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Tag Archives: Words in Action
Little Free Brownie Library
The current National Service Project: Words in Action has been well-enjoyed by our unit! In its first year (2015), our unit held a book swap which resulted in a donation of 325 books to our city’s library. This year, we … Continue reading
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Tagged brownies, literacy, Little Free Libraries, NSP, service, Words in Action
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Words in Action: It’s more than just collecting book donations
When we started off the 2015-2016 Guiding year, we asked our Guides what they thought Guiding was about and what they wanted to focus on this year. To our surprise, the number one answer (tied with camping) was community service. … Continue reading
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Tagged books, community service, Guides, literacy, National Service Project, Words in Action
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The ABCs of making a difference
Today is Family Literacy Day! Find out how one Ranger is getting the word out about the importance of literacy. If you’re like me, you’re probably constantly looking for a way to make a difference. After learning statistics on poverty … Continue reading
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Tagged backpack drive, Family Literacy Day, literacy, National Service Project, rangers, Words in Action
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We can be the change
Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” With this statement as a foundation, we challenged our Guides to have the courage to speak out and take action on important issues to make the … Continue reading
Putting Words in Action into…Action!
Did you know there are Literary Agents to help Unit Guiders bring Words in Action to their unit? Of course, a Guider’s first step should be to review the Words in Action website for service and activity information. If you run into … Continue reading
Reading – a pastime, a passion, and a way to take action
Reading is one of my favourite things to do. I would probably say that I’m a bit of a fanatic about always having a hard-covered book to read. I have tried e-books (I commend everyone who can master that technology) … Continue reading
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Tagged Chief Commissioner, Family Literacy Day, National Service Project, NSP, reading, Words in Action
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