What is the best random name picker for teachers?

KimeToku is a free, classroom-friendly name picker with visual animations. It works on tablets, Chromebooks, and smartboards. Features include auto-save for student rosters, 5 selection modes, and fair random algorithms. No signup required.

Is student data safe with online name pickers?

With KimeToku, yes. All student names are stored only in your browser's local storage. No data is sent to any server. Other users cannot access your roster. FERPA-compliant data handling.

How do I randomly assign students to groups?

Use KimeToku's Shuffle Card or Garapon mode. Enter all student names, then draw names one by one. Assign each drawn student to Team A, B, C in rotation. It takes less than 1 minute for a typical class size.

Classroom Name Picker: Random Student Selector for Teachers

Q: Can I use a name picker on a classroom projector?

Yes. KimeToku has an 'Open in New Window' feature that creates a clean, control-free display perfect for projectors and smartboards. The visual wheel spinner animations keep students engaged.

Updated: January 26, 2026

Need to call on students fairly? Assign groups quickly? KimeToku is a free, easy-to-use random name picker designed for classroom use. Just enter your student names and let the wheel decide!

Benefits for Teachers

Ensure Fairness

Eliminate "teacher's pet" accusations
Completely random selection removes bias
Give quieter students equal opportunities to participate

Save Time

No more scanning the roster wondering who to call
Group formation completed in seconds
Focus your energy on actual teaching

Engage Students

"Who's next?" creates anticipation and focus
Visual animations make participation fun
Students stay attentive knowing they might be called

Classroom Use Cases

📖 Reading Aloud & Presentations

Choose who reads the next paragraph or presents first. The roulette or slot animation builds excitement and keeps everyone ready.

Try Roulette

👥 Group Work & Team Formation

Create random groups for projects, lab partners, or discussion circles. Shuffle Card and Garapon modes let you form fresh combinations every time.

Try Shuffle Cards

🎁 Assigning Classroom Jobs

Fairly assign monitor duties, cleanup tasks, or special roles. Garapon mode lets you draw one student at a time for each responsibility.

Try Garapon

🏆 Presentation Order

Determine who presents when using Ranking mode. Reveal from last to first - the final presenter gets maximum attention!

Try Ranking

How to Use (3 Steps)

1 Enter Student Names

Type student names in the text area, one name per line. You can copy and paste from a roster. Names are automatically saved in your browser for future use.

2 Choose a Mode

Select the mode that fits your need. Roulette and Slot work great for calling on students. Shuffle Card and Garapon are perfect for group formation.

3 Press Start!

Click the Start button. Project it on your classroom screen or smartboard so everyone can see the result together.

Recommended Settings for Classrooms

Setting	Recommended	Reason
Green Screen	OFF	Not needed for classroom use
Performance	OFF (or ON for fun)	Quiet mode for regular use; ON for special occasions
Text Color	Black (ON)	Better visibility in bright classrooms

Projector Tip: Use "Open in New Window" for a clean, control-free display perfect for projectors and smartboards.

Why KimeToku?

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Free to Use

No signup required

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Any Device

Works on tablets, Chromebooks, phones

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Auto-Save

No need to re-enter names each time

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5 Modes

Pick the style that fits your activity

FAQ

Is student data safe?

Yes! Names are stored only in your browser's local storage. Nothing is sent to any server. Other users cannot access your data.

Do I need internet?

You need internet to load the page initially, but once loaded, it works offline too.

Can I save multiple class rosters?

Currently, one roster is saved per browser. For multiple classes, save rosters in a text file and paste them as needed.

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