IGG DETECT: Becoming a Brownie Guide 05
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Description
Know how Brownies got their name - Rosebud Action Song
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Instructions
Tune: ‘Keel Row’
Verse 1:
Actions: Kneeling on one knee with the other foot on the floor and knee
bent, form a bud shape with hands above head, sway slightly with the tune –
on the last line stand up.
Words: We started out as Rosebuds, Rosebuds, Rosebuds,
We started out as Rosebuds, but didn’t like our name!
Verse 2:
Actions: Holding hands in a circle, skip a few steps into the centre of circle,
then skip back out. Repeat. On the last line, turn and face a partner in circle.
Words: We asked if we could change it, change it, change it
We asked if we could change it, So Agnes tried again.
Verse 3:
Actions: hook right elbow with partner, and skip step in small circle. On last
line, move back to large circle and hold hands.
Words: Then B-P thought of Fairy Folk, Fairy Folk, Fairy Folk
Then B-P thought of Fairy Folk a Helping Brownie Hand
Verse 4:
Actions: In a Large circle skip around as in Brownie Ring. On last line, make the
Promise sign
Words: So now you see we’re Brownies, we’re Brownies, we’re Brownies
So now you see we’re Brownies Ready to Lend a Hand
Debrief/Discussion Where did Brownies begin? (England)
Who is B-P, mentioned in the song? (Lord Baden-Powell)
Who is Agnes mentioned in the song? (Sister)
What is Lend a Hand? (helping others without complaining)
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- Detect Becoming a Brownie Guide 05
- Rosebuds
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