Spin the Wheel — a free random name picker and decision wheel for the classroom

What is Spin the Wheel?

Spin the Wheel is a free random name picker and decision wheel for the classroom. Type or paste anything onto the wheel — pupils' names, or any set of choices — or load a saved class, then spin to pick fairly. It ticks as it spins, plays a fanfare with confetti on the winner, and you can remove each pick so you go round the whole class without repeats. Need to split a class into groups instead? Try Groupings.

How to use it

  1. Add what's on the wheel — type or paste entries (one per line), load a saved class, or tap a ready-made wheel.
  2. Choose your options — remove after pick (for fair turns), sound on/off, and how many to pick per spin.
  3. Make the wheel, then tap it (or press Space) to spin.
  4. Celebrate the winner, then spin again, keep them in, or remove them.

More than a name picker

Spin the Wheel doubles as a decision wheel for a hundred little classroom moments. Use a ready-made wheel for Yes / No / Maybe, a reward (five minutes free time, no homework, pick the music), a brain-break activity, a dice roll, heads or tails, or turn order — or type your own.

Why teachers like it

Spin the Wheel FAQ

Is Spin the Wheel free?

Yes — it's free. You can type or paste entries and spin, or sign in to load your saved class lists instantly.

Can I spin for things other than names?

Yes — type or paste anything, or use a ready-made wheel like Yes/No, a reward wheel, a brain-break wheel, dice or turn order.

Can it avoid picking the same pupil twice?

Yes — turn on Remove after pick and each winner drops off the wheel, so you can go round the whole class fairly.

Does it make a sound?

Yes — a ticking sound as it spins and a fanfare on the winner, with confetti. You can mute it with the Sound toggle.

Can I pick more than one at a time?

Yes — set how many to pick per spin (up to four) to choose a pair or a small group at once.

Related apps

Splitting the class rather than picking one? Groupings makes random teams, Seating Plan Maker arranges the room, and QR Generator turns any link into a scannable code.