How many people can this set handle?

Choose the 4-player or 8-player set, or expand up to 36 players in total).

Can the facilitator see who rang in first?

While the facilitator's P.A.D. will show that someone has rung in, it doesn't identify who. They must look at the player pads to see which has the green light, or the player can identify themselves. All other buzzers will have a red light.

How does the facilitator control the game?

The facilitator's remote has several buttons. To control the game, there are two options: The facilitator can press CONTINUE (blocks previous winners from buzzing in again until everyone has had a turn) or RESET (all can buzz again immediately). They can also adjust the sound level. Finally, a short press of the right/wrong buttons will play a correct (bing-bing) or incorrect (bzzzzz) sound; a long press of those buttons will trigger the system to indicate which player has had the most correct or incorrect answers.

Can I connect this to software?

Yes. The facilitator unit includes a USB port to integrate with compatible game-show software.

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Climer Cards

Use the power of visual metaphors to create meaningful dialogue

$29.95

Use a deck of Climer Cards with groups to increase conversation around a certain topic. Using the power of metaphors, the result is a meaningful dialogue that helps people connect and understand each other at a deeper level.

The cards spark ideas, connect people, enhance conversations, and deepen learning. You'll be surprised what users will say!

This simple deck of cards uses hand-drawn pictures to evoke metaphors and imagination. Climer Cards can be used in dozens of team activities. Used by facilitators, teachers, parents, therapists, and camp counselors alike, this deck of cards helps with team building activities, enhancing conversations, and generating creative ideas.

A VERSATILE TOOL FOR TEAM BUILDING AND CREATIVITY!

Coaches use them to get clients exploring new ideas.
Facilitators help participants express what they learned.
Social workers and counselors use them with clients to gain a deeper understanding of their experiences.
Teachers help students create connections in class.
Parents use them to get kids talking about their day.

CLIMER CARDS INCLUDE...

52 images based on watercolor paintings by Amy Climer
Sorting tool to mix large groups into smaller groups
Directions on use -- but feel free to get creative with endless variations!
52 2.5" x 3.5" cards made from high quality, coated paper.
Printed cardboard box

Lead your team, students, or family to deeper conversations with a simple, powerful deck of cards. Creative images offer hundreds of ways to use. Directions included or invent your own activities!

TEAM SORTING FEATURE TO DIVIDE INTO GROUPS

Climer Cards also have a built in tool to divide large groups into smaller clusters and makes that process fun and easy. Simply give each person a card and use the Shape side of the card to find others in the room with the same shape, color, or number. Each deck includes:

5 different shapes (groups of 10)
10 numbers (groups of 5)
6 colors (groups of 8-9)
You can also use for pairings, create smaller groups, or come up with new combinations.

Since 1995, Dr. Amy Climer has worked with hundreds of groups teaching creativity, leadership and change, team development, and facilitation skills.

AMY CLIMER DEMO'S THE DECKS!

See how to use the cards to build team creativity!

USE CLIMER CARDS THROUGH THE ONLINE PORTAL

For a 10% discount on the Climer Cards Virtual Platform, use promo code: TRAINER10

Spin to Win 24-inch Prize Wheel

Easily customize your write-on / wipe-off prize wheel!

$95.95

Answer Board, Marker, Eraser

Make participation easy! See who's learning what and who's not getting it!

$5.00

Answer Board, Marker & Eraser (Quick Response Paddle) is the original individual dry-erase board—introduced by Trainers Warehouse over 25 years ago. Built with high-quality, ghost-resistant dry-erase surfaces, these durable boards outperform flimsy imitations. Compact (6″ × 7.75″), handheld, and two-sided, each paddle includes its own felt eraser and bullet-tip marker, making them the professional choice for trainers, teachers, and facilitators who need reliable response tools session after session.

WHY FACILITATORS TRUST TRAINERS WAREHOUSE

See who's learning what… and who's not getting it with Quick Response Boards, plus marker and eraser! Encourage participation by having participants write an answer on their quick response whiteboard paddles. They are a huge hit with students and educators, as EVERY individual gets to write an answer, cast a vote, ask questions, and offer opinions, not just the fastest ones to raise a hand or shout it out.

Proven innovation: Trainers Warehouse pioneered the first response paddles more than 25 years ago, setting the standard for interactive learning tools.
Superior build: Premium dry-erase material prevents ghosting and withstands years of use—unlike thin, low-grade imports.
Inclusive participation: Every participant writes and reveals answers simultaneously, ensuring all voices are seen.
Fast feedback: Instant comprehension checks, votes, or polls—no Wi-Fi or batteries required.
Convenient storage: Handle includes a peg hole for easy hanging and organized classroom or training room use.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Durable two-sided dry-erase paddle (6″ × 7.75″)
Bullet-tip dry-erase marker
Mini felt eraser

HANDS-ON LEARNING WITH QUICK RESPONSE BOARDS FOR CLASSROOMS

True/false, multiple-choice, and quick-poll responses
Comprehension checks during workshops or meetings
Silent feedback, ranking, or prioritization activities
Complement to buzzer systems or digital polling

WHY THESE BOARDS STAND OUT

Trainers Warehouse boards are built to last. Unlike budget alternatives that warp, stain, or ghost after just a few uses, these boards feature superior materials that maintain a clean writing surface over time. As the first company to introduce response paddles more than two decades ago, Trainers Warehouse has perfected the design to balance durability, ease of use, and professional presentation.

FEATURES

Includes everything you need: whiteboard paddle, bullet-tip dry-erase marker, and a mini felt eraser
Extremely sturdy and durable
2-sided: write on both sides of the personal dry-erase mini-boards
Minimal to no ghosting: the high-quality surface is almost* immune to ghosting. * if you leave marker on for a long time, you might need to treat it with a cleaning solution, but it cleans up perfectly!
Handle Holes - the holes at the base of the handle make it easy to store these on a long peg
Ample space for writing: 6" x 7.75"

SEE THEM IN ACTION

Check out Quantity Discounts above!

