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If you need a long-lasting 11x17 sheet protector, you’ve come to the right place! You'll find countless ways to use DocU-Sleeves, including protecting certificates, checklists, job aids, evacuation signs, posters, and real estate listings. We offer plastic sleeves for paper 11x17, as well as many other sizes ranging from photo sizes (3.5” x 5”) to poster sizes (27” x 34”).

These versatile sleeves are sturdy and dependable, yet flexible and lightweight. They stick to any surface with your preferred pre-attached backing. Use these handy 11x17 sheet protectors as a substitution for lamination or dry-erase boards, or to display important reminders or motivational posters.

FEATURES

• ORIENTATION: Sleeves accommodate horizontal or vertical sheets.
• HANGING THE PLASTIC SLEEVES: Backing options include VELCRO/OMNI, magnets, and easels; all come pre-attached to the sheet protector. Learn more about backings here.
• REUSABLE: Durable, reusable sleeves hold up to many transitions.

View video DEMO below!

Trainers Warehouse carries a variety of document protectors to meet your needs. Display your important posters in an 11x17 sheet protector with our signage stands. You never know when you might need DocU-Sleeves and signs, so be sure to stock up; the more you buy, the better the discount!

Since 1990, Trainers Warehouse has remained a family-owned business. We take pride in offering high-quality, innovative products backed by our generous 100% satisfaction guarantee. Purchase these plastic sleeves for paper 11x17 with full confidence today.

** TIPS FOR USING 11x17 PLASTIC SLEEVES **

There are literally hundreds of uses for DocU-Sleeves. We see them in use for certificates, job aids, real estate listings, checklists, and evacuation signs, to name just a few.

No matter how you use DocU-Sleeves, here are just a few tips:

• ORIENTATION
  • You can put sheets in vertically or horizontally (portrait or landscape).
  • For vertical use, we recommend leaving the opening at the top, unless it's posted outside and you want to protect your document from water. Even if the opening is at the bottom, your document is unlikely to slide out.
• BACKINGS
  • VELCO/OMNI - If you're not sure whether a recipient will use the sheet protector on a plaster or fabric wall, choose the VELCRO/OMNI backing, so that they can use it on either surface.
  • OMNI - the gentle adhesive will not harm painted walls.
  • MAGNETS - these are best used for metal surfaces like file cabinets. They are light-weight magnets so if you stuff too many sheets in the DocU-Sleeve, it might be too heavy and slide down.
  • CONVENIENCE: We send the DocU-Sleeves with backings already attached.
  • EASEL: If you don't have wall space, but want a DocU-Sleeve to stand on a desk, ask us about Easel Backs.
• APPLICATIONS
  • LAMINATION: Use DocU-Sleeves in lieu of lamination.
  • DRY-ERASE: Put a blank sheet of paper inside (or some sort of worksheet, chart or form), then use dry-erase markers on the DocU-Sleeves. You'll see the wipe clean nicely. Plus, you can slide in colored paper, worksheets and forms.
• LONG LIFE
  • Slide sheets in an out as often as you need. They're not flimsy and so they'll stand up well to lots of transitions.
  • If using OMNI tabs, the adhesive may lessen if you take them up and down frequently, but feel free to get a back up supply of OMNI TABS!
  • DocU-Sleeves placed in direct sunlight or in very bright areas may yellow over time.
  • Are they recyclable? Not at this time, but we're working on it!

Extends to 6 feet tall!

At last, a graceful, versatile, and lightweight sign holder at an affordable price! The 6 ft. Floor Stand for 8.5" x 11" & 11" x 17" signs is easy to set up, easy to move, easy to swap in new signs at a moment's notice by simply printing them out on standard sized paper.

Weighing in at only a little over 2 pounds, this surprisingly stable floor stand doubles as a 5 ft. or a 6 ft. stand, measuring a maximum of 70" from floor to the top of the pole, and includes two plastic Docu-Sleeves (document holders) to accommodate both 8.5" x 11" and 11" x 17" signs. It collapses to 11.5" by means of an elasticized cord inside 5 individual poles -- just like collapsible tent poles! Plus, you'll get an independent 1ft. length that may be inserted to create a 6 ft. stand for better visibility in a crowded place.

Each base is 8" diam, weighs 1.3 lbs.

Recommended for indoor use.

