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Mystery Object

Gayathri Pradeep

Description

Students guess what the object placed infront of them is blindfolded with the help of touch.

Details

1 - 6 years, 7 - 10 years

Individual

Less than 5 minutes

Materials required

Tags

Problem Solving, Icebreaker, Focused, Classroom Management, Fine Motor Skills, Deduction

Instructions:

1. Place an object on a table or in a bag where students cannot see it.

2. Blindfold the student or ask them to close their eyes.

3. Let the student feel the object carefully without looking.

4. The student guesses what the object is.

5. Rotate so every student gets a turn.

Variations & tips:

1. Make the students describe the object using adjectives like rough, hard, smooth etc.

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