Random group generator for teachers

Random group generator for teachers

Split your class into random groups or teams in one tap. Choose how many groups you want, or how many children you want in each, and everyone is shared out evenly. Built for preschool and early years, so groups get friendly names like Lions and Stars instead of numbers. Children who are away today are skipped, and your class list is the same one the name picker wheel uses. Free, no signup, and it works on any whiteboard, tablet, or phone.

How to use it

  1. Tap “Class list” and add your children’s names.
  2. Tap any name to mark that child as away today.
  3. Choose the number of groups, or how many children in each.
  4. Pick the group names: numbers, animals, shapes, or colors.
  5. Tap “Make groups”, then shuffle again, print, or copy.

Why teachers use it

  • Even groups every time, so sizes never differ by more than one child.
  • Absent children are skipped with a single tap, and the list resets the next day.
  • Friendly group names like Lions, Bears, and Stars, so pre-readers know which group is theirs.
  • Your class list is shared with the name picker wheel, so you only type it once.
  • Print the groups or copy them straight into your planning.
  • No ads in the way.
  • No login.

FAQ

How do I split my class into random groups?

Add your class names in the class list, choose how many groups you want, then tap Make groups. Every child is placed at random and the groups come out even.

Can I make random teams instead of groups?

Yes. It works the same way for teams. Choose the number of teams, or set how many children you want on each team, and the generator shares everyone out evenly.

Is the random group generator free?

Yes. It is free to use with no signup and no limits.

Can I leave out children who are away?

Yes. Open the class list and tap any name to mark that child as away today. They are left out of the groups until tomorrow, when the list clears on its own.

Can I save my class list?

Yes. Save your list with your email and it loads automatically every time you come back, here and on the name picker wheel.

Can I print the groups?

Yes. Tap Print for a clean page with just the groups on it, or tap Copy to paste them into your planning.

Does it work on an interactive whiteboard?

Yes. It scales to any screen, so it works on whiteboards, projectors, tablets, and phones.

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