Blindfold Trust Walk Partner Game

A blindfold — a scarf, bandana, or sleep mask works perfectly

A few safe, soft obstacles — pillows, chairs, cones, or stuffed animals

Set up a simple course with obstacles to navigate around.

One person puts on the blindfold. The other is the guide.

The guide uses only verbal directions: "Take two small steps forward. Now turn a little to the right."

Walk the course slowly. The guide has to be specific and patient.

The blindfolded person must listen carefully and trust that the guide won't let them bump into anything.

At the end, remove the blindfold. Talk about how it felt: "What was hard? Did you trust me?"

Switch roles. Both experiences — guiding and trusting — teach different skills.

Start with no obstacles, just walking across the room. Add complexity only when trust is established.

If a child is nervous, let them peek for the first round. Trust builds gradually.

Emphasize that the guide's job is to keep their partner SAFE. This is a real responsibility.

Debrief is important: "What kind of directions were most helpful? How did it feel to depend on someone?"