For teachers & students
Classroom Guide
A colorful, fair, and fun way to pick names, form groups and run review games. Spin Wheel Picker works on any device — no signup, no ads, no cost.
Quick start (60 seconds)
- Open the wheel on your projector or classroom display.
- Click Bulk edit and paste your class list — one name per line.
- Pick a theme (Rainbow or Pastel read well from the back of the room).
- Turn on Elimination mode so every student gets a turn.
- Tap Spin — or press the space bar — and celebrate the pick.
10 example scenarios
Fair cold-calling
Give every student an equal chance to answer.
Setup: Load class list, enable elimination mode, spin after each question.
Pro tip: Reset the list at the start of each lesson so nobody is 'safe'.
Random group formation
Split the class into balanced teams in seconds.
Setup: Load names, spin repeatedly and assign the first 4 picks to Team A, next 4 to Team B, and so on.
Pro tip: Use elimination mode to guarantee each student lands in exactly one group.
Review game — question wheel
Randomize which topic or question comes next.
Setup: Enter your review topics (Fractions, Photosynthesis, Verbs…) as entries.
Pro tip: Duplicate the trickiest topics so they come up more often.
Brain-break wheel
Quick 2-minute movement or mindfulness breaks.
Setup: Enter activities: Stretch, 10 jumping jacks, Deep breaths, Draw a doodle, Dance 30s.
Pro tip: Save it as a separate wheel so you can reuse it every day.
Classroom jobs
Assign weekly jobs without arguments.
Setup: Enter jobs (Line leader, Librarian, Tech helper…). Spin once per student.
Pro tip: Use elimination so jobs aren't repeated in the same round.
Reward wheel
Turn positive behavior into a mini celebration.
Setup: Enter rewards: Sticker, Homework pass, Choose the music, Extra recess minute.
Pro tip: Mix small and larger rewards so anticipation stays high.
Reading order
Decide who reads the next paragraph aloud.
Setup: Load class list with elimination on. Spin between paragraphs.
Pro tip: Let the current reader push the Spin button to boost engagement.
Presentation order
Fair, transparent order for student presentations.
Setup: Add all presenter names. Spin one at a time; write the order on the board.
Pro tip: Do the draw in front of the class so it feels transparent.
Vocabulary or spelling drill
Randomize which word comes next.
Setup: Paste this week's word list as entries.
Pro tip: Use the color themes to code by difficulty — pastel = easy, neon = challenge.
Decision wheel for the class
Let the class 'vote' when opinions are split.
Setup: Add the options (Movie A, Movie B, Free reading, Board games).
Pro tip: Great for indoor-recess choices when the class can't agree.
Tips that make it feel magical
- Project fullscreen so the wheel is the star of the room.
- Turn on the tick sound for suspense — mute it during quiet work.
- Weight important entries by adding them twice.
- Use a bright theme (Rainbow, Neon) for energy; Pastel or Ocean for calm.
- Let a student press Spin — small agency, big buy-in.
For students
Working on a group project or study session? Use the wheel to:
- Decide who researches which topic.
- Pick which flashcard to quiz next.
- Choose the order of speakers in your presentation.
- Break a tie when nobody wants to make the call.
FAQ
Is Spin Wheel Picker safe to use in schools?
Yes. The wheel runs entirely in the browser, requires no sign-up, sets no tracking cookies and never sends student names to a server.
How do I make sure every student gets picked?
Turn on elimination mode. The wheel removes each winner after their spin so every name is picked once before the list resets.
Can I save different class lists?
Yes. Each ready-made wheel has its own saved list in your browser, so you can keep separate wheels for different classes or activities.
Does it work on a classroom projector or interactive board?
Yes. Spin Wheel Picker is responsive and works on any modern browser, including projectors, smartboards, tablets and phones.
Ready-made classroom wheels
Open a pre-filled wheel for the most common classroom activities:
More reading: how-to guide, Wheel of Names alternative, or back to the main spin wheel.