** TIPS **

When you simply call on the first person to raise their hand, other participants quickly lose interest. The great thing about these two-sided dry-erase mini boards is that they encourage everyone to come up with an answer. Consider these tips to maximize use of your Quick Answer Boards:

Give participants enought time to think of their answer and write it down.
Get people energized and engaged by use the "stand-pair-share" activities and exercises.
Use Quick Response Answer Boards to break the ice. For example, ask each person to jot down a goal, concern, or favorite quote. Or, make it more interactive by having everyone write down where they live, and then find the person who lives the farthest away or closest to them.
Create common experiences for live and remote learners, when they all use the same tools.
Play games and entertain kids on long car rides. [If your car rides are anything like mine, the eldest starts blurting out answers to any challenge question we pose to our younger kids. Whiteboard Paddles make Q&A games much more fun!

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We’re confident you’re going to love using these dry-erase mini boards. Explore all of our accessories for response boards for more innovative, effective, and fun learning solutions. These whiteboard paddles boards pair well with game buzzers, game wheels, and other game show items. Place your bulk order today.

One of a Kind Fiddle Set

A bundle of 2 each of our ten favorite exclusive fiddles

$49.95

One-of-a-Kind Fiddle Set offers a curated mix of unique, hard-to-find fidget tools designed to boost focus, engagement, and stress relief. Unlike standard fidget packs, these are carefully selected quiet, non-distracting tools—perfect for trainers, teachers, HR teams, and facilitators who want to surprise participants and support kinesthetic learners in classrooms, workshops, or corporate training sessions.

WHY FACILITATORS LOVE IT

Truly unique: Each set contains unusual, hard-to-find fidgets that participants have likely never seen before.
Boosts focus & engagement: Helps reduce anxiety, channel nervous energy, and keep learners present.
Quiet & non-distracting: All tools are hand-picked to ensure they’re appropriate for professional learning environments.
Supports kinesthetic learners: Transforms learning into a physical as well as mental experience, improving retention.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

A curated collection of unique, assorted fidget tools
Reusable mesh storage bag for easy transport
Each set varies slightly—ensuring a surprise mix every time

BEST USES

Corporate training and team-building workshops
Classroom activities and student engagement
Office desks and remote work setups to reduce stress
Icebreakers, energizers, or recognition gifts
Participant giveaways and take-home reminders of training

PRODUCT QUALITY

Durable, long-lasting construction for repeated use
Quiet, non-distracting designs suitable for groups
Safe materials and trainer-tested selection

WHAT’S INCLUDED? -TWO EACH OF EVERY FIDGET TOOL!

We've bundled ten of our favorite Trainers Exclusive fiddles to save you over 40% than if they were purchased separately! You'll get 20 fiddles at a great price and will get 2 each of the following fiddles:

Gyrobi - The spinning fidget toy that twists, spins and rotates! Each Gyrobi is 3-3/4" diameter
Gyrobi Squared - Gyrobi's square cousin. Each Gyrobi is 3.5" square
Helix - Bright marbled colors, quiet action and mindless "fiddle-ability" make this the perfect fidget toy. The nine smooth beads circle the central axis of the Helix with ease!
Swingos - The 3 rings are seamlessly attached to each other, and rotate around each other in surprising and various ways. Grip the rings, or slip a finger in any of them, and swing away with abandon. Each ring is approximately 2" diameter and when fully stretched, the Swingo is about 5".
Loopeez - Endlessly flip the colored plastic pieces around and around the dual axes of the rings. The colored curved pieces are molded to fit perfectly in one hand or two. You won't believe how satisfying this feels in your hand! 3.5" long x 2" wide, when lying flat.
Loopeez Jr. - Loopeez little sibling comes in a compact smaller size for smaller hands. 2.5" long x 1" wide, when lying flat.
Clusterz - Designed to look like the nucleus of an atom, Clusterz hard plastic "proton" and "neutron" beads move around a center axis.
Flexygon - A colorful endlessly flexible hexaflexagon-shaped fidget toy - is Trainers Warehouse latest patented finger fidget toy.
Traxx - With four “tracks” linked end-to-end, Traxx twists, turns, and bends effortlessly, offering endless ways to fidget, spin, and pivot through your fingertips.
Tridget - A colorful, palm-sized fidget toy that's designed to keep your hands busy and your mind sharp! With three peanut-shaped pieces that pivot smoothly around a central pin.

PLUS+++ The One of a Kind Fiddle set is packed in a clear plastic bag for easy transport

FAQS

Q: How is this different from other fidget sets?
A: This set is curated with unusual tools that aren’t found in standard assortments, making it more memorable for participants.

Q: Are the tools quiet enough for training or classrooms?
A: Yes. Trainers Warehouse carefully selects fidgets that are quiet, non-distracting, and appropriate for professional environments.

Q: Can participants take them home?
A: Absolutely. Many facilitators give them as keepsakes to reinforce learning long after the session ends.

Q: Who benefits most from these?
A: Trainers, facilitators, teachers, HR teams, and anyone who wants to improve focus, relieve stress, or support kinesthetic learners.

Q: Does each set contain the same tools?
A: For the most part, yes. However, occasionally substitutions may occur.

Our "fiddles" may look like toys to the untrained eye, but they are truly serious learning tools. Kinesthetic learners will focus better and absorb your material more quickly if they have something to do with their hands.

Click here to view FREE Facilitation Notes for using Fiddles in the Classroom or the Boardroom!

Standard Koosh Ball, Medium, 3 inch

Use Koosh to fiddle, learn and remember!

