Alphabet Letter Wheel by Random Wheel Spin

Updated: July 5, 2025

What is an Alphabet Letter Wheel?

The Alphabet Letter Wheel is a free, interactive tool designed to help children learn the ABCs in a fun and engaging way. Created by Random Wheel Spin, this virtual spinner features all 26 letters of the alphabet, each paired with an image that starts with that letter. When spun, the wheel randomly selects a letter and displays both the letter and its associated picture. It can also speak the selected letter aloud, supporting both visual and auditory learners. This tool is perfect for preschoolers, home schooling, and classroom activities. Teachers and parents can customize the wheel, change colors, add images, and even embed it into their own websites. The wheel supports inclusive learning by providing a calm, engaging experience ideal for children with autism, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities. Its simple interface and cryptographically fair randomization ensure an unbiased and exciting result every time.

How To Use the Alphabet Letter Wheel

1. Add Names Simply click the "Add Names" button and type wheel names into the popup box.
2. Then click "Spin" in the center of the wheel.
3. The wheel will spin for about 8 seconds and a random letter will be selected.

Customization and Features

• Change Colors
  Each wheel can have up to eight different colors in it. The colors are randomly assigned to each wheel segment. You can change all the colors by clicking the "Change Colors" button Change Colors. This will open a color picker allowing you to select colors of your choice.

• Import Hundreds of Names from Excel, CSV or Google Sheets
  When you are in the "Add Names" screen you have the option to copy and paste long lists of names from Excel, CSV or Google Sheets directly into the wheel to save you time. You can drag and drop an entire Excel/CSV file or use this 'CSV' button CSV. A prompt will appear asking you which columns you wish to import (you can import multiple columns in one go - each cell is treated as a separate wheel entry/name). With Google Sheets you simply copy the data you want to import and paste it directly in the wheel entries screen. You can also import multiple columns at once from Google Sheets.

• Drag and Drop Multiple Images into Wheel
  The wheel supports images as well as names. You can have just images, just names or both! Images make the wheel a lot more engaging. How to add images to the wheel: Click the "Add Names" button - in this screen you can also drag and drop multiple images to the wheel from your computer or use this "Images" button to add multiple images to the wheel. This is a fun way to graphically show different pictures or faces on the wheel.

• Vocally Announce Winner
  Random Wheel Spin wanted to make the wheel as accessible as possible so we added the option to vocally announce the winner after each spin. This is optional and accessible in the "Add Names" screen.

• Auto Remove Winner After Each Spin
  You also have the option to auto-remove the winner after each spin. This is optional and accessible in the "Add Names" screen.

• Embed Wheel in Your Website
  You can embed a wheel to your own website. Click the link in the top menu to do this. All menus and buttons are removed so the wheel is tailored to your own branding.
  

• Full Screen Mode
  If you have a presentation or just want to view the wheel in a bigger format without all the menu and buttons click the two arrows in the bottom right of the screen. This will enlarge the wheel on your screen and remove all surrounding menus and text. To exit fullscreen mode simply click the two arrows again.
  

• Wheel Saves Automatically and Updates in Real-Time
  The virtual spinner wheel updates and saves in real-time meaning you can close the window by accident (without clicking a Save button) and your data will still be saved. The wheel saves automatically as soon as you update the names or colours. This means if you accidentally close your browser everything will reload where you left off the next time you open the website again. There is no need to login or have an account.
  

• Display Extra Information for any of your Wheel Entries
  You can customize the wheel to store and display extra information behind each of your wheel items (such as facts, questions, answers or actions) that can be displayed when a result is selected (so that extra information is effectively hidden until the item is randomly selected by the wheel).
  
  When the wheel is spun and a result is selected the user will see a "Click Me" button in the result popup which they click to display the extra information. The information could, for example, be some facts about that wheel entry, or a question, answer or action. It is particularly useful in the classroom getting students to answer questions hidden behind each of the wheel entries, as well as engaging presentations at work or team-building events, or a fun game between friends where that information is hidden until the wheel lands on an entry at random, such as a truth or dare game.
  
