Fax: 508-651-2674 
Category: PRODUCT SELECTION & USE
Find the perfect educational tools for, well, whatever topic you teach. Whether you facilitate training for adults or kids, Trainers Warehouse training tools are infinitely adaptable to a broad range of teaching and training topics. Explore our infographics for help finding the right tool for your group and for your particular needs. Then, when you’ve decided on that just-right teaching aid, find oodles of training tips so you can put it to use in the most effective ways possible.
Just-Right Recognition – a dozen ways to say “good job!”
Recognition is said to increase performance by as much as 24%. Still, finding the perfect way to say “good job” or “I appreciate you” should start with a quick assessment of your goals. What do you hope to achieve by recognizing someone’s effort? REWARD – focus on Grandiose Achie... Read More
The Wheel of Happiness — a personal venture
I love that scholars are studying happiness and finally understanding that success does not breed happiness; rather happiness breeds success. I learned that from my dad who long ago left the corporate world to start Trainers Warehouse. Starting a new business felt financially risky, but his happines... Read More
For more Class Participation, Know your Goal
The more engaged students are in the learning process, the more they will absorb. While this makes intuitive sense, the assertion is also backed up by loads of brain research showing that when more areas of the brain are involved in an experience, the more memorable it becomes. So, to maximize learn... Read More
Getting to know you with Quick Response Whiteboards
If your group would feel more relaxed and benefit from knowing a bit more about one another, try this Quick Response Board activity. Have each person write on the board a most unusual fact about themselves (oddest job, a phobia, worst nightmare, proudest accomplishment, etc.) Then ask everybody to p... Read More
Which Fidget Toys are best for YOU?
I was blown away to see the popularity of Fidget Cube on Kickstarter a couple of years ago. Over 50,000 “backers” pledged more than $2,000,000 in just the first week (and the developers were only looking for $15,000 to get started). Despite a hint of jealousy, I’m truly delight... Read More
How do you promote core values in your company?
YFS Magazine (Young, Fabulous and Self-employed) ran an article not too long ago on “100 Core Values from 15 Winning Companies.” They looked at a range of companies, including Zappos, Toms Shoes, Whole Foods, Accenture, Teach for America, Rackspace, A Weber, Barnes & Noble, Google, American ... Read More
How to Select a Team Building Game
With all the team-building games out there–in books, on blogs, facilitated by consultants, and shared in social media–how is one to know what experience is right for their group? The truth is that too many variables exist for there to be any “right answers.” But, hopefully,... Read More
The making and re-making of products
Last week, my 11-year-old had a week off from camp and said he wanted to come to work with me. I thought he’d help out in the Assembly Department, but he had Product Development in mind. Rather than explain that products take days, weeks, months, or even years to develop, I figured we coul... Read More
Ready-to-Play training Games
Although Trainers Warehouse doesn’t focus on many content-specific board games, I’ve come across a few really good ones recently. I’ll continue to add to this list as I learn of more. Admittedly, these aren’t all “Board” games, but they’re off-the-shelf, r... Read More
Go Old School with Post Card Reminders
As an advocate and frequent user of the US postal service, I’ve been closely following the news about their financial woes and efforts to fix it. And yet . . . when I think about opening MY mailbox each afternoon, I still experience a small rush of anticipation. Will I find a letter, postcard,... Read More
PRODUCTS YOU’LL LOVE!
Who's First?® v3 Wireless Game Buzzer System
Engage fidgety fingers with a Desktop Fiddle Set
Build team spirit and communication with Team Writer
Learn more about who's who with the Favorites Thumball
SO MANY TOOLS! GET HELP CHOOSING WHICH ARE BEST FOR YOU
Whether you’re choosing a card deck for soft skills training, selecting questions for icebreakers, conducting a Jeopardy-style game, selecting fidget toys for your learning center, or trying to stretch a tight budget, Trainers Warehouse has you covered. Our WorkSMART blog will help you sort the myriad of educational tools to find those that are perfect for your needs.
LOAD UP ON THE FREE STUFF
While we have hundreds of trainer resources and educational tools on our Trainers Warehouse e-commerce site, we also offer loads of free tips, tools, suggestions, and best practices so you can optimize your training or teaching effectiveness. For instance, peruse our sites to learn how to:
- Increase student participation.
- Help learners stay focused.
- Create a supportive, learning-friendly environment.
- Make learning “stickier” and more memorable.
Find loads of free training tips and tools. Or, read a few of our product descriptions. Even if our tools aren’t in your budget, I’m guessing you’ll learn a lot, and maybe we’ll inspire you to create your own teaching aids!