====== Otter Pen Pals ======

//This is a great opportunity to make connections with other groups!//

  * Opening Ceremony
  * Otter Name Game
  * Why is it important to know each other's names?
    * Does it make you feel good when people take the time to learn about you?
  * What is a pen pal?
    * Read: Dear Dragon
    * Discuss
  * Steam Off Game
  * [[activities:index:otter_pen_pals|Pen Pal]] Activity
    * Kids will be at many different levels with writing and that's ok. Help them do their best.
    * Having a form to fill out can help (see link above)
    * Kids can also draw pictures
  * Free play or another steam off game
    * You could also play the message game.
  * Closing Ceremony

===== Items Needed: =====

  * Book for story time (Dear Dragon)
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oPcO40eQT_rZ33DB6XVsIkuI6PB24YvLMBa1jMuaiEQ/edit?usp=drive_link|Otter Pen Pal Worksheets]]
  * Lined Paper (you can also use blank paper or paper that has room to draw at the top with lines below)
  * Pencils
  * Colored Pencils
  * Envelopes

===== Badge Requirements Covered: =====

=== Red Helping Paw ===

  * Show how to be nice and help others to feel happy

=== Blue Activity Paw ===

  * Learn the names of every Otter in your Den
  * Connect with another Otter Raft and make a pen pal

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