Make The Shape

The objective is for the children to create a shape while blindfolded.

Get a piece of rope or strong string about two metres long and tie the ends together to form a loop.  The more players you have, the longer the rope needed.  You can improvise with dressing gown belts if required!

How to Play

1. If there is only one child, then the parent will need to play.
2. All players should be blindfolded.
3. The two or more players should work together to create the first shape on the printout below.
4. With the rope on the floor, work together to make the shape; when you agree it's done, take your blindfold off to check the results.

Easier: One child plays on their own to make the shape.

Challenge: The child may not look at the shape; they must make it based on the name alone.

Extensions:

1. Try a range of shapes, circles, squares, diamonds, triangles, etc - see the resource below for more inspiration!
2. If you have more than one child, you can make it competitive, so the winner is the first person to have the desired shape.