We are always on the lookout for engaging and educational activities that inspire our Girl Scouts to dream big and develop essential life skills. This December, let’s embrace the entrepreneurial spirit by celebrating National Write a Business Plan Month with our troops!

This initiative is a fantastic opportunity to instill the principles of leadership, creativity, and strategic thinking in our girls. In this blog, we’ll explore age-appropriate ideas for different Girl Scout groups—Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors—ensuring a fun and educational experience for everyone.

For Our Youngest Entrepreneurs, Daisy Girl Scouts (K-1):

• Mini Business Fair:

Encourage the girls to create a mini-business fair where they can showcase their talents and interests. Help them identify simple products or services they can offer, and guide them in creating colorful posters or signs to attract customers. This activity introduces basic entrepreneurial concepts and fosters teamwork.

• Storytelling Adventure:

Foster creativity by encouraging the girls to come up with a short story about a magical business. Have them draw pictures or create a simple comic strip to illustrate their ideas. This not only introduces the concept of business planning but also enhances their storytelling skills.

• Earn a Badge:

Follow GSUSA’s activity guide to earn the Daisy Toy Business Designer Badge! Come up with an idea for a toy and design it—just like an entrepreneur would.

For Brownie Girl Scouts (Grades 2-3):

• Marketplace Challenge:

Divide the troop into small groups and challenge them to create a “mini-marketplace.” Each group can choose a product or service to “sell” to the rest of the troop using play money. This activity introduces budgeting, pricing, and marketing strategies.

• Design Your Dream Business:

Provide the girls with supplies like craft materials, paper, and markers. Ask them to design their dream business, complete with a logo, slogan, and basic business plan. This hands-on approach makes business planning exciting and accessible for this age group.

• Earn a Badge:

Follow GSUSA’s activity guide to earn the Brownie Budding Entrepreneur Badge! Come up with an idea that makes life better—just like entrepreneurs do.

For Junior Girl Scouts (Grades 4-6):

• Business Simulation Game:

Introduce a business simulation game where girls take on different roles within a fictional company. This interactive activity helps them understand the complexities of decision-making in a business setting, from product development to marketing.

• Interview a Local Entrepreneur:

Arrange a trip to a local farmers market where your girls can interview with a local entrepreneur. Girls can prepare questions about their entrepreneurial journey, challenges faced, and successes achieved. This real-world perspective adds depth to their understanding of business planning.

• Earn a Badge:

Follow GSUSA’s activity guide to earn the Junior Business Jump-Start Badge. Think like an entrepreneur, solve a problem!

For Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts (Grades 6-12):

• Create a Business Plan Workshop:

Conduct a workshop on business plan creation. Guide the girls through the essential elements of a business plan, including executive summary, market analysis, financial projections, and more. This practical session prepares them for future entrepreneurial endeavors.

• Pitch Competition:

Organize a friendly pitch competition where each girl presents a business idea to a panel of judges. Encourage them to use visual aids, articulate their value proposition, and demonstrate a solid understanding of their target market. This activity boosts public speaking skills and confidence.

• Earn a Badge:

Follow GSUSA’s activity guide to earn the Cadette Business Creator Badge. Think like an entrepreneur as you come up with a technology solution.

Follow GSUSA’s activity guide to earn the Senior Business Startup Badge. Brainstorm with a team for an idea to develop into a business.

Follow GSUSA’s activity guide to earn the Ambassador Entrepreneur Accelerator Badge. Strengthen your entrepreneurial skills as you come up with an innovative business idea and create a prototype.

By celebrating National Write a Business Plan Month with our Girl Scouts, we not only empower them with essential life skills but also inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. Tailoring activities to each age group ensures that the experience is both enjoyable and educational, laying the foundation for a future of innovation and leadership.

Let’s encourage our girls to dream big, think strategically, and embark on a journey of entrepreneurial discovery this December!

🌟 Attention Troop Leaders! 🌟

Troop leaders, share the entrepreneurial magic! If you decide to implement any of our National Write a Business Plan Month ideas, snap pics, and tag us on Facebook @GirlScoutsofGulfcoastFlorida. 📸✨ Your troop could be featured on our page or in future marketing materials! You can also email photos and stories to marketing@gsgcf.org. Let’s showcase the brilliance of our girls and inspire others!