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Teamwork Day / Blindfold Trust Walk

Blindfold Trust Walk

Partners take turns guiding each other around a simple outdoor course using only spoken directions, building trust and clear communication.

How to run it

  1. Set out a gentle course using cones on soft, flat ground.
  2. Pair children and agree on clear directions such as left, right, stop and step up.
  3. One partner wears a blindfold while the other guides with words and a hand on the shoulder.
  4. Swap roles, then talk about what made a good guide.

You will need

  • blindfolds or scarves
  • cones
Make it easier or harderUse eyes-closed instead of blindfolds for nervous children; add more obstacles for older children.
SafetyKeep the course flat and clear of hazards, and let children opt out of the blindfold.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 5Guiding and trusting a partner builds communication skills and positive relationships.

Fits these theme days

Teamwork DayFriendship DayChallenge Day

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