Pets Materials included: • • •
Materials not included:
Pet Bingo handout Fleece Stuffing
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Writing supplies Coloring supplies Scissors Paper Water Device connected to internet Disposable bowl (one per Girl Scout) Plastic sandwich bag (one per Girl Scout) High-quality or fabric scissors (optional) Additional assorted art supplies (optional)
Welcome: Let’s make the Girl Scout sign and say the Girl Scout Promise and Girl Scout Law together. Would anyone like to lead it? Introduction and icebreaker: Your family might not be able to have a pet right now. That’s okay! You can do this badge with a friend or neighbor’s pet, a classroom pet, or another pet that could use your help. If you could have any animal as a pet, which would you choose? Steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Find out what care different pets need. Keep a pet comfy. Help a pet stay healthy and safe. Make a pet feel loved. Feed a pet.
Activity 1: Play Pet Bingo. Supplies: Pet Bingo sheets, writing supplies, device connected to Internet Pets are as different as the people who love them. Play Pet Bingo to find out which pet would be the best fit for you. You can play online, at a pet supply store, or at a veterinarian’s office.