$6.75

Reusable Dry-Erase Name Tents & Erasers, 12/boxed set

Reusable Dry-Erase Name Tents 12/set)

Never Forget A Name! 12-set includes erasers

$44.95

The Trainers Warehouse one-of-a-kind Reusable Dry-Erase Name Tents – Boxed Set of 12 help facilitators avoid the awkwardness of forgetting names while leading a group. Each dry-erase tent card makes it easy for participants to display their name throughout the session. When using the two-sided employee name tents for training sessions, facilitators and fellow participants can see names from both sides. Even better, the cards double as interactive tools for meeting and learning activities—invite learners to write answers, draw pictures, or vote on questions, and then hold up their tents to poll the group.

Check out our quantity discounts! Also available in a smaller space-saving size (3" H x 8.75") -- See #TCLBM10.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

12 reusable dry-erase tent cards (4" H x 11" L x 3"D)
Compact storage box for easy transport and safekeeping

KEY FEATURES OF CLASSROOM NAME TENTS FOR TEACHERS AND FACILITATORS

Never forget a name: professional, reusable name tents ensure facilitators always know participants by name
Interactive learning: use tents for polling, quick answers, drawings, and group activities
Reusable & eco-friendly: write, wipe, and reuse for every training session—no need to reprint
Professional look: clean white surface with clear visibility across the room
Convenient size: boxed set of 12 is ideal for breakout groups or smaller workshops
Complete kit: markers and erasers included for each card
Molded construction: Stacking and storage are easier than ever.
No ghosting! Use tents again and again with dry-erase markers (SOLD SEPARATELY).

COMMON USES

Corporate training sessions & workshops
Classrooms & student desk tents
Meetings & breakout groups
Interactive activities, polling, and brainstorming

FAQS

Q: How are these different from disposable tent cards?
A: Unlike paper tents, these dry-erase tents can be wiped clean and reused for countless sessions, saving money and time.

Q: What comes in the box?
A: The neatly-packed boxed set includes 12 reusable dry-erase tent cards.

Q: How do facilitators use them beyond names?
A: Ask participants to jot down answers, draw a symbol representing and interest or learning point, or respond to a question—then hold up their tent to share with the group. It’s a quick way to check understanding and boost engagement.

Q: Are they easy to clean?
A: Yes. Simply wipe the off with a dry cloth or tissue.

Q: Who benefits most from these?
A: Trainers, facilitators, teachers, and anyone running workshops, classes, or meetings where both name recognition and engagement matter.

Save time printing formal name cards. Instead, ask participants to write their names on the Original Reuasable Name Card -- LARGE two-sided dry-erasable name tents. The tents make your life easier and increase participant's comfort because they can write in a nickname, and be called by the name they prefer! So many benefits to Reusable Dry-Erase Name Tents.

** TIPS **

Reusable Name Tents don't just save you from printing and folding paper cards, they allow users to write in nick names, answer questions, or even share a favorite quote. They're great for:

Executive session name plates – save meeting participants the embarrassment of forgetting a name. Encourage them to write their nickname on the name tent.
Icebreaker activities – Instead of just a name or nickname, ask meeting or training participants to draw an icon that represents something important to them. Or, have them share a favorite quote. Even ask them to write down a goal for the day.
Table signage – No time print out signage? Write something out on a write-on / wipe-off table sign.

MORE RESOURCES

Facilitator Cards

60 tried-and-true facilitation processes in a convenient deck

$74.99

The Facilitator Cards Deck makes it easy to create an interactive, participatory facilitation experience on any topic. Don't default to the same teaching, training, coaching, and facilitation methods over and over. Use the 60 "Facilitation Tools" — activities, steps, frameworks, etc. — in this one-of-a-kind Facilitator Deck, to mix things up and keep your facilitations fresh every time.

60 FACILITATION TOOLS CATEGORIZED INTO FOUR STAGES OF FACILITATION

The color-coded background of each card indicates which goal or facilitation outcome the tool is uniquely targeted to achieve. While the process does not need to be linear, the underlying theory behind this deck is that flowing from Emotion to Execution is beneficial for most facilitation goals, most of the time.

Four color-coded categories of processing tools
- Emotion: use the teal cards help surface emotion, thoughts, feelings, reactions, and predispositions from your participants.
- Ideation: try the green tools to form, generate, and brainstorm ideas and concepts..
- Clarification: employ the yellow processes to clarify ideas, distill, pinpoint, get to the bottom, and find common ground.
- Execution: use the red cards, to make decisions, plan, strategize, and direct the group toward next steps.
15 tools in each of the four categories
Waterproof, wet-erase surface, so you can keep your notes directly on the card (and wipe off when you're done)! Be sure to use a wet-erase marker

FACILITATOR TOOLS ON EVERY CARD

The cards are quite easy to understand. The icons and colors help you recognize what it is, what it’s for, and how you can use it — all at a glance. This will make them as useful during a break in a facilitation when you’re deciding what to do next, as they are when you’re collaborating with a cofacilitator before a training to plan your agenda.

Each card has all you need to quickly determine if the processing tool is suitable to your needs:

Name of Processing Tool
Brief description of the process - descriptions are meant to be memory-joggers, to help you recreate the process during a facilitation. The are not intended to be complete or lengthy explanations (so you might have questions if you've never experiences that process firsthand.
Color and Icon indicating category
Group configuration (individual, pair, small group, big group)
Props required (marker, pens, tape, paper, index cards, sticky notes, flipchart...)
Blank space, for handwritten notes about when or how you plan to use the activity

GROUP SIZE ICONS

Individual means each participant is working through the process on their own.
Pairs means everyone is working through the process with a buddy.
Small Groups means the full group is divided into pods of 3 - 4 to work through the process.
Full Group means the entire group is working through the process together.

