Lucky Ducks Classroom Name Picker + Printable
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Looking for a fun way to randomly choose students in the classroom? This Lucky Ducks Classroom Name Picker is an easy hands-on alternative to a traditional random student picker. Number rubber ducks to match your students, place them in a container, and pick a lucky duck whenever you need to choose someone.

Lucky Ducks Classroom Name Picker
This classroom name picker is such a fun way to encourage classroom participation and keep students wondering who will be picked next.
Give each student a number and write the corresponding numbers on the bottom of rubber ducks. Place all of the ducks into a container where the numbers are hidden.
Whenever you need a random student chooser, simply pull out a Lucky Duck!
How to Make a Random Student Picker with Rubber Ducks
You’ll need:
- Small rubber ducks
- Permanent marker or number stickers
- Container or bin
- Lucky Ducks printable
Number the bottom of each duck so that every student has a corresponding number. Add the ducks to your container with the numbers hidden.
When it’s time to choose a student, reach in and select one duck. Match the number on the bottom of the duck to the student with that number.
You can put the duck back into the container immediately or leave selected ducks out until everyone has had a turn.
Lucky Ducks Free Printable
Use this free Lucky Ducks printable to label your classroom student picker.
[DOWNLOAD LUCKY DUCKS PRINTABLE]
Download and print the Lucky Ducks sign, cut it out, and attach it to the front of your duck container.
For best results, print the sign onto white cardstock or laminate it so you can reuse it year after year.
