Three Things You Can Do on World Thinking Day
When you’re a Girl Scout, you’re part of something much
bigger than just your troop or group. Your “network” stretches across your
state, throughout the nation, and to more than 150 countries in the world where
Girl Scouts or Girl Guides are found. Together, you’re a powerful force!
Every February 22 on World Thinking Day, Girl Scouts and
Girl Guides around the world unite in purpose to focus on one issue, or theme,
to make the world a better place. This year, the World Thinking Day theme is
“Create Peace Through Partnerships.”
Here a few things you can do to make this World Thinking Day
special:
Share your #guidinglight
Candles have always been a powerful symbol of friendship for
Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world. This year, Girl Scouts and Girl
Guides will light up social media with the glow of thousands of candles on
World Thinking Day. So how do you participate? Here’s the short version: Light
a candle. Take a selfie. Upload it to social media using the hashtag
#guidinglight. Include a message that inspires others to do the same. And don’t
forget to tag @girlscouts, @WAGGGS_world—and any other friends you might want
to join you! Check out more details.
Show that peace is in your hands!
We all have the power to make changes for the betterment of
our world.
Learn about the international symbols for peace. Trace your hands
and draw one of the symbols between them. If you want to start a conversation
with members of your community, see if you can display your artwork at a
community center, a local business, or house of worship. Invite community
members to an “art opening” and talk about this year’s World Thinking Day
theme.
Earn your World Thinking Day award!
Explore this year’s theme, “Create Peace Through
Partnerships”! There are lots of ways to participate. Reading books, watching
movies, constructing a “peace pole,” inviting a returned Peace Corps volunteer
to talk to you about her/his experiences… Girl Scouts of all ages can
participate in World Thinking Day. Check out our list of activities by grade
level.
Questions about World Thinking Day? Learn more.
