Daily Idea #220: Lead the Blindfolded

Leading someone by showing them what to do or doing whatever it is for them often makes difficult tasks much easier but it doesn’t actually teach them what to do. Sometimes we just can’t find the right words to get our point across in teaching. Today’s daily idea will hopefully bring more awareness to the words we use and how by guiding (and not doing) others the tasks at hand can still be completed.

Blindfold one person with a bandana, a sleep mask, or other such cloth. Guide the person through a few obstacles in a room; over or around a pillow on the floor; stepping through toys scattered about; through the doorway of the room.

Once all players have taken turns try upping the stakes. See if you can lead the blindfolded person to the backyard or into a completely new room with your guidance. Or maybe do a simple task in the kitchen like taking a butter knife and spreading butter or cream cheese on toast, or even seeing if you can lead them to getting toothpaste onto their toothbrush to brush their teeth.

Be safe, have fun, and GOOD LUCK!