Blindfolded Bench Walking
Blindfolded students walk across a gym bench guided only by their partner's verbal instructions, developing trust, spatial awareness, and precise communication skills
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About This Activity
Blindfolded students walk across a gym bench guided only by their partner's verbal instructions, developing trust, spatial awareness, and precise communication skills
Quick Info
moderate
16
10m x 8m minimum for two bench stations
Equipment Required
Gym benches
2-3
Crash Mats
6-8 to completely surround benches
Blindfolds
Half class set (15 for 30 students)
Vault box tops
1-2 for extension challenge
Cones
8-10
Benches
As needed
Box Tops
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Balance
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
Indoor Only
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