Musings on Finding a Strong Character for Girls

When my girls were younger, both joined Girl Scouts. It was a group activity where they developed friendships and learned about subjects ranging from horses to insects to helping otheres. The troops were open to girls in our elementary school.

Our troop had a troop leader, but in order to spread the load each mom took charge of a “try-its.” The try-it badges were worn on the girls’ vests in recognition of completing tasks in a central theme. I chose the theme of language and cultures of the world. I had several activities planned, but wanted to find something visual to enhance my lesson plan. If you are a teacher or work with young children, you know how easily you can lose everyone’s attention.

Ni Hao Kai LanI wish I had Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: Kai-Lan’s Great Trip to China when I taught about languages in other countries. My son loved this DVD, so I know the Girl Scouts would have loved it, too!

Ni Hao, Kai-lan: Kai-lan’s Great Trip to China

Join Kai-lan and her friends Rintoo, Tolee and Ho Ho in an adventure-filled, fun and educational trip to China in this exciting double-length feature episode. Kai-lan gets a phone call from her favorite great aunt (and YeYe’s sister), Gu nai nai, inviting us to come to China and meet a baby panda! During their journey, Kai-lan and her friends are amazed by all the new things that they see. This playful and upbeat show introduces Mandarin Chinese in a fun, interactive way, also helping children to develop emotional and social skills.

Other DVDs:

Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: Super Special Days

Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: Kai-Lan’s Carnival

Giveaway for Musings from Me readers! I have one copy of Ni Hao Kai-Lan Kai-Lan’s Great Trip to China to giveaway! One comment = one entry. Enter now!  

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I was given the DVD for review. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Giveaway ends December 14 at 11:59 p.m.

58 comments for “Musings on Finding a Strong Character for Girls

  1. December 9, 2009 at 12:11 am

    Hmmm. It’s always nice to see strong female characters on tv. I love Sandra Oh’s character on Grey’s Anatomy, even though I don’t watch the show anymore.

  2. December 9, 2009 at 12:13 am

    I already follow you on twitter! 🙂

  3. December 9, 2009 at 12:15 am

    I came, I commented, I tweeted. http://twitter.com/thienkim/statuses/6486857394

  4. christine
    December 9, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    Oprah…

  5. Stephanie V.
    December 9, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    I like Allison Dubois on Medium. She is raising three children and holding down a part-time job and keeping it real — like me.
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  6. Carol Lawrence
    December 10, 2009 at 7:58 am

    How about June Cleaver. She put up with Wally and the Beave’s antics while doing housework dressed like she was going to the Opera. jelly15301@gmail.com

  7. Carol Lawrence
    December 10, 2009 at 7:59 am

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  8. Carol Lawrence
    December 10, 2009 at 8:00 am

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  9. adrienne Gordon
    December 10, 2009 at 8:00 am

    I like dr. quinn, medicine woman

  10. Carol Lawrence
    December 10, 2009 at 8:01 am

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  11. Carol Lawrence
    December 10, 2009 at 8:02 am

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  12. Carol Lawrence
    December 10, 2009 at 8:03 am

    Ni Hao Kai-Lan Facebook fan. jelly15301 –jelly15301@gmail.com

  13. Monique Rizzo
    December 10, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    Mrs. Brady. Thanks for the chance.
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  14. Sue E
    December 10, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    Don’t laugh, my favorite TV role model is Andy Griffith. Thanks for the chance to win!

  15. Sue E
    December 10, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    I follow you on Twitter as suebaby05.

  16. Sue E
    December 10, 2009 at 1:39 pm
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  18. Elizabeth
    December 10, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    I love Olivia Benson on SVU.

  19. angie
    December 11, 2009 at 12:42 am

    Mrs. C on Happy Days

  20. Aline
    December 11, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    There used to be a show on TV called Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. I liked the character Dr. Quinn

  21. Aline
    December 11, 2009 at 10:11 pm

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  22. Aline
    December 11, 2009 at 10:12 pm

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  23. Aline
    December 11, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    Follow you on FB

  24. Aline
    December 11, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    Follow you on Twitter @monkeygrl59

  25. Aline
    December 11, 2009 at 10:15 pm
  26. Aline
    December 11, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    Fan of Kai Lan. Check out the comments on her wall.

  27. Erica C.
    December 13, 2009 at 3:09 am

    I thought Scully was great in the X-Files. This is great, thanks!

  28. Martha Payne
    December 13, 2009 at 4:17 am

    Favorite strong TV/film role model: Hayley Stark, Hard Candy
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  29. Martha Payne
    December 13, 2009 at 4:19 am

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  30. Martha Payne
    December 13, 2009 at 4:21 am

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  31. Martha Payne
    December 13, 2009 at 4:22 am

    Now following you on Twitter! un: codisweepstakes
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  32. Martha Payne
    December 13, 2009 at 4:23 am

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  33. Martha Payne
    December 13, 2009 at 4:24 am

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  34. Martha Payne
    December 13, 2009 at 4:25 am

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  35. Ellie W
    December 13, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    Kinda weird but I’ll say Reba from the Reba show. We always watch the reruns and she was such a strong, capable, moral influence for her family.

  36. Ellie W
    December 13, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    I follow on twitter as eswright18.

  37. Ellie W
    December 13, 2009 at 2:32 pm
  38. Karen Gonyea
    December 13, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    We liked Scully in X-Files 🙂

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  39. Annette E
    December 13, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    I like Temperance Brennan on Bones.

  40. Amy DeLong
    December 14, 2009 at 10:44 am

    I am picking Olivia Benson on Law and Order SVU,tough job,works and keeps up with the boys!

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  41. Rosey
    December 14, 2009 at 11:29 am

    My husband always laughs at me for this, but I like Claire Huxtable from the Cosby Show. She was strong, educated, witty, and loving.

  42. Maja Meza
    December 14, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Olivia in Fringe

  43. Maja Meza
    December 14, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    subscriber

  44. Tanya Ramirez
    December 14, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    I think Orprah is a strong female on tv for girls to look up to

  45. Tanya Ramirez
    December 14, 2009 at 1:20 pm

    I am a facebook fan of Ni Hao

  46. Tanya Ramirez
    December 14, 2009 at 1:20 pm

    I am a facebook fan of yours

  47. Gina Ferrell
    December 14, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    My favorite strong TV/film role model is Selena Gomez. (Alex Russo – Wizards of Waverly Place) She rescues animals from around the world and she cares what happens to them. She is a very bright and sweet young lady. I also rescue animals in my community.

  48. Ed Nemmers
    December 14, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    Jennifer Garner as Sydney in “Alias”!

  49. Tim Hughes
    December 14, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    My favorite strong TV role model is Pa Ingalls from Little House on the Prarie.

  50. Tim Hughes
    December 14, 2009 at 11:28 pm

    subscribe via google reader-packerfantimmy(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

  51. Tim Hughes
    December 14, 2009 at 11:28 pm

    subscribe via email

  52. Tim Hughes
    December 14, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    twitter follower-packerfantimmy

  53. Tim Hughes
    December 14, 2009 at 11:31 pm
  54. Tim Hughes
    December 14, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    facebook fan-tim hughes

  55. Tim Hughes
    December 14, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    Ni Hao, Kai Lan facebook fan-tim hughes

  56. Gianna
    December 15, 2009 at 12:57 am

    Please enter me 🙂

  57. dawn
    December 15, 2009 at 2:37 am

    Brooke who plays Jane on Drop Dead Diva.

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