Fun Blindfolded Drawing Challenge Ideas for Kids

When it comes to keeping kids occupied and entertained, sometimes you need to think outside the box. Whether it’s a rainy day at home, a classroom activity, or a lively addition to a Christmas party, blindfolded drawing challenges are a fantastic way to spark creativity and laughter.

This fun, interactive activity can be enjoyed by the whole family or used as an engaging group game for kids of all ages.

BLINDFOLD drawing challenge ideas for kids

From kindergarten kids, to middle school and high school, this activity promotes teamwork, communication skills, and loads of fun, and the great thing is that it required very little set up. It’s not messy, or needs a lot of equipment.

Let us explain how to play this great blindfold game and explore some exciting blindfold drawing ideas so you can get started right away.

How to Play the Blindfold Drawing Game

The blindfold drawing game is simple and requires minimal setup. Here’s how to get started:

Gather Your Materials: You’ll need blindfolds (you can use a piece of fabric or a sleeping mask), paper, markers or pencils, and a list of items to draw. Having a large tin to hold the flash cards with drawing prompts can add a fun element of surprise.

Optional – Divide into Teams: A good group size is about four to six members per team. This ensures everyone gets a turn and keeps the game lively.

Blindfold and Position: One team member, the blindfolded person, stands at an arms length from the drawing paper, if it’s attached to the wall. You can also play the game sitting at the table, or even with a large piece of paper on the floor.

The rest of the group members can stand nearby ready to guess.

Draw and Guess: The sighted person, or group leader, picks an item from the box of flash cards and instructs the blindfolded person to draw it. Whisper it to the blind folded member so that the other team members don’t know what it is. The aim of the person is to sketch the item while the remaining members guess what it is. A time limit of one to two minutes keeps the game exciting.

Switch and Repeat: After each round, switch roles and pass to the next person so everyone gets a turn to draw and guess.

At the end of the activity, the group who managed to guess the most correct answers is the winner. This traditional blindfold game is a great team building activity, party game, or a bonding activity to do as a family. As members of the group work together to draw and guess, this activity is a really fun way to work on group dynamics, and problem solving as a tram.

The number of items you draw depends on how much time you have, and how many people you have in each team.

If you want to include different colored markers, you can have a selection nearby and the blindfolded person points and says which color they would like, then a team member can put that color marker into their hand.

With young kids, you can also play non competitively by choosing items to try blind drawing and just do the activity free flow without teams.

Blindfold Drawing Ideas

To keep things interesting, here’s a list of fun items to draw blindfolded. Write each one onto a flashcard or piece of paper, so that you can place all of these into the box of items ready to draw from.

Or just use the list for inspiration, and have the group leader of each round mentally think of an item and whisper it to them blindfolded player.

Simple Animal: Cat, dog, lion, tiger, hippo, fish etc
Fruits: Apple, banana, pineapple, strawberry etc
Everyday Objects: Shoe, hat, or spoon.
Vehicles: Car, bike, airplane, train etc
Holiday Themes: Christmas tree, pumpkin, or Easter egg.
Food Items: Pizza slice, ice cream cone, or hamburger.
Basic Shapes: Circle, square, or triangle.
Faces: Smiley face, surprised face, or sad face.
Nature Elements: Tree, flower, or sun.
Fantasy Creatures: Dragon, unicorn, or fairy.
Household Items: Chair, table, or lamp.
Sport Equipment: Soccer ball, tennis racket, or basketball hoop.
School Supplies: Pencil, book, or backpack.
Musical Instruments: Guitar, piano, or drum.
Clothing: Shirt, pants, or hat.
Buildings: House, skyscraper, or bridge.
Weather Symbols: Cloud, lightning bolt, or snowflake.
Sea Creatures: Starfish, whale, or seahorse.
Mythical Beings: Mermaid, centaur, or genie.
Modes of Transportation: Boat, train, or helicopter.
Flowers: Rose, daisy, or tulip.
Outdoor Activities: Tent, campfire, or bicycle.
Space Objects: Rocket, planet, or star.
Body Parts: Hand, foot, or eye.
Insects: Butterfly, ladybug, or spider.
Toys: Teddy bear, doll, or ball.
Garden Items: Watering can, shovel, or rake.
Office Items: Stapler, computer, or desk.
Kitchen Utensils: Fork, knife, or whisk.
Pets: Bird, hamster, or goldfish.

This list of blindfold drawing ideas is just a starting point, you can think up more ideas of your own. Or if you’re playing this as a party game, think up a list of items related to the party theme, holiday or season.

Blindfold drawing is a great way to engage kids in a creative, team-building activity. It’s versatile enough for various age groups and settings, from home and school to parties and gatherings.

As a bonus, it promotes communication skills and problem-solving while guaranteeing plenty of laughs.

Next time you’re looking for an entertaining and educational game, try out these blindfolded drawing challenge ideas. It’s sure to become a favorite activity that everyone will want to play again and again!

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