Doughnut Spinner

Version 1.0 (February 2021)

Overview

This activity guide will help you create a double spinning wheel where you can spin both the inner (social) and outer (ecological) dimensions of the Doughnut to generate random combinations you can then explore.

Do share back your own Doughnut Spinners with us, and we'll create a story celebrating them all.

Why use it?

Have you ever wanted something playful and kinaesthetic to help you explore the many interconnections between the many dimension of the Doughnut?

If you have, the Doughnut Spinning Wheel might be just the thing for you!

Who is it for?

Facilitators, teachers and anyone who wants to bring some play into their presentations.

How long does it take?

60 minutes

What materials do you need?

 For the handmade spinner:

• A cardboard box
• 4 sheets of A4 paper
• A pencil
• A black marker pen
• A ruler
• Glue
• Scissors
• Sticky tack
• A compass
• Colouring in things

For the printed spinner:

• A cardboard box
• 4 sheets of A4 paper (optional)
• A pencil
• A ruler
• Glue
• Scissors
• Sticky tack
• A compass
• A3 print out of the Doughnut (available in 23+ languages)
• A craft knife (or similar)
• A board to cut on

Acknowledgements 

This tool was made by the DEAL Team

Links

Activity guide in google sheets