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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