Lesson Plan

Trust Fall Overview

Students will build trust and collaboration by engaging in guided warm-up exercises and paired activities, then reflect on communication and empathy skills through group debrief.

Trust underpins effective teamwork and classroom community. These activities give 9th graders hands-on practice in reliance, clear communication, and mutual support in a safe environment.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Mirrored Movements

5 minutes

Step 2

Activity 1: Trust Falls

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity 2: Blindfold Obstacle Course

10 minutes

Step 4

Debrief: Trust Debrief Circle

15 minutes

Slide Deck

Trust Fall Challenge

Say: “Welcome, everyone! Today we’ll practice trust falls to deepen teamwork and communication. Use these slides to guide each step.”

Before the Fall: Preparation

Explain each bullet as you go. Emphasize that preparation sets everyone up for success and safety.

Safe Catching Techniques

Demonstrate posture: bend knees, engage core, step forward to absorb weight.

Clear Communication

Highlight the power of precise language. You may call out an example dialogue with a volunteer.

Reflection Prompts

Invite students to write quick notes—allocate 1–2 minutes.

Preparing for Debrief

Signal the transition to the group debrief. Make sure students have their notes ready.

Lesson Plan

Trust Fall Overview

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

Step 1

Warm-Up: Mirrored Movements

Step 2

Activity 1: Trust Falls

Step 3

Activity 2: Blindfold Obstacle Course

Step 4

Debrief: Trust Debrief Circle

Slide Deck

Trust Fall Challenge

Before the Fall: Preparation

Safe Catching Techniques

Clear Communication

Reflection Prompts

Preparing for Debrief

Activity

Discussion

Warm Up

Trust Fall?

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