PROP ICONS

The props icons help you know what you need to have in your bag of tricks in order to use that process. We’ve tried to limit the props to essentials that most facilitators often have on-hand, including:

Flipchart: a large writin g surface with removable sheets (often interchangeable with whiteboard)
Marker: bold enough to read from a distance (no fine point felt pens), having both flipchart markers and some regular wide-tipped Crayola would be the dream
Writing Utensils: pens or pencils (anything people can write with quickly to read later themselves), at least one per participant
Paper: a stack of (scrap) blank paper (generally enough pieces of paper for your group size, but more is usually better here)
Sticky Notes: for writing on and sticking to a wall, flipchart, or other surface (typically 3”x3” will work, but for some processes you might find smaller or bigger stickies work better)
Tape: a roll of masking, blue (painter’s), or cellophane tape for adhering things to a surface
Index Cards: a stack of 3” x 5” cards (generally more than one per participant, and you can usually substitute small sheets of scrap paper)
Custom: some special prop needs to be created or procured, explained in the description
None: no props needed

WET-ERASE FEATURE

Write. Erase. Repeat! The white space on the front of is perhaps the most powerful aspect of Facilitator Cards. This erasable whitespace is a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book, map, and diary all wrapped into one. Here are some of the ways you can put that wonderful little square of white to work:

Write a keyword, agenda item, or activity name on each card to designate when you’re using that process in your facilitation.
Note timing, like how long you want the process to take, when you want it to start and end, or how many minutes you’re giving a particular step.
Jot down ways you’re tailoring that process, or mixing it up (e.g., changing the group configuration, swapping a prop).
Assign a “Parking Lot”-ed share to a card for later in your facilitation.
Scoring how well it worked for your goals (e.g., with a number, or super secret symbol scoring system), so that later, when you’re debriefing, you can recall exactly how you felt.

Get To Know Facilitator Cards

Session Debrief Thumball

Debrief Key Learning Points

$32.95

The point of any learning game is the debrief—the conversation at the end of the experience when facilitators tease out observations and learning points.

LEARNING GAMES ARE WORTH THE BOTHER!

Make the most of any learning game! Learners don't want to be in training sessions that they feel are a waste of time. Similarly, facilitators want to use their time well. Skilled trainers, teachers, and facilitators know that learning becomes more "sticky" if they can create experiences that draw out emotions, incorporate physical movement, include surprise, and help learners stay focused. It's why games are the perfect conduit for growth and learning, and the reason trainers take time to find the perfect experiences.

One more benefit of games is that they remove you from the real world. If facing a challenge that differs from their real job, players often feel safer trying new things, take risks, and assume different roles. They get to see how normal tendencies, ways of thinking, and manners of behaving play out and intersect with others.

DEBRIEF LEARNING GAMES, EXERCISES, AND ACTIVITIES

But that's just the start. For experiences to stick -- for them to move to long-term memory -- individuals must take time to think about what happened. They have to talk about it, relate it to something they already know, understand its importance, and consider when they might need to retrieve that learning down the road. After all, we only remember what we take time to think about (otherwise it's quickly in and out of our brains). That's the importance of a DEBRIEF!

You'll find the Session Debriefs Thumball useful for games focusing on:

Team building
Communication
Leadership
Process improvement
Negotiations
... and more

SESSION DEBRIEF PROMPTS BASED ON BRAIN SCIENCE

I realize that may have sounded like a lot of memory and brain gobbledy gook above, but it's all applied in the Session Debrief Thumball.

This unique Silver Series Thumball offers a variety of conversation prompts that will help players consider the behaviors, strategies, and communication techniques that helped and hindered their success. Among the 32 prompts, you’ll find discussion starters that help players think about and process their experience and focus on the learning points worthy of long-term memory. For instance:

Home in on feelings experienced during the game
Consider roles assumed by various players and how those emerged
Observe the strategies that help divide the group or build consensus
Think about the means by which leaders emerged
Understand communication strategies that helped or hindered the group's efforts
Apply lessons to real world challenges

©Trainers Warehouse – Trainers Warehouse holds the copyright for this set of questions. Reproductions cannot be made without express approval.

MORE LEARNING GAMES AVAILABLE FROM TRAINERS WAREHOUSE

Trainers Warehouse sells so much more than Thumballs. Explore a variety games that build awareness or skill in communication, team development, and leadership. Find additional debrief tools here.

Synergy Stack

Leadership Facilitation Deck

$149.99

Synergy Stack is a deck of "Habit Cards"

The deck contains 48 "Habit cards," that help colleagues build synergy, communication, and understanding through improved Connections, Clarity, Curiosity, and Commitment. Use this thoughtful deck to help teams in their "Getting to Yes" efforts. Build strength in communication and negotiation skills. Develop alignment between individuals, teams, and departments by fortifying this critical set of skills and habits.

4 COLOR-CODED CATEGORIES TO BUILD SYNERGY

CONNECTION: Get to know one another as human beings. The 12 GREEN cards focus groups on topics such as showing empathy, getting to know peers beyond the workplace, being real, giving credit where it's due.
CLARITY: Develop a shared understanding of success. The 12 TEAL cards home in one on building shared understanding about goals, expectations, and priorities.
CURIOSITY: Show genuine interest in other perspectives and possibilities. 12 ORANGE cards seek to explore others interests and perspectives through inquiry, idea sharing, challenging assumptions, openness to new thinking.
COMMITMENT: Coming to clear commitment. 12 BLUE cards help get teams to the finish line by helping teams stay on track, honor deadlines and confidentiality, accepting accountability, and sparking action.

KEY ELEMENTS OF SYNERGY STACK CARDS

Title: The name of the HABIT (12 habits for each of the 4 Cs).
Color and icon- associated with one of the 4 Cs.
Description of the Habit – definition of the habit explains what the habit looks like when used effectively.
Question – example phrase showing how one might further explore or discuss the habit.

