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The Trust Walk Challenge

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Lesson Plan

The Trust Walk Challenge

Build trust and communication skills

In this lesson, students will participate in a trust walk where they guide blindfolded peers through an obstacle course. This activity is designed to build trust, enhance communication, and develop leadership skills among students. It is important as it encourages students to rely on each other, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.

Audience

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Build trust and communication skills

Materials

Blindfolds, Cones or chairs for obstacle course, Discussion Guide, and Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of trust and communication in teamwork.
  • Explain the activity: a trust walk where one student will be blindfolded and guided by a partner through an obstacle course.

Step 2

Trust Walk Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into pairs.
  • One student in each pair is blindfolded while the other guides them through the obstacle course using verbal instructions.
  • Ensure safety by having a teacher or assistant monitor the course.

Step 3

Debrief and Discussion

5 mins

  • Gather students and discuss their experiences.
  • Use the discussion guide to facilitate conversation about trust, communication, and leadership.

Step 4

Reflection

5 mins

  • Distribute the reflection worksheet.
  • Ask students to write about what they learned about trust and communication during the activity.
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Discussion

Trust Walk Discussion Guide

This guide will help facilitate a discussion on the trust walk activity, focusing on trust, communication, and leadership.

How did it feel to be blindfolded and rely on your partner?

Encourage students to share their feelings and any challenges they faced.







What strategies did you use to guide your partner effectively?

Discuss different communication techniques and their effectiveness.







How did this activity change your understanding of trust?

Explore how trust was built or challenged during the activity.







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Worksheet

Trust Walk Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet allows students to reflect on their experience during the trust walk activity and what they learned about trust and communication.

Describe your experience during the trust walk. What was challenging?








What did you learn about communication from this activity?








How can you apply what you learned about trust in other areas of your life?








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