Entrepreneur

Materials not included:

• Paper

• Writing supplies

• Coloring supplies

• Tape

• Glue

• Device with internet

• Video and audio recording devices

• Assortment of common household items (e.g., magazines or newspapers, corks from bottles, cardboard paper rolls, shoeboxes, plastic bottles, milk cartons, buttons, egg cartons, food takeout cartons, straws, bubble wrap)

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:

Today we are going to be toy entrepreneurs! An entrepreneur is someone who finds ways to help people and solve problems. What is your favorite toy?

Activity 1: Brainstorm a toy that makes the world better or solves a problem.

Supplies: Paper, writing supplies, device with internet Toys are super fun! But did you know that some toys can also make the world a better place or solve a problem? They can! Some toys are educational; they teach us important skills. Some toys are adaptive; they make playing easier if we have a disability. Watch a one-minute video on adaptive toys and switches! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZg4FerUS_A

Ask the Girl Scouts:

• How can we learn with toys?

• How can we adapt toys so they work for all kids?

• How else can a toy solve a problem or make the world a better place?

Write or draw a few ideas for toys that make the world a better place or solve a problem!

Activity 2: Prototype your toy.

Supplies: Tape, glue, string, common household items (ideas listed below)

Pick one toy idea to focus on and create a prototype!

Creating a model of your product will help your idea come to life! Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be perfect. Use things that are about to go in the recycling or trash bin, like corks from bottles, cardboard paper rolls, shoeboxes, plastic bottles, milk cartons, buttons, egg cartons, food takeout cartons, straws, or bubble wrap.

Activity 3: Share and ask for feedback.

Supplies: None

Share your toy with the group! Describe what it is, how it works, and why it makes the world better. Then, ask your fellow Girl Scouts:

• What do you like about this idea?

• What would you change about this idea?

• What would you do to make this idea better?

Activity 4: Improve your design.

Supplies: Tape, glue, string, common household items

Use the feedback you received and make the changes to your prototype that you think will improve your product. Your changes might include things like adding something new, rearranging your design, or replacing one thing with another.

Activity 5: Create an advertisement.

Supplies: Video and audio recording devices, paper, coloring supplies

Shoot a commercial, sketch a magazine ad, or record a radio advertisement to pitch your toy! Show how your toy works and why it’s fun! Don’t forget to mention how much it will cost.

Wrap-up:

End the meeting with a friendship circle and a friendship squeeze. Have the Girl Scouts help with any clean-up tasks. Talk about what you are doing at the next meeting, get their ideas for activities, and share upcoming meeting dates, homework, volunteer needs, and other relevant information with caregivers as they arrive for pick-up. Consider sending a follow-up text with this information if needed.

Materiales incluido:

• Glosario