SO MANY USES

This thoughtfully curated collection of tools, games, and activities is designed to amplify team collaboration, foster innovation, and spark meaningful conversations among leaders at every level. The Synergy Stack deck is perfect for workshops, team retreats, or leadership development programs, such as:

Dynamic Team-Building Exercises: Engage participants with activities that build trust, improve communication, and encourage problem-solving in real time.
Powerful Discussion Prompts: Dive deep into leadership challenges using expertly crafted questions and scenarios.
Adaptable Frameworks: Tailor activities to any group size or leadership style with flexible resources that meet your training objectives.
Plus...
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Project kick-offs
- Post-project reviews
- Company offsites
- Conferences
- Coaching and mentoring
- Conflict resolution and Negotiation Training
- Communication training

READY-TO-GO LEARNING EXPERIENCES & GAME IDEAS

SynergyStack includes access to an online hub that's chock full of facilitation and teaching notes, multimedia content, deeper explanations of the 4-Cs approach, and 13 games that you can tailor to the needs of your groups.

3 general "icebreaker" exercises that use all the cards in the deck
4 exercises that use just the 12 cards of the associated "C"
1 Teambuilding exercise
3 one-on-one activities (build self-confidence, coach through a conflict, career development)
2 personal development activities

LEARN MORE

Read a synopsis here.

Listen to a recording.

FA

FAQs

Q: What is Synergy Stack?
A: Synergy Stack is a deck of 48 “Habit Cards” designed to strengthen team communication, collaboration, and negotiation. The cards help teams build practical habits across four areas: Connection, Clarity, Curiosity, and Commitment.

Q: How do teams use Synergy Stack in training or workshops?
A: Facilitators use the cards as conversation starters, reflection prompts, and activity guides during team-building sessions, leadership development workshops, project kickoffs, and retrospectives. The deck supports both group discussion and one-on-one coaching.

Q: What are the four categories in Synergy Stack?
A: The deck is organized into four color-coded categories:

Connection (green): building empathy and human connection
Clarity (teal): aligning on goals, expectations, and priorities
Curiosity (orange): exploring perspectives and challenging assumptions
Commitment (blue): accountability, follow-through, and action

Q: What’s included on each Habit Card?
A: Each card includes the habit name, a brief description of what the habit looks like in practice, and a sample question or prompt facilitators can use to spark discussion or reflection.

Q: What kinds of programs is Synergy Stack best for?
A: Synergy Stack works well for team building, leadership development, strategic planning, communication training, negotiation training, conflict resolution, project kickoffs, post-project reviews, offsites, and coaching or mentoring sessions.

Q: Is Synergy Stack suitable for different group sizes?
A: Yes. The cards can be used with small groups, full teams, or in one-on-one coaching. Activities can be adapted for workshops, retreats, classrooms, and conference sessions.

Q: Are ready-to-use activities included?
A: Yes. Synergy Stack includes access to an online hub with facilitation notes, deeper explanations of the 4Cs framework, multimedia resources, and 13 ready-to-run games and exercises that can be tailored to different learning goals.

Q: What skills does Synergy Stack help develop?
A: The cards help build practical habits for communication, collaboration, alignment, curiosity, accountability, problem-solving, and negotiation—skills that support high-performing teams and effective leadership.

Me First 12-player Wireless Game Buzzers

Me First Game Show Buzzers - Version 4

Easily facilitate competitive games!

From $59.95

Me First!® v.4 Wireless Game Buzzer System (8-user set) is a game show style training tool that energizes reviews, quizzes, and competitive learning. This wireless classroom buzzer system lights up on the player’s pad to show who buzzed in first—keeping games fair and fast-paced. Trainers and teachers love it for adding excitement to team building, test prep, and corporate workshops.

Each player uses a Personal Answer Dome (P.A.D.); when someone buzzes first, their P.A.D. lights GREEN and all others light RED so you instantly see who won the buzz-in. The facilitator can press CONTINUE to block previous winners from the next round or RESET to let everyone ring in again.

KEY FEATURES

8-player set: includes 8 player P.A.D.s + 1 facilitator control unit; batteries included
4-player set: includes 4 wireless P.A.D.s + 1 facilitator control unit (with USB port)
Instant lockout: identifies the first buzz within .001 seconds; others lock out
Player lights: first player’s P.A.D. turns GREEN; others RED
Facilitator control: choose CONTINUE (block previous winners) or RESET (all can buzz again)
RIGHT/WRONG feedback: facilitator unit plays sounds; player P.A.D.s flash for correct/incorrect
Wireless & portable: 2.4 GHz; ~80 ft RF range; under 4 lbs; snap-in battery door
USB integration: 1 USB port on the facilitator unit for use with game show software
Concurrent play: pairing memory lets two games run at once (keep facilitators 10+ ft apart)

Need flexibility? Add extra player P.A.D.s (up to 36) or choose the smaller 4-player set.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

8 player P.A.D.s (approx. 3" diameter)
1 facilitator control unit
Batteries
1 USB port on the facilitator unit

Note: v.4 is not compatible with v2 and earlier versions

SPECIFICATIONS

Lockout speed: identifies first buzz within .001 seconds
Wireless: 2.4 GHz; RF range ~80 ft (line of sight)
Weight: < 4 lbs; snap-in battery door
USB: integrates with game show software

See quick-start and full instructions linked from the product page.

COMMON USES

Corporate training games, icebreakers, and debriefs
Classroom quiz reviews and formative assessment
Team-building energizers and decision-making exercises
Game-show style learning (e.g., Jeopardy-style formats)

FAQS

Q: Does this system have a light tower?
A: No. Me First! lights the player’s P.A.D. GREEN for the winner and RED for others—so you can see results without a tower.

Q: Can I exclude players who already answered?
A: Yes. Press CONTINUE to block previous winners from buzzing in again until others have had a turn, or RESET to reopen buzzing for everyone.

Q: What’s the range of this wireless classroom buzzer system?
A: About 80 feet in open space; reliable for most classrooms and training rooms. :

Q: How fast does it determine the first buzz?
A: The system identifies the first buzz within .001 seconds and locks out others.

