PREPARATION AND MATERIALS NEEDED
• U.S. and den flags
• “Made From Corn” list for Gathering (See Meeting 2 Resources.)
• Materials for Table Manners Relay game: 2 plastic cups; 1 paper plate; plastic fork, knife, and spoon (1 set per player); 1 copy per Tiger of the polite/impolite manners cards, cut into squares (See Meeting 2 Resources.)
GATHERING:
Print out or write the list of items from the Meeting 2 Resources, and cut it into strips of paper. Set up two pieces of chart paper on the floor, one marked “MADE FROM CORN” and the other marked “NOT MADE FROM CORN.” Ask the Tigers to place each strip of paper onto the chart paper they believe is correct. If an item can be made from corn (even if it is not always or entirely made from corn), place it on the “MADE FROM CORN” paper. Adult partners can help to read or explain as needed. At the end, reveal that ALL of the things listed on the strips can be made from corn.
OPENING
• Conduct a flag ceremony of your choosing that includes the Pledge of Allegiance and the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
• Tiger Opening Ceremony: Write the statements below on posters or cards for the adult partners to read. Have each Tiger hold a poster with one of the letters on it. After they say their letter, their adult partner will read the statement matching the letter.
ADULT 1: T is for TEAM, the Tiger team, a Tiger and adult partner having fun together.
ADULT 2: I is for INTRODUCTION, showing us what Cub Scouting is all about.
ADULT 3: G is for GOOD TIMES, having fun together as a den and with your family.
ADULT 4: E is for EXPLORING, searching out new things to see and do.
ADULT 5: R is for READY, ready for new adventures together as a team.
ADULT 6: S is for SHARING, taking time to talk to each other about the fun things we get to do.
TALK TIME
• Carry out business items for the den.
• Remind everyone that the next meeting will take place at a local grocery store or other predetermined place, such as a farmer’s market or a farm. Give the time, as well as the place where everyone should plan to meet. Remind the Tigers to arrive in uniform.
Have each Tiger share their completed mealtime job chart from their Meeting 1 Do-at-Home Project.
Sample questions to ask include:
• What did you like best about doing this job during the week?
• What was difficult?
• Would you like to continue to do it, or change and do something else?
• Why do you think it is important to help out at home?
• How did it make you feel to know that you were helping your family?
Have each adult partner hand their Tiger a plate labeled “Polite Manners,” a cup marked “Impolite Manners,” and silverware. The Tiger will run to the finish line and set the “table” with their supplies.
The Tiger will then run back to their adult partner, who will draw a card from the ones given for the game. Together, they will decide if the action on the card is polite or impolite. Once they have decided, the Tiger will run to the table and place the card where it belongs—on the plate or in the cup.
The relay continues until all cards have been placed. The first team to finish placing their cards wins!
Invite Tigers and their adult partners to tell about the snack items they brought to share with the den. Remind Tigers of good manners for eating finger foods, and encourage them to try a variety of snacks— especially those that are new to them.
CLOSING
• Remind everyone of the outing planned for the next meeting, when they will go to a local grocery store, farmer’s market, or farm.
• Make sure all Tigers and their families know the plans.
AFTER THE MEETING
• Record completion of requirements 2, 4, 5, and 6.
• Work together to clean up the meeting place.