  To add extra information all you do is click the "Add Names" button and then click the toggle labelled "Add/Edit Extra Information". On the next screen you can then choose which wheel item you want to add extra information against. You can also add multiple images in the extra information screen.
  

• Your Wheel Data is Stored on Your Computer
  All data you input on the wheel (like your entries or saved wheels) is stored only in your browser’s local storage and never sent to our servers.
  

•   Click the New Wheel icon to create a new wheel which will reset the current wheel and load in the default wheel colors and default starting names (your current wheel will be overwritten with the default wheel).

•   Click the Open Wheel icon to open a previously saved wheel. When you click this it will allow you to browse your computer for any previously saved wheels so you can open them (your current wheel will be overwritten with the opened wheel).

•   Click the Save Wheel icon if you want to save your current wheel to your computer hard drive. This is beneficial if you want to create lots of different types of wheels. The saved file is stored on your computer's hard drive. No data is saved on our servers.

•   Click the share icon to share the wheel with other people, including friends, family, students or colleagues. You can share your wheel of names to any other App on your device or create a sharable link to your wheel.

•   Click the embed link (in top menu) to generate a snippet of code which you can insert and paste directly into your own website (paste it anywhere inside your "" tags). Only the wheel will be displayed in your website. All buttons and menus are removed to make it cleaner and simpler, so you can tailor it to your own branding.

Applications of the Alphabet Letter Wheel

The Alphabet Letter Wheel by Random Wheel Spin is a dynamic and inclusive tool designed to support early literacy through interactive play. With bright visuals, custom images, and the ability to announce the selected letter aloud, it captures attention and makes learning letters more engaging.

Some of the most common ways to use the Alphabet Letter Wheel include:

• Helping young children identify and pronounce letters of the alphabet
• Supporting early phonics by showing a picture that starts with the selected letter
• Inspiring letter-based drawing, writing, or storytelling activities
• Adding variety to circle time or literacy stations in pre-K or kindergarten classrooms
• Using as a decision-making tool or group selector with a fun educational twist
• Encouraging participation from shy or neurodiverse learners through visual stimulation
• Creating a calm, focused activity for home learning or quiet time
• Sharing customized wheels with students, friends, or family members

The combination of spinning motion, surprise results, and customizable features turns basic letter recognition into a multisensory, repeatable learning experience that children love to return to.

Using the Alphabet Letter Wheel by Teachers and Parents

The Alphabet Letter Wheel is a highly versatile resource for both educators and parents. Developed by Random Wheel Spin, this tool brings movement and voice to letter learning—ideal for classrooms, homeschool environments, and early learning settings at home.

Teachers can integrate the wheel into daily routines such as morning meetings, literacy centers, or small group instruction. Parents may use it during home learning time, screen-free play sessions, or bedtime alphabet games. The wheel’s customizable features and vocal output enhance learning for all types of learners.

Key benefits for both classroom and home use:

• Visually rich design featuring every letter of the alphabet with corresponding images
• Ability to customize wheel colors, add new letters or objects, and save configurations
• Audio feature that announces the selected letter to reinforce auditory recognition
• Use as a conversation starter, activity prompt, or behavior reward
• Auto-remove setting to avoid repeated letters during a session
• Embed-friendly for class blogs, parent portals, or digital whiteboards
• Encourages playful engagement while supporting key literacy milestones

Whether you're teaching a group of students or working one-on-one with your child, the Alphabet Letter Wheel adds an element of fun and surprise that reinforces learning in a natural and enjoyable way.

Is the Alphabet Letter Wheel Random?

Yes, the Alphabet Letter Wheel uses a secure, cryptographically random process to ensure every spin is fair and unbiased. The outcome of each spin is generated using modern web standards for randomization, the same technology trusted by secure systems around the world.

If a letter appears more than once in a session, that doesn’t mean it’s not random—it’s simply how chance works. Like rolling dice or drawing cards, true randomness allows for repetition. Each spin is independent and unaffected by previous outcomes.

Under the hood, the wheel uses crypto.randomUUID() and SHA-256 hashing to generate unpredictable results that cannot be tampered with. This gives educators, parents, and students confidence that the selection is impartial every time.

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