Q: Can I expand or run two games at once?
A: Yes. Add extra P.A.D.s (up to 36). Pairing memory also allows two concurrent games if facilitator units are 10+ ft apart.

Me First game show lockout buzzers make teaching and learning fun for everyone involved! Your students or trainees will have a blast competing to earn points by answering questions, while you enjoy the thrill of hosting. These innovative Me First wireless buzzers turn everyday teaching sessions into unforgettable game shows. Use these dynamite audience participation buzzers to captivate your classroom and get everyone involved in the day’s lesson, all while teaching them more effectively.

With Me First!® Personal Answer Dome (P.A.D.) at every seat, participants can compete to answer your questions and win points. The facilitator remote lets you choose whether to block out players who have already buzzed in or reset the system so that everyone can answer.

Click here for the Me First wireless buzzers simple operating instructions.

HOW TO PLAY

Facilitating Me First! Games is easy and stress-free.

ASK the audience your question.
PARTICIPANTS BUZZ IN with their responses by pushing on the dome of their P.A.D.
QUICKLY SEE RESULTS: When someone buzzes in, the Facilitator Unit lights up GREEN. The student to buzz in first will see their P.A.D. turn GREEN, signaling that it's their turn to answer the question. All other participants’ P.A.D.s will light up RED until the facilitator presses the CONTINUE or RESET button.
INDICATE RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWER: If a player answers incorrectly, the facilitator can press the red “WRONG” button, to create a buzzing sound; If the Me First player provides a correct answer when playing, the facilitator can press the green “RIGHT” button to make a DING-DING sound. The correct player's P.A.D. will also flash to indicate that they answered correctly. The wireless game show lockout buzzers track this data for the entirety of the game.
CHOOSE CONTINUE OR RESET: By pressing CONTINUE, the facilitator will “lock out” the P.A.D.(s) that have already been green, and turn them RED. All other P.A.D.s will light up YELLOW, signifying that those remaining players may again attempt to buzz-in. Me First! hosts can keep pressing CONTINUE after subsequent questions until all players have had a chance to answer.

USE ME FIRST GAME BUZZERS FOR GROUPS OF ALL SIZES

Add additional Player P.A.D.s (sold separately) to expand the game to as many as 36 participants.
Add a second Facilitator Remote (sold separately) to run two games simultaneously, with each unit connected to multiple player P.A.D.s.
Accommodate smaller groups with the Me First small 4-player Buzzer Set.

SEE HOW ME FIRST GAME BUZZERS WORK

See demo of RIGHT and WRONG buzzer feature on the facilitator remote!

TRAINERS TIP: "I USE THEM AS AN EXERCISE COMPLETION INDICATOR"

I love when our trainers share their tips and tricks. This one is from seasoned facilitator and trainer, Nora Gerber:

"I use the Me First Buzzers with my table teams so they can indicate when the table has completed an assigned task or conversation. Then the whole room knows when everyone is ready to move along." To do this, hit "CONTINUE" after each table rings in. When all the table buzzers show RED, hit "RESET" and move along.

BONUS RESOURCES

SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE

The Me First Game Show Lockout Buzzer System is a cutting-edge way to gamify learning. Like every product sold by Trainers Warehouse, the set is fully backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Besides providing a fun and engaging experience for everyone involved, this set is an extremely effective teaching aid that empowers participants to absorb information more effectively than traditional teaching methods allow.

Couple your classroom game buzzers with game show software, fidget toys, dry-erase answer boards, and tons of other tools to make training and learning more engaging, effective, and fun.

Me First!® v.3 Wireless Buzzers - 1 player PAD

Add even more players to your Me First V.3 game set!

$39.95

Add-on Me First Player P.A.D.s (Personal Answer Domes) work with the Me First v.3 wireless buzzer systems #GAMFBB, or #GAMFB4.

ME FIRST V.3 GAME BUZZER SYSTEM FEATURES

P.A.D.s are sold individually -- order just the number you need. Facilitator remote is needed for this product to work!
Each P.A.D. measures 3" diameter
Set up to a maximum of 36 players can be created by purchasing these Add-on Player P.A.D.s PLUS a Facilitator unit. (#GAMFBF).
4-player and 12-player sets are also available.

Me First Wireless Game Buzzers allow faclitators to:

See who rang in first within .001 seconds
Choose whether to block out previous responders or invite everyone to ring in
Pairing Memory enables multiple Facilitator Control Units (placed at least 10 feet apart) to play games concurrent
Track which buzzer had the most right (or wrong) answers
Indicate if participant answered correctly. Lights flash on player's P.A.D. when you press “right” or “wrong” on the facilitator remote
Press and hold RIGHT to see who has the most correct answers
Press and hold WRONG to see who has the most incorrect answers
USB port enables integration with game show software
Easy Snap in battery door

REQUIRES FACILITATOR P.A.D.

PLEASE NOTE: THESE PLAYER P.A.D.s ARE DESIGNED TO WORK ONLY WITH ME FIRST v.3 (#GAMFBB, GAMFB4, GAMFBF). THEY WILL NOT WORK WITH OLDER VERSIONS OF THE ME FIRST BUZZER SYSTEM. These additional player P.A.D.s cannot be used as stand-alone units. They require a Me First Facilitator Control Unit in order to function.SPECS

80-foot wireless range [NOTE: The working range of each pad is guaranteed for 50' but it can be as much as 80]
2.4Ghz technology
Each P.A.D. uses 3 AAA batteries (included), 3" diam.
PADs power off after 45 minutes of non-use, or when facilitator powers off via remote.

View video of V2 Me First demo! (V3 coming soon)

See demo of RIGHT and WRONG buzzer feature on the facilitator remote!

MORE RESOURCES

(like JEOPARDY!)

Brain Building Blueprint Facilitator Kit

Brain Building Flip Book plus 88 memory-enhancing activities!

$375.00

WHAT'S INSIDE THE BRAIN BUILDING BLUEPRINTS FACILITATOR KIT?

