitchell version, it is like this) My paddle's keen and bright Flashing with silver Follow the wild goose flight Dip,...
Created on 2009-05-13 16:09:17
How The Deer Got His Horns Legend
A Cherokee Legend In the beginning the Deer had no horns, but his head was smooth just like a doe's. He was a great runner and the Rabbit was a great jumper, and the animals were all curious to know which...
Created on 2009-05-13 16:01:50
Craft: TP Totem Pole
Supplies: toilet paper tube glue pattern Directions: Cut out the pattern. Glue the rectangular piece to the TP tube. Glue the faces to the TP tube, one above the other, with the bird at the top. Glue...
Created on 2009-05-13 15:56:17
Game: Pass the Stone (Aboriginal)
Guessing games were popular among Native children.  Supplies:  2 small clay balls, different colours.  We used green and pink play dough How to Play Spread a blanket on the floor and invite children...
Created on 2009-05-13 15:49:40
Game: Follow My Leader (Aboriginal)
Supplies: none How to Play: The Leader improvises the steps and the movements, which all who follow must repeat. A Leader is chosen, and all who join in the game must go where...
Created on 2009-05-13 15:40:39
Game: Counting Sticks (Aboriginal)
Apparently this game originated with the Plains Cree - Muskowpetung First Nation - Qu'appelle Saskatchewan.  We are using this game as an example of an aboriginal game. Supplies: 25 bamboo skewers 12...
Created on 2009-05-12 22:31:55
Game: Stick Dice (Aboriginal)
Apparently this game originated with the Pomo Indians of California.  We are using this game as an example of an aboriginal game. Supplies:  6 popsicle sticks or tongue depressors - decorated identically...
Created on 2009-05-12 22:15:26
Song: This is the Way We...
Sparks act out each verse.  To the tuneof "Here we go round the mulberry bush" This is the way we wash our hair, wash our hair, wash our hair. This is the way we wash our hair, at least once a week. This...
Created on 2009-05-08 16:38:39
Song: This is the Way We...
Sparks act out each verse.  To the tuneof "Here we go round the mulberry bush" This is the way we wash our hair, wash our hair, wash our hair. This is the way we wash our hair, at least once a...
Created on 2009-05-08 16:38:39
Song: Brush Your Teeth
To the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" Brush, Brush, Brush your teeth, Morning, noon and night, See your dentist twice a year, And you will be all right. Soap, soap, soap and towel, Lots of water please....
Created on 2009-05-08 16:36:47
Song: Brush Your Teeth
To the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" Brush, Brush, Brush your teeth, Morning, noon and night, See your dentist twice a year, And you will be all right. Soap, soap, soap and towel, Lots of water please....
Created on 2009-05-08 16:36:47
Game: Good Hygiene, Bad Hygiene
Call one end of the meeting room "good hygiene" and the other end "bad hygiene." Read the following sentences and ask the Sparks to run to the correct end for each, returning to the middle of the room...
Created on 2009-05-08 16:24:16
A Healthy Day Story
Sparks act out the story as you read it. Crystal was sleeping.  It was morning.  She woke up and yawned and stretched.  After going to the bathroom, she washed her hands.  She turned on the water and...
Created on 2009-05-08 16:18:17
Activity: 2009 World Thinking Day Activity - Washing Hands
World Thinking Day 2009 February 22, World Thinking Day, is when Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world celebrate the joint birthdays of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell. It reminds us that we are members...
Created on 2009-05-08 16:12:35
Game: Share a Cookie Music Game
Preparation: you will need something to play music (cd player, iPod, etc) cut out enough construction paper circles (full sheet size) for one per girl How to Play: Distribute the construction...
Created on 2009-04-08 21:15:21
Activity: Cookie Box Height
From the Cookie Program Challenge. Have girls measure a cookie box and record how tall it is. Then have them measure each other. Work out each girl’s height in cookie boxes and create a chart...
Created on 2009-04-08 21:13:25
Activity: Cookie Selling Safety
From http://www.bc-girlguides.org/cookies/media/cookiemanual/Section02.pdf As we are Sparks, we NEVER sell cookies without an adult.  This needs to be taken into account when reviewing this information...
Created on 2009-04-08 21:10:06
Game: Chocolate, Chocolate, Vanilla
Preparation: none Directions: All of the children except one sit in a circle facing each other. The remaining person goes around the circle, tapping each child gently on the head and saying "chocolate."...
Created on 2009-04-08 21:01:20
Craft: Cookie Pin
Supplies: "Sparks Love" pin front pattern or "We Love" pin front pattern ink jet transparency double sided adhesive tan craft foam white or cream felt pin back white glue & hot glue...
Created on 2009-04-01 17:29:06