Wheel Spinner

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

Why teachers use it

Use wheel spinner instantly in class

Paste in your class list, hit spin and let the wheel choose who answers next. The wheel spinner removes the stress of cold calling by making selection feel random and fair rather than personal.

Popular classroom uses

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

Where wheel spinner fits in your lessons

Wheel Spinner is a free, no-login randomisers & classroom chaos tool you can use straight away in class. It works well for cold calling, fair student selection, group creation, and runs in any browser on your classroom display, laptop or a student device.

Great for

cold calling
fair student selection
group creation
lesson participation routines

Use it during

questioning routines
starter activities
group work setup
independent practice
plenary wrap-up

What teachers like about it

Built to be quick, clear and classroom-friendly so you can get on with teaching.

Opens instantly with no login or sign-up, so there is no setup time at the start of a lesson.

Picks fairly at random, so every student has an equal chance and you avoid choosing the same names.

It is quick to launch, so you can use wheel spinner the moment you need it in a lesson.

It works on classroom computers, laptops, tablets and phones without any installation.

Part of our randomisers and classroom management tools toolkit

Fair random selection, instant group creation and behaviour-support routines to keep your classroom running smoothly.

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Wheel Spinner FAQ

Answers for teachers looking for a fast, reliable classroom-friendly version of this tool.

Can I save my class list?

Yes. You can paste in names and the wheel will remember them for the session.

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. You can customise the wheel colours to match your house system or subject.

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Read how teachers use this format

Practical ideas and routines from our blog showing where this tool fits in real lessons.

Classroom rewards

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