A group of boys and girls are being blindfolded to exclude light from their eyes. First it is the boys' turn to play the game. They are led into a room where there is a table full of party food. As they are unable to see they have to use their other senses of touch, smell and taste and have to communicate with each other about their discoveries. Some of the party food is a little unusual - unless you like pilchards! Next the girls take their turn at the weird buffet table without being able to see the food. Finally all the children are brought back into the room to discover what food was on the table. They freely comment on their discoveries. This Lesson Starter helps children assert that without light they cannot use their sense of sight. PROMPT QUESTION: What happens when the children take off their blindfolds?

Video Series: Lesson Starters
Release Date 2009