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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!

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!

5 Steps That'll Help Her Ace Being the New Girl
Starting all over at a new school doesn't have to be a bad thing!

Start Kindergarten with Confidence
She'll be ready from day one with these simple tips

For Troop Leaders

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

How to Plan the Troop Year Ahead (While Keeping it Girl-Led!)
So what does girl-led planning actually look like in practice?

5 Things to Know Before Your First Troop Meeting!
Our Volunteer Experts share their five favorite tips to prepare for that all-important meeting!

Girls of All Abilities Can Explore the Great Outdoors—Here’s How!
Support your Girl Scouts with disabilities as they experience the great outdoors!

Building Community Partnerships with Your Troop
Help your girls shine by connecting them to their community!

Where to Find Local Experts for Your Girl Scout Activities
Tap into local expertise to help your Girl Scout troop complete badges and Journeys!

How Troop Leaders Put the “Skills” in People Skills
Move troop business forward with these tried-and-true communication tips!

Planning Your First Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony
Get your troop excited for what lies ahead with a bridging ceremony!

How One Troop Leader Supports Girls with Autism
With a little planning and patience, you can support a more inclusive troop.

Cell Phones? Cliques? Here’s How Troop Leaders Deal
Navigate these common experiences to meet girls where they are.

Creating a Space for Girls to Speak Up
Our Volunteer Expert shares how you can give girls a range of opportunities to lead.

Celebrate World Thinking Day with Your Troop
World Thinking Day is the perfect opportunity to get your girls to think big!

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 this school year!
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

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!

5 Steps That'll Help Her Ace Being the New Girl Starting all over at a new school doesn't have to be a bad thing!

Start Kindergarten with Confidence She'll be ready from day one with these simple tips

For Troop Leaders

How to Plan the Troop Year Ahead (While Keeping it Girl-Led!) So what does girl-led planning actually look like in practice?

5 Things to Know Before Your First Troop Meeting! Our Volunteer Experts share their five favorite tips to prepare for that all-important meeting!

Girls of All Abilities Can Explore the Great Outdoors—Here’s How! Support your Girl Scouts with disabilities as they experience the great outdoors!

Building Community Partnerships with Your Troop Help your girls shine by connecting them to their community!

Where to Find Local Experts for Your Girl Scout Activities Tap into local expertise to help your Girl Scout troop complete badges and Journeys!

How Troop Leaders Put the “Skills” in People Skills Move troop business forward with these tried-and-true communication tips!

Planning Your First Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony Get your troop excited for what lies ahead with a bridging ceremony!

How One Troop Leader Supports Girls with Autism With a little planning and patience, you can support a more inclusive troop.

Cell Phones? Cliques? Here’s How Troop Leaders Deal Navigate these common experiences to meet girls where they are.

Creating a Space for Girls to Speak Up Our Volunteer Expert shares how you can give girls a range of opportunities to lead.

Celebrate World Thinking Day with Your Troop World Thinking Day is the perfect opportunity to get your girls to think big!