What is this tool?
This is a customizable random spinner for any subject. A spin should lead to a clear action: define, solve, compare, sketch, justify, demonstrate, or ask a follow-up question.
A cheerful classroom picker
One line, one sunflower petal.
Enter names, vocabulary, or prompts. Add up to four independent wheels, then spin one—or spin them all together.
2–16 petals per wheel
Up to 4 wheels
Step 2
Spin a sunflower
Random selection and practice
How to use Sunflower Classroom Spinner in class
Add terms, questions, student numbers, topics, or challenge levels to a sunflower wheel and use the result to begin a classroom task.
Best for: K–12
Prep time: 3–5 minutes
How to use it
- Add 8–16 items from one lesson or review goal so the labels stay readable.
- Model exactly what students do after the wheel stops.
- Give quiet thinking time before asking for an answer, then invite a second student to add evidence or another method.
Classroom example: math representation review
Add “number line,” “equation,” “table,” “diagram,” and “words” to the wheel. After a spin, students represent the same problem in the selected form and explain what the representation makes easier to see.
Teacher tips
- Use student numbers instead of full names when the wheel is projected.
- Mark easier and stretch items so students can enter the task at different levels.
- Allow students to request a hint or a partner after a random selection so participation stays safe.