Two Steps Forward

In this activity, girls can show their agreement or disagreement with different statements by moving forward or backwards.

How-To:

1. Have the girls form a side-by-side line facing the leader. (Like they are at the "start line" of a race). Spread additional leaders out throughout the space to act as observers and signposts.
2. Explain to the girls that you are going to read some sentences about the activity you are evaluating. If they agree with the statement, they can move forward up to 3 steps (or less if you are tight for space). Strong agreement = maximum forward movement. If they agree only a little, they can take a single step. If they disagree with the statement, they can move up to 3 steps backwards. If they neither agree or disagree, they can stay where they are. 
3. Read a series of statements about the activity you are evaluating (between 5 and 10). Phrase your statements with positive wording, from the girls' point of view. For the first few statements, prompt the girls with reminders about which direction / how much to move (if you are SUPER excited, take 3 steps forward. If you are a tiny bit excited, take one step forward. If you are more nervous or scared than excited, take steps backwards)
   
   For example, if you are planning a camp for Brownies, you might use statements like:
   I am excited about going to camp
   I am looking forward to sleeping in a tent
   I want to help make our meals at camp
   I think I will like the food at camp
   I want to help with chores at camp, like collecting firewood and carrying water
   My camping pyjamas are awesome
   I am planning to bring a favourite stuffy to camp with me
   I hope we get free time to hang out in our tents
   I hope we can play tag at camp
   
4. When you get to the end of your prepared list, ask a few open-ended questions specifically of the kids who are further back like:
   
   Can someone who is standing behind Snowy Owl tell us one thing that worries them about going to camp?
   
   Encourage girls at the "front of the pack" to respond to the questions and concerns of the girls who are further back. Have Guiders fill in details in their answers where necessary. If any of the girls want to move either forward or back after hearing a question and its answer, they should.