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. While private schools are adopting new, interactive tools such as the spin wheel to engage the student and augment specific learning strategies, public institutions simply cannot afford to shoulder the cost of yet another "miracle" learning aid. Private schools are proving the efficacy of these new learning tools. There are many types of learning aids but the most effective work by creating a fun, stimulating environment.

Humans are "wired" to feel pleasure whenever they accomplish a goal. When you give a student a chance to spin the wheel whenever he or she gets a correct answer, they will work harder to study and participate in class to increase their chances of getting another chance to spin to win. Across the Nation, teachers are claiming incredible benefits from the use of their prize wheels. Students that formerly refused to participate in classroom activities or complete homework assignments began to interact with classmates, pay attention during classroom discussions, and complete homework assignments without prompting.

A spin wheel can often be found at carnivals, fairs, and amusement parks in the form of wheel of fortune game. Each contestant spins the wheel in hopes of winning a prize. The game show "wheel of fortune" is a great example of a prize wheel in pop culture. You can purchase these wheels in sizes ranging from baby to big. Regardless of what size prize wheel you get, you can easily customize your new wheel with free templates. This learning aid will not break under even the heaviest use. To make it more interactive, insert questions into the prize wedges around the outer edge of the wheel to stir up a class discussion.

Surprisingly, a spin wheel is not just great for kids. They are also great for employee training programs. In fact, they have been used for this purpose around the world. Once you are finished using it in the classroom or employee training program, you can customize it again and use it at the company meeting or even to host an innovative marketing campaign. You do not have to order custom prize cards every time you use your prize wheel, either. Simply use the free template to create attractive prize cards and print them out on your office printer. It is so easy. After it is printed, just slide the new prize cards into the wedges around the outer edge of the wheel. They are great for building interest at speaking engagements, creating buzz at tradeshow events, and adding surprises to sales meetings.

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