Cheerful
Leader Minutes
Cheerful
This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand what it means to be cheerful.
Den or Pack
Both
Supply List
None
Set-Up:
None
Directions
Before the Ceremony
Leader: Raise the Cub Scout sign and wait for quiet and attention.
Then say, “As we close our meeting today, I’d like to share a final thought with you,” and read Leader Minute.
During the Ceremony
Today, I want to talk about being Cheerful. It is the eighth point of the Scout Law. A Scout is Cheerful.
Let’s take a moment to think about what it means to be cheerful. Being cheerful doesn’t just mean wearing a big smile on your face—though that helps! It means choosing to find the good in every situation, even when things don’t go as planned.
Imagine you’re camping, and it starts to rain. You could get upset because you’re wet, or you could laugh and turn it into an adventure! Maybe you build the best fort or play fun games under a tarp. That’s being cheerful—looking for the sunshine, even in the rain.
Being cheerful is also about helping others feel happy. A kind word or a silly joke can make someone’s tough day so much better. When you’re cheerful, it spreads to everyone around you.
So this week, let’s try to be cheerful, no matter what comes our way. Look for the good, share your smiles, and remember: a cheerful heart is like a flashlight—it brightens even the darkest places
