Home and Family Author: Brian Jardine

It is becoming increasingly clear that, for the best results, teachers need to make use of a learning tool that stimulates both the right and left hemispheres of the brain during learning. Private schools are always buying into the latest "miracle" learning technologies and, as a result, sometimes see better results than public schools can achieve. Private schools are beginning to see just how powerful these new learning aids can be. Sensory stimulation likely has a lot to do with the efficacy of a learning aid.

The human brain, like that of lower mammals, is "wired" to experience pleasure when a desirable result is achieved. When a student is given a chance to spin the wheel each time he or she answers a question correctly, that student will likely invest more time in study and participate more actively in class. Teachers in classrooms across America are reporting incredible results through the use of their mini prize wheels. Children who were once distracted and uninterested became engaged and enthusiastic after the prize wheel was introduced into the classroom environment. Grades, not surprisingly, also improved.

If you enjoy visiting amusement parks, you have undoubtedly seen a spin wheel on at least one of the visits. Every player who spins the wheel has a chance of winning a prize. The game show "wheel of fortune" is a great example. From tiny to BIG, you can certainly find a prize wheel that will suit your needs. Regardless of what size prize wheel you get, you can easily customize your new wheel with free templates. Unlike other learning aids, a prize wheel is built to withstand the abuse of even the most rowdy child. To make it more interactive, insert questions into the prize wedges around the outer edge of the wheel to stir up a class discussion.

Believe it or not, a spin wheel can do more than stimulate the minds of children in a classroom. These wheels have also been found to be effective at engaging employees and boosting learning during employee training programs. When you are done using it in the classroom or employee training program, you can download a free template from the prize wheel website to refresh your wheel and use it again. With the slightest investment in time, you can create attractive new prize cards and use your printer to print them out. They are ready to insert into the prize wedges as soon as they are printed. These spin wheel prize games are perfect for speaking engagements, trade show events, and sales meetings.

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