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Draw It - Back-to-Back Communication Challenge

Partners sit back-to-back where they cannot see each other. One person draws a simple image, then must describe it precisely so their partner can recreate it without seeing the original. Tests descriptive language, active listening, and spatial communication skills.

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About This Activity

Partners sit back-to-back where they cannot see each other. One person draws a simple image, then must describe it precisely so their partner can recreate it without seeing the original. Tests descriptive language, active listening, and spatial communication skills.

Quick Info

low
30
20m x 30m (standard hall) or any space allowing 2m spacing between pairs

Equipment Required

Pens

1 per student (30 for standard class)

Paper

2 sheets per student (60 sheets for standard class)

Pegs

As needed

Numbered Papers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 11
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Leadership

Activity Tags

Space

Indoor
Medium Space

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Activity Type

Warm Up

Weather

All Weather

Values

Communication
Cooperation
Respect

Intensity

Low Intensity