Cross the River - Blindfold Navigation
Partners work together to navigate one blindfolded student across an obstacle course using only non-verbal communication sounds and signals
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About This Activity
Partners work together to navigate one blindfolded student across an obstacle course using only non-verbal communication sounds and signals
Quick Info
low
20
10m x 5m river area minimum, plus waiting/planning space adjacent
Equipment Required
Floor spots (poly spots)
20-30 assorted colours
Blindfolds
15 (half class size rounded up)
Boundary markers (cones)
8-12 for marking river boundaries
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Leadership
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Creative Expression
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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