This comprehensive kit includes a powerful mix of resources to help you design, deliver, and optimize impactful learning experiences. These research-backed, brain-based resources make lesson planning faster, easier, and more engaging. While the Flip Book offers a structured, comprehensive guide for planning sessions, the Card Deck serves as a grab-and-go solution for injecting high-energy, interactive exercises into any training. Together, these resources empower educators and trainers to plan and facilitate learning experiences that are not only effective but also memorable and enjoyable. Whether you're leading a classroom, corporate training, or workshop, these tools help ensure that every learner stays engaged, connected, and actively involved in the learning process.

BRAIN BUILDING TOOLS & RESOURCES: ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS FOR DESIGN & DELIVERY

1. Brain Building Blueprints Flip Book – A practical flip-through guide featuring a collection of brain-friendly learning activities, based on the 4Cs Brain-Based Learning Model. Quickly find and implement the perfect activity for any stage of learning!

FLIP BOOK FEATURES (ALSO SOLD SEPARATELY: #RDBBBB)

An innovative, easy-to-use tool designed to help trainers, educators, and facilitators create engaging and interactive learning experiences with minimal preparation.
Rely on the structured approach of the 4Cs Brain-Based Learning Model—Connections, Concepts, Concrete Practice, and Conclusions—this flip-and-go resource provides an intuitive approach to designing high-impact learning sessions.
Quickly locate relevant activities that align with your learners' needs, ensuring an effective and well-paced learning experience.
Easily map out a complete learning session.
Draw on step-by-step facilitation instructions, estimated time requirements, and a list of any necessary materials, so you can focus on delivering an impactful lesson rather than scrambling to plan it.
Utilize write-on, wipe-off pages at the back of the book to maximize planning and remember what you did from session to session.

2. 4Cs Brain Building Instructional Design Card Deck (44 Activities) – A compact and convenient set of 44 engaging exercises designed to boost learner participation and retention.

ACTIVITIES DECK INCLUDES (ALSO SOLD SEPARATELY #RDBBBC)

44 carefully curated activities – quick, high-impact exercises that align with the 4Cs Brain-Based Learning Model, making it easier than ever to design interactive and effective learning experiences on the go.
Color-coding indicates which stage of the 4Cs framework it supports, though many activities can be used in multiple contexts, giving facilitators the flexibility to adapt as needed.
Clear instructions so that activities can be put to use immediately. On each card, find the activity name, an overview of its purpose, estimated duration, setup instructions, required materials, and a clear, step-by-step facilitation guide.

3. 4Cs Brain Building Expansion Card Deck (44 Additional Activities) – Double your engagement options with an extra deck packed with 44 more powerful brain-friendly activities! For those looking for even more variety, an expansion pack is part of the Facilitator Kit.

4. Destination Design Pad – A structured planning tool to help facilitators map out learning outcomes based on:

Goals – What do learners need to achieve?
Motivation – How do you inspire engagement?
Action Plans – Steps to apply the learning.
Roadblocks – Identifying challenges and solutions

5. 4Cs Laminated Map – A visual session-planning tool that outlines the 4Cs Brain-Based Learning Model, helping you structure engaging and effective lessons with ease.

6. Two Brain Break Laminates – Quick-reference reminders to schedule essential brain breaks during sessions—because a refreshed brain learns better!

7. 50 "Safety" Cards – A unique participant engagement tool, consisting of 10 sets of 5 signal cards that learners can use to communicate with the facilitator without disrupting the session:

ELMO (Enough, Let's Move On) – When participants feel ready to progress.
Question – A signal that someone needs clarification.
Help – When support is needed.
Appreciation – A non-verbal way to express gratitude.
Pass – An option to skip responding or participating in a particular moment.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THE BRAIN BUILDING BLUEPRINTS FACILITATOR KIT

All-in-One Training Toolkit – Everything you need for seamless, interactive learning experiences in a single kit.
Saves Time & Effort – Ready-to-use tools mean zero prep time—just grab, flip, and facilitate!
Brain-Based & Research-Backed – Every component is designed to align with how the brain learns best.
Versatile & Adaptable – Works for any subject, skill level, and learning format (live or virtual).
Boosts Engagement & Interaction – Keeps learners active, focused, and participating, leading to higher retention and better outcomes.
Designed for All Educators & Facilitators – Whether you're a teacher, corporate trainer, coach, or workshop leader, this kit helps you deliver high-impact sessions effortlessly.

WHO SHOULD USE THIS KIT?

Corporate Trainers looking to make learning more engaging and interactive
Classroom Teachers who want to implement brain-friendly teaching strategies
Facilitators & Coaches who need a quick-access toolkit for engagement
Workshop Leaders & Presenters who want structured, high-energy learning sessions
Anyone leading learning experiences and seeking practical, research-backed tools!

TAKE YOUR LEARNING SESSIONS TO THE NEXT LEVEL!

With the Brain Building Blueprints Facilitator Kit, you have a powerful suite of tools to create meaningful, engaging, and interactive learning experiences—without the stress of planning from scratch!

Ready to transform the way you teach and train? Get your Facilitator Kit today and watch your learners connect, engage, and retain more than ever before!

WATCH THE DEMO

Brain Building Blueprint Cards - Overview

Brain Building Blueprint Cards - Virtual Instruction

44 activities to make online learning fantastic!

$69.95

The 4Cs Instructional Design Model – Now Optimized for Virtual Instruction!

Take the guesswork out of designing engaging online learning experiences. This updated edition of the Brain Building Blueprint Cards keeps the same brain-friendly 4Cs structure you love—Connections, Concepts, Concrete Practice, Conclusions—but adapts every activity for virtual classrooms, meetings, and remote training events.

The facilitator still benefits from having a hard copy deck in hand, making it easy to sort, select, and organize activities—but every exercise is designed to be conducted in a virtual environment.

