Finding Each Other
Ages: 6+
Time: 20-45 minutes
Learning Objectives:
Students will learn how to use their senses to build spatial awareness and communication skills working with partners and in groups
Materials: blindfolds
This activity requires a partner and space to move around. There must be silence in the room.
The partners stand face to face, toe to toe, and raise their hands up to shoulder level, palms facing out. The partners put their hands against each other and are then blindfolded.
They separate, each slowly walking backward, away from the other for 8 seconds (adjust time for age group and space allowances).
When time is called they must walk towards each other and attempt to end up back together where they started. It is up the teacher if you want the students to just use their ears to find the other partner, or some kind of signal perhaps they can clap, or stomp just 1-2 times.
Reflection: Were the partners able to meet again? How were they able to utilise their other senses to find their partner?