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Wheel Spinner

Free random name picker wheel for teachers. Paste your class list and spin to pick a student — no login needed.

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Why use it?

The classroom problem it solves

Teachers do not need a novelty spinner — they need a fair picker that keeps questioning moving. The wheel makes the randomness visible, which matters when students challenge “why me?” Visibility is the point: fairness has to be seen, not just claimed.

Good moments to use it

Where wheel spinner earns its place

  • Select students fairly for questioning and contributions
  • Run classroom games and prize draws
  • Remove teacher bias from who gets picked

Teacher tip

A small choice that improves it

Announce the rule before the first spin. If names stay in or come out, say so once — then stop negotiating mid-lesson.

In the classroom

Put it into a lesson

A simple routine for making the tool useful rather than distracting.

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Example

One way to use it

Example: display the wheel, ask the question first, give think time, spin once, take the answer, then spin again for a “improve or extend” bounce rather than jumping straight back to teacher talk.

Help

Wheel Spinner FAQ

Practical answers about setup, classroom use and what pupils need to do.

Can I save my class list?

Yes. Hit Copy Link to get a shareable URL with your names, theme and settings baked in — no account needed. Your list also autosaves in this browser.

Does it work for large classes?

Yes. The wheel handles long class lists and spins smoothly even with thirty-plus names.

Can I change the colours?

Yes. Pick from styles like Arcade, Neon Night, Candy, Sunset, Casino and Classic to match the mood of your lesson.

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Teacher ideas

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