Before the meeting:
- Create a “name tag” for yourself to share with Cub Scouts in the appropriate size as an example.
- Measure your name tag so that you will have the dimensions to share with Cub Scouts.
- Tie a piece of string for each Cub Scout across the top of the display stand.
- Write your den number at the top of the display stand.
During the meeting:
- Tell Cub Scouts that they will be making a den doodle starting with creating “name tags” for themselves. Show the example you made and share the approximate dimensions.
- Put the craft foam, scissors, and permanent markers on a table, and ask Cub Scouts to collect the supplies they would like to use to create their own name tag.
- Ask Cub Scouts to cut shapes out of the non-adhesive craft foam to make their name tag. Cub Scouts can cut smaller shapes (such as stars or hearts) for the self-adhesive craft foam to adhere to their badge.
- Have Cub Scouts write their names on the name tags using the permanent markers.
- Ask Cub Scouts to attach their name tag to one of the strings by taping it with a small piece of duct tape.
- The den doodle can be used to track advancement by adding plastic pony beads for completed Adventures. Use a different color bead for each Adventure.
Tip: Den doodles can be made from different materials and there are several different designs. This is one example of a den doodle that can be made.