The 4Cs Brain-Based Learning Approach

Each card is mapped to one of the 4Cs, helping you design memorable learning that works across all platforms:

C1 – CONNECTIONS: Spark interaction and link new ideas to learners’ prior knowledge.
C2 – CONCEPTS: Present new information using multi-sensory, engaging methods tailored for online learning.
C3 – CONCRETE PRACTICE: Reinforce knowledge with practice, peer teaching, and application—even in virtual breakout rooms.
C4 – CONCLUSIONS: Encourage reflection, summarization, and action planning for retention and transfer.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

This 56-card virtual edition gives you everything you need to energize remote learning sessions:

44 Activity Cards – 11 activities for each of the 4Cs, adapted for online facilitation.
Overview Card – A quick-start guide to the deck.
Tips Card – Expert suggestions to maximize online engagement.
Elastic Band – Keeps your deck organized and ready to use!

ON EACH ACTIVITY CARD

Each card provides clear, at-a-glance facilitation support:

Color-Coded Categories – Quickly identify activities by 4Cs stage (though many adapt flexibly).
Activity Name & Purpose – What the activity is and why it strengthens learning.
Time Estimate – Most take 5 minutes or less—perfect for online sessions.
Virtual Setup Instructions – Clear guidance for adapting the activity to an online environment.
Facilitation Tips – Step-by-step directions to keep learners engaged on-screen.

Why You’ll Love the Brain Building Blueprints Virtual Instruction Deck

Designed for Online Engagement – Every activity has been re-imagined for virtual facilitation.
Brain-Based & Research-Backed – Supports active, memorable learning no matter the medium.
Facilitator-Friendly – A physical deck keeps your planning process tangible and easy to manage.
Versatile & Inclusive – Works across topics, skill levels, and platforms.
Zero Prep Time – Everything you need is on the card—no lengthy lesson planning required.

Make your online learning interactive, memorable, and brain-friendly.
Order your Brain Building Blueprint Cards – Virtual Edition today and transform your remote training into high-impact learning experiences!

MORE BRAIN-BUILDING BLUEPRINT TOOLS!

Brain-Building Blueprint Flipbook – Organize your 4C Instructional Design Planning. (#RDBBBB)
Brain Building Blueprint Facilitator Kit – Everything you need to deliver exceptional, brain-friendly learning. (#RDBBBF)
Brain-Building Blueprint Card Deck for In-Person Instruction – Organize your 4C Instructional Design Planning. (#RDBBBC)

COMPARE THE IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL DECKS

Feature	Original Edition	Virtual Edition
Best for	In-person workshops, classrooms, and meetings	Online training sessions, virtual classrooms, and remote meetings
Format	56-card physical deck	56-card physical deck (hard copy for facilitator)
Activity Count	44 activities (11 per 4Cs stage)	44 activities (11 per 4Cs stage), each adapted for virtual delivery
Setup	Hands-on, in-room materials and interactions	Uses online tools (chat, polls, whiteboards, breakout rooms, reactions, etc.)
Facilitator Experience	Tangible deck makes it easy to sort, select, and organize activities	Same tangible deck for easy organization plus virtual setup instructions
Time Estimates	Most activities under 5 minutes	Most activities under 5 minutes (optimized for online pacing)
Versatility	Can be adapted for different ages, topics, and group sizes	Can be adapted for different ages, topics, platforms (Zoom, Teams, Meet, etc.), and group sizes
Tips & Guidance	Overview and tips cards for maximizing in-person engagement	Overview and tips cards with specific advice for online facilitation

UNZiP-it! Remote w/ Closers Prompts

Close your learning day with UNZiP-it!™ conversation prompts

$9.95

Mini Dry-Erase Table Signs

Mini dry-erase Signs for desks & tables

$13.95

Personal Mini Whiteboard Erasers (100/set)

Personal Mini Whiteboard Erasers; 100 in bag

Personal Whiteboard Mini Erasers (100/set)

Handy for dry-erase tents and answer boards

$39.95

Square Wheels Online

A tool to Recognize Reality and Get Rolling

$34.95

For over a dozen years, the Square Wheels® metaphor has proven itself to boost creativity and innovation, increase organizational effectiveness, improve communications, build teams, and generate a sense of active problem solving and involvement.

The expert facilitation techniques utilized in this exercise (listening, discussion, reframing, summarizing and prioritizing) can be easily transferred to other developmental and coaching opportunities.

Cartoons and images are simple, powerful and effective ways to create lasting impact. They are memorable, encourage creative thinking, and produce rapid individual involvement and understanding. As a metaphor, Square Wheels® has a myriad of applications:

As an icebreaker, this illustration relates to a range of business and workplace issues, at all levels of an organization. Use it as a vehicle to get a discussion moving, kickoff a training program, energize a staff meeting, or hone in on issues and opportunities.
As a design thinking, performance improvement tool, Square Wheels can be used to understand issues, define problems, brainstorm and ideate new solutions. The Square Wheels image is a powerful tool that draws out people's thinking on current situations and ideas for moving forward.
As a team review, to discuss approaches that are working and others that could use improvement

The 40-slide PowerPoint deck includes:

20 slides to facilitate your conversation, focusing on Square Wheels, Round Wheels, Pushers and Pullers
20 quotations to emphasize topics of leadership, change, brainstorming, teamwork, and communication

PRESENTATION FORMAT: The file is saved as a compressed “zip” file, and you will need a program such as WinZip to extrac the 3 files:

Square Wheels Reality Presenttion - Microsoft PowerPoint
Square Wheels Reality Facilitation Notes - Microsoft Word
Reflections Worksheet - Adobe PDF

This is a downloadable product. After you've placed your order, you will be able to log into your account and download the file.

Square Wheels®- is a registered trademark of Performance Management Company. © Trainers Warehouse. The facilitation guide was developed by Trainers Warehouse, with PMC's permission.