** TIPS **

The floor stands are super convenient because they fold up like tent poles. Also, keep in mind these quick tips:

• If you need to move the sign stand, you'll have to move the base. If it you grab the pole, it will separate from the base. This isn't that big a deal, but is a useful reminder.
• While it's pretty easy these days to print out a sign, you can always put a clean sheet of paper in the DocU-Sleeve and write on the top with a dry-erase marker.
• Using the sign's dry-erase feature…
  • folks can easily write messages to one another and then erase them once read.
  • Velcro a marker and/or eraser to the sign for easy messaging.

EQ Thumball® Set is an emotional intelligence training game that helps teams and classrooms build self-awareness, empathy, and trust. This team-building icebreaker ball sparks conversation with every toss, turning abstract EQ concepts into interactive learning. Talk about self-awareness, empathy, trust, resilience, collaboration, and more. Perfect for leadership development, coaching, or social-emotional learning programs, the EQ Thumball® makes emotional intelligence training active and memorable.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Improve emotional self-awareness and self-regulation
• Build trust and empathy in teams
• Encourage resilience and stress management
• Enhance listening and interpersonal communication skills

DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Make it easy to talk about Emotional Intelligence in a fun and casual way, as well as build these five essential EQ competencies:

1. Self-Awareness
2. Self-Regulation
3. Motivation
4. Empathy
5. Social Skills

THE EQ THUMBALL SET

Emotional Intelligence is the capability of individuals to recognize their own emotions and those of others, discern between different feelings and label them appropriately, use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior, and manage and/or adjust emotions to adapt to environments or achieve one's goal(s).

We've specially selected this set of 6 Silver Series Thumballs, with more than 150 discussion topics, to stimulate conversations around Emotional Intelligence. Choose a ball that will help stir up simple conversation or develop deeper understanding about the world around you. The balls are super easy to use! Just toss it to another player and ask the recipient to look under their thumb and respond to the prompt.

• Set of 6 EQ-focused Thumballs® Each Silver Series Thumball (6" stuffed vinyl ball) looks like a cool soccer ball but is pre-printed with 32 questions/discussion prompts. They are suited for adults and teens alike!
• Each ball features conversation prompts that build emotional intelligence skills
• Durable, soft 6″ fabric balls with stitched panels
• Free mesh carrying bag

Following are more details about each of the popular Silver Series Thumballs in the Emotional Intelligence set:

• Emotional Intelligence Thumball: Develop your teams’ EQ by facilitating conversations that help participants grow more aware of their motivations, measure their reactions to difficult situations, and hone techniques to manage those emotions.
• Building Trust Thumball: Build bridges by fostering trust and respect and developing shared understanding about interests, values, and sensitivities.
• Common Ground Thumball: Discover shared experiences and interests. As you try to generate conversation to build new friendships and relationships, a key challenge is finding "common ground." This ball offers a fun way to uncover these commonalities.
• What Makes You You Thumball: Set the groundwork for deeper conversations. It was developed to help groups scratch below the surface and explore motivations, goals, and what makes you tick.
• Developing Resilience Thumball: Explore how individuals and teams can foster patience, acceptance, gratitude, kindness, forgiveness, and personal composure.
• Getting to Know You Thumball: Ask probing questions that get to your phobias, wishes, and favorite moments. For individuals who know each other pretty well already, it's an excellent way to dig a little deeper and learn something more!

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

WHY FACILITATORS LOVE THIS SET

• Active learning: Gets participants moving, talking, and thinking—ideal for experiential training.
• Deeper connections: Prompts explore emotions, trust, communication, and personal growth.
• Versatile: Use for icebreakers, coaching, team-building, or leadership development.
• Inclusive engagement: A safe, playful way to bring every voice into the conversation.

BEST USES

• Leadership training and coaching
• Team-building and staff retreats
• Classroom discussions on social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Conflict resolution and diversity workshops

FAQS

Q: How do you play?
A: Toss the Thumball®, catch it, and answer the question under your thumb. It’s that simple—and it works for groups of 4+ participants.

Q: What skills does the EQ set build?
A: It's an excellent emotional intelligence training game! The prompts focus on emotional intelligence—helping participants explore self-awareness, empathy, trust, resilience, and communication.

Q: Can I mix sets?
A: Yes! Many facilitators combine different Thumball® sets to align with training themes or keep activities fresh.

Q: Who uses EQ Thumballs® most?
A: Trainers, HR teams, facilitators, teachers, and coaches who want to build stronger, more self-aware teams.

Q: How durable are they?
A: Each 6″ ball is made with stitched, fabric panels for long-lasting use in training, classrooms, and workshops.

FROM A DELIGHTED TRAINER, WINSOME CULLEY

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