Creative uses for a wheel of names

Updated: January 14, 2026

• Select vocabulary words, writing prompts, math problems, or discussion questions.
• Rotate between different difficulty levels or task types.
• Guide class discussions by randomly choosing prompts or question types.
• Prevent predictable patterns in classroom conversations.
• Assign group roles such as recorder, presenter, or timekeeper.
• Reassign roles quickly between activities to promote collaboration.
• Allocate classroom jobs in a transparent way.
• Rotate responsibilities weekly without disputes.
• Trigger brain breaks like stretches or quick movement activities.
• Support student focus during long lessons or transitions.
• Drive review games by selecting topics or question sets.
• Turn revision sessions into interactive, game-based learning.
• Use image-based entries for early readers or language learners.
• Support visual learning and reduce reliance on reading skills.
• Hide actions or surprise tasks behind wheel entries to boost curiosity.
• Introduce elements of gamification without increasing lesson complexity.