Dot & Dash

Key Stage:
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
Duration:
  • Less than 30mins
Equipment:
  • Blindfolds, flat markers
Led by:
  • Teacher
  • School staff
Dot & Dash
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Activity details

Dot and Dash is a fun activity developing trust, listening skills and communication, where pairs navigate through markers whilst one is blind folded and a partner verbally guides.        

  • Number of participants: Pairs
  • Purpose of activity: Increase pupil physical activity through guided play and teamwork
  • Including all pupils: STEP framework included
  • Pupil roles: Participant
  • Space: Indoors / outdoors - ensure the area is suitable for a number of players to travel around without bumping into each other
  • Equipment: blind folds, flat markers

Organisation

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