{"product_id":"create-your-own-thumball-6-w-permanent-marker","title":"Create-your-own Thumball 6\" w\/ Permanent Marker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I erase and reuse the panels?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No. While this is a customizable team building ball, the panels are not erasable. This prevents smudging during play and helps keep prompts visible over time.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What kind of marker should I use?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Use a fine-tip permanent marker for best results. The ball ships with one marker included. Avoid washable or erasable markers, as they may smear.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Any tips for writing on the panels?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Use a fine-point permanent marker and take your time to write clearly. Practicing your prompts on paper first can help ensure legibility and fit.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What makes this different from other Thumballs\u0026reg;?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Unlike pre-printed Thumballs\u0026reg;, this DIY version gives facilitators full creative freedom to tailor questions and activities to their specific training content and audience.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Who uses Create Your Own Thumball\u0026reg; most?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Trainers, teachers, facilitators, HR professionals, coaches, and team leaders who want a versatile tool for engagement and customized learning.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCreate Your Own Thumball® (6″)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cem\u003ecustomizable team-building ball\u003c\/em\u003e that lets facilitators design unique icebreaker questions, coaching prompts, or review games. With 32 blank panels, this \u003cem\u003eDIY icebreaker activity\u003c\/em\u003e becomes a \u003cem\u003epersonalized conversation starter\u003c\/em\u003e for training workshops, classrooms, or team meetings. Use the included permanent marker to create an \u003cem\u003einteractive training tool\u003c\/em\u003e tailored to your content and audience. This DIY Thumball® lets you tailor the game to \u003cem\u003eany learning goal\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY FACILITATORS LOVE IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnlimited flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Build your own prompts for leadership training, icebreakers, coaching sessions, wellness checks, or just-for-fun games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInteractive engagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss the ball, answer the question under your thumb, and keep the group energized and involved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable and durable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, stitched 6″ fabric ball designed to last through countless training sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalized learning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps trainers align activities directly to their content, participants, or organizational culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT’S INCLUDED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 6″ Thumball® with 32 blank panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent marker included for writing prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBEST USES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorporate training workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeam building and icebreakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadership coaching and mentoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassroom learning and student engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWellness, DEI, or custom content programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I erase and reuse the panels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. While this is a customizable team building ball, the panels are not erasable. This design prevents smudging during play and ensures the prompts stay visible long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What kind of marker should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: To create your personalized conversation starter, be sure to use a fine-tip permanent marker works best. The ball ships with one marker included. Avoid washable or erasable markers as they will smear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Any tips for writing on the panels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes! Use a fine-point permanent marker and take your time to write clearly. Practicing your prompts on paper first is a good way to ensure legibility and fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes this different from other Thumballs®?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Unlike pre-printed Thumballs®, this DIY version gives facilitators total creative freedom to tailor questions and activities to their specific training content and audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Who uses Create Your Own Thumball® most?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Trainers, teachers, facilitators, HR professionals, coaches, and team leaders who want a versatile tool for engagement and customized learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3Q-QbVh1riI?rel=0\u0026amp;start=3\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage above shows suggested use only. You'll get a ball with 30 BLANK panels!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e** TIPS **\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"boldnote\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to customize your Thumball™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"boldnote\"\u003eUse a permanent, fine-tip marker so it's easy to write and doesn't smudge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"boldnote\"\u003ePlan before your write! You have 30 panels to fill up (10 blue; 20 silver). The two pre-printed panels on the top and bottom say “You Choose,” allowing players to respond to any panel on the ball.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"boldnote\"\u003ePractice your writing! Be sure your handwriting is big, bold and legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"boldnote\"\u003eFill all the spaces! Write in vocabulary words, questions, key words, and more. If you still have empty spaces, consider one or more of these ideas:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat a prompt twice. Repetition can be good (if you put the same words on two panels – simply let players know that they need to build upon a previous answer).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Pass to the right” – player passes the ball to the person directly to the right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Stump the Leader” – player chooses which panel the facilitator must answer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Toss Again” – player tosses ball up and re-catches it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Share 5” or “Group Share”– player gets topic from facilitator and 5 or more players must all offer answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacilitation Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepending on your group, roll, pass, toss, or kick Thumball™ among players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirculate the ball clockwise, counterclockwise or random direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecify which thumb to look under for the prompt -- right thumb, left thumb or the finger of your choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk players to respond to the prompt. Or, to kick it up a notch, invite them to ask another player to respond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect time limits for responses and length of game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd point values to each prompt\/question and let players know that will earn and\/or lose points for each response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: This ball is part of our exclusive Silver Series Thumballs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMORE RESOURCES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/thumballs\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Silver Series Thumballs\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Silver Series Thumballs\"\u003eAll about Silver Series Thumballs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Fidget Tool Blog Posts\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.trainerswarehouse.com\/category\/best-fidgets\" aria-label=\"Fidget Tool Blog Posts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tips on Facilitating with Thumballs\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/2948\/3287\/files\/Thumballs.pdf?v=1766483216\" aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about Tips on Facilitating with Thumballs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTips \u0026amp; Suggestions on Facilitating Thumball Experiences\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/worksmart\/icebreaker-questions\" title=\"How deep to discuss\" aria-label=\"How deep to discuss\"\u003eHow Deep to Discuss\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/worksmart\/what-makes-good-question\" title=\"7 tips to formulate great questions\" aria-label=\"7 tips to formulate great questions\"\u003e7 Tips to formulate great questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/worksmart\/tight-lips-at-work-its-time-to-unzip-it\" title=\"More tools for great conversations\" aria-label=\"More tools for great conversations\"\u003eMore tools for great conversations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/worksmart\/whats-thumball-style\" title=\"Discover your thumball style\" aria-label=\"Discover your thumball style\"\u003eDiscover Your Thumball Style\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Elfsight Amazon Reviews | BLTHAC6 Create Own Thumball --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elfsight-app-6661b4c5-8d18-4604-853f-8b63b3a10e1c\" data-elfsight-app-lazy=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trainers Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67743513804890,"sku":"BLTHAC6","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4154\/7098\/files\/create-your-own-thumball-6-w-permanent-marker-314.webp?v=1792250173","url":"https:\/\/waylico.com\/products\/create-your-own-thumball-6-w-permanent-marker","provider":"Wayli Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}