University of Illinois Extension
Planning Guide for 4-H Clubs Working with Committees
 

Team Building Activity - Blind Polygon

Equipment Needed: 40 inch string (per group of 12), one blindfold per person in group

Situation:

  • Blindfold all members of the groups or ask them to close their eyes.

  • Hand each group a string that is tied into a circle.

  • Ask each group to form a perfect square or triangle with the string.

  • The group may talk.

  • The group cannot change places on the string.

  • Allow enough time for the group to form the shape.

  • Ask the group when they feel they have made the shape.

  • Allow the group to remove the blindfolds and look at their shape.

Discuss:

  • Did they plan what they were going to do or just jump at the first suggestion?

  • Was everyone involved in the planning or did one person dominate?

  • Were their efforts coordinated or was everyone proceeding independently?

  • How did they organize themselves?

  • How were individual responsibilities assigned?

  • Did they choose a leader? If not, did a leader emerge from their activity, or was there no leadership?

  • What leadership methods were used and how effective were they?

  • How could they improve their planning and cooperation for more efficient teamwork?

Team Building Activities
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