Guided trust walk

In partner pairs, children guide a blindfolded peer, exploring trust and the vital role of guide dogs.

Steps

1. Conversation: how people with visual impairments navigate, the purpose of white canes and guide dogs.
2. Children in pairs: one wears a blindfold, the other guides gently by supporting their elbow.
3. The guide verbally narrates what lies ahead: step, doorframe, corner, slope.
4. Role swap followed by a reflective discussion on feelings of trust and vulnerability.
5. Children search the school for accessibility features (Braille on elevators, tactile floor indicators).

Tip: Ensure an obstacle-free, step-free course, especially when working with younger children.

Materials needed

• Eye blindfolds (1 per pair)