Scout Law

Before the meeting: 

1. Print and cut out Scout Law cards. 
2. Fold the cards and place them in a large bowl. 

During the meeting: 

1. Sit Cub Scouts in a circle.   
2. Explain to Cub Scouts that some people have a hearing loss; they may have trouble hearing or may not be able to hear at all.  It is difficult to speak clearly when you are unable to hear clearly. Ask Cub Scouts how they would learn to talk if they could not hear. 
3. Give one Cub Scout enough marshmallows to fill their mouth, 4 to 6.  Ask them to draw a card from the bowl. 
4. Ask Cub Scout to put the marshmallows in their mouth and read the Scout Law on the card. (You may help those who have difficulty reading.) 
5. The other Cub Scouts try to guess what is being said. 
6. Repeat for each Cub Scout. 
7. Ask Cub Scouts the following:
   
   • Did you understand what Cub Scouts were saying when they had marshmallows in their mouths? 
   • How would you make the message clearer? 
   • What would be another way to communicate?