Flower crowns
Preparation Buy all of the necessary materials Instructions Resources Ribbon, floral tape, scissors, selection of colourful artificial flowers, thick plastic headbands (girls under 10), floral wire (girls 10+)
The opinions game
Focus Girls will also be familiarised with the concept of opinions and how everyone has a different point of view. Instructions Resources String or chalk Suggested statements: Homework is a great idea. Children should not have mobile … Continued
The whisper game
Focus To understand how we can communicate messages through different channels. Preparation None Instructions Resources All you need is the message: My Great Granny was in GFS as a girl and now she runs a group for girls … Continued
Human table football
Preparation Mark out the pitch, including goal lines and sides, and also the lines the girls have to stand on. Game Instructions Split the girls into groups of eight – four forward, three at the back and a goalkeeper … Continued
Fluffer and Snowball
Focus This activity helps the girls develop teamwork skills whilst having fun and being active. Preparation Print a copy of the story for each group Instructions Resources The story of Fluffer and Snowball This is a story of two … Continued
Hula hoop relay race
Focus This game is all about having fun and working together. Preparation All you’ll need is to make sure you’ve got at least two hula hoops and plenty of space. Game Instructions Split the girls into two teams All girls … Continued
GFS Olympics
Focus Young women will have increased knowledge about some famous female Olympians/Sportswomen through history whilst also having fun in a safe – and a little bit competitive – environment. Preparation This activity can be split into three separate games, … Continued
Election time
Focus Encourage girls in all sections to think about how Parliament, the government and politics affects their lives. As well as encouraging girls to have their say in the political process, this activity also helps to build confidence at … Continued
Music Around
Focus This activity encourage girls to listen to each other. It also develops confidence in using their voices. Preparation Make rolls of newspaper. Instructions Resources Words and music of simple rounds
The Sun Shines On
Focus This game enables the girls to find commonalities within the group in a fun and interactive way. It helps to develop confidence and self-esteem and respecting differences between us. Preparation None Instructions Version 2 for Older Girls Resources Chairs.
Affirmations
Focus The aim of this activity is encourage positive affirmations, which have been shown to play a part in behavioural change and empowering young women. Preparation None. Instructions Resources Paper Re-usable sticky tack