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Top 10 Back-to-School Tips for 2019

The first day of school will be here before you know it. Going back to school this year will be a breeze with these super-helpful back-to-school tips and tricks.

Everyone loves summertime: camping, swimming, exciting new adventures, and awesome new friends. But now it's time to head back to school—and back to the great big sisterhood that is Girl Scouts!

Making the transition from summer to the first day of school isn't always easy for kids, for families, or for troop leaders. But never fear: our handy back-to-school tips and tricks, inspiring stories, and proven advice are sure to make this new school year—and troop year—one of the best ever!

For Families

Help your girl get back in the swing of things like a superstar—for the first day of school and beyond!

She's got BIG Feelings About This School Year
Schools and COVID-19 add up to a very complicated situation. But it's not just parents having a hard time—kids are feeling a lot of emotions and they need you to be there for them.

Make Distance Learning Work For You
Even though you're social distancing, you're absolutely not alone in this struggle.

Your Help at College Admissions Time Could Hurt
Take a step back before you mess up her chances!

6 People You Want on Your Team This School Year
These folks might be under the radar, but they've got a lot of power when it comes to your girl's education

Raise Her to be a Digital Leader
Spoiler alert: hours on Instagram or Minecraft aren't going to transform her into the next tech whiz kid.

The Problem With Parents in the Lunchroom
Schools might say they don't have room for moms and dads in the lunchroom, but that's not even the real issue.

Raise Her to Be a STEMinist
You know how some say it’s a man’s world? Well, when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, that’s still the case.

7 Ways to Prevent Summer Slide
Worried your girl will fall back while school's out of session? No need. There are easy (and fun!) ways to keep her on track until she's back in class.

Homework Help: What's Too Much?
You may feel the urge to jump in and help her finish, but that's not usually a great idea.

The Power of Playtime
Imaginative play is the most effective and meaningful way for your child to learn. Let the fun begin!

How Sharing Leads to Kindergarten Success
Your little scholar will shine when she can share with confidence!

For Troop Leaders

Discover proven ideas to help you lead your troop to amazing adventure and success.

Defining “Girl-Led” with Your Troop Families
When her new meeting space is her living room, how can you encourage families to keep activities girl-led at home?

Four Simple Ways to Keep Girl Scouts Going Right Now
Use these tips to make an impact on your troop with the time you have available.

Self-Care Can Help Troop Leaders Be Their Best Right Now
By taking care of ourselves, we can better take of others, including our troop!

I Held My First Virtual Meeting and My Daisies Earned a Petal. Here’s How We Did It.
This leader learned that meetings may change, but preparing girls to be leaders doesn't.

How I Make Virtual Meetings Work for My Troop
One troop leader shares her best tips for virtual meeting success.

Supporting Your Troop When You Can’t Meet in Person
Keep Girl Scout spirit strong, even while practicing social distancing.

From 30 Boxes to 300 Boxes, Support Your Cookie Boss’s Goals
Help both competitive and apprehensive cookie bosses flourish this cookie season!

Leading Troop Volunteers? Here’s What You Need to Know
Power your troop volunteers' success with these tips!

The Questions Your Service Unit Manager Wishes You’d Ask
Fact: There's no such thing as a silly question at your service unit meeting.

Six Ways You Can Foster Respectful Conversations
No matter their ages, your girls need a space to process what they're feeling.

More Levels, More Fun
Create a space where girls of any age can bond and thrive!

For Everyone!

Read inspiring stories about Girl Scouts who make a difference when going back to school and in their communities.

Turn your difference into opportunity!
No matter what makes you feel different, head back to school with the confidence of this fierce Girl Scout!

Girl Scout and Cancer Survivor Helps Sick Kids Feel Less Lonely
Sarah started Chat with Champs to help other sick kids feel more connected while missing school and their favorite activities.

School Bullies No Match for Brave Girl Scout
Worried about school bullies? Get inspired to turn that frown around with Taylor’s brave story!

Taking Action is these Cadettes’ Favorite After-school Activity
Learn how five brave risk-takers got a smoking ordinance passed in their town—all while rocking school too!

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Top 10 Back-to-School Tips for 2019

The first day of school will be here before you know it. Going back to school this year will be a breeze with these super-helpful back-to-school tips and tricks.

For Families

She's got BIG Feelings About This School Year Schools and COVID-19 add up to a very complicated situation. But it's not just parents having a hard time—kids are feeling a lot of emotions and they need you to be there for them.

Make Distance Learning Work For You Even though you're social distancing, you're absolutely not alone in this struggle.

Your Help at College Admissions Time Could Hurt Take a step back before you mess up her chances!

6 People You Want on Your Team This School Year These folks might be under the radar, but they've got a lot of power when it comes to your girl's education

Raise Her to be a Digital Leader Spoiler alert: hours on Instagram or Minecraft aren't going to transform her into the next tech whiz kid.

The Problem With Parents in the Lunchroom Schools might say they don't have room for moms and dads in the lunchroom, but that's not even the real issue.

Raise Her to Be a STEMinist You know how some say it’s a man’s world? Well, when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, that’s still the case.

7 Ways to Prevent Summer Slide Worried your girl will fall back while school's out of session? No need. There are easy (and fun!) ways to keep her on track until she's back in class.

Homework Help: What's Too Much? You may feel the urge to jump in and help her finish, but that's not usually a great idea.

The Power of Playtime Imaginative play is the most effective and meaningful way for your child to learn. Let the fun begin!

How Sharing Leads to Kindergarten Success Your little scholar will shine when she can share with confidence!

For Troop Leaders

Defining “Girl-Led” with Your Troop Families When her new meeting space is her living room, how can you encourage families to keep activities girl-led at home?

Four Simple Ways to Keep Girl Scouts Going Right Now Use these tips to make an impact on your troop with the time you have available.

Self-Care Can Help Troop Leaders Be Their Best Right Now By taking care of ourselves, we can better take of others, including our troop!

I Held My First Virtual Meeting and My Daisies Earned a Petal. Here’s How We Did It. This leader learned that meetings may change, but preparing girls to be leaders doesn't.

How I Make Virtual Meetings Work for My Troop One troop leader shares her best tips for virtual meeting success.

Supporting Your Troop When You Can’t Meet in Person Keep Girl Scout spirit strong, even while practicing social distancing.

From 30 Boxes to 300 Boxes, Support Your Cookie Boss’s Goals Help both competitive and apprehensive cookie bosses flourish this cookie season!

Leading Troop Volunteers? Here’s What You Need to Know Power your troop volunteers' success with these tips!

The Questions Your Service Unit Manager Wishes You’d Ask Fact: There's no such thing as a silly question at your service unit meeting.

Six Ways You Can Foster Respectful Conversations No matter their ages, your girls need a space to process what they're feeling.

More Levels, More Fun Create a space where girls of any age can bond and thrive!