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ESL Classroom Activity Toolkit

Team Generator

Split people into random balanced teams. Enter names, choose the number of teams, and let the generator create fair groupings instantly.

Participants (one per line):Number of teams:

Are teams balanced in size?

Yes, the generator distributes people as evenly as possible. If the numbers do not divide equally, some teams will have one extra member.

Is the team assignment random?

Yes, every person has an equal chance of being placed on any team using an unbiased random algorithm.

Can I specify how many people per team?

You set the number of teams and the generator automatically calculates how many people go in each.

Can I paste a class roster?

Yes, you can paste a list of names with one name per line to quickly enter all participants.

Enter namesType or paste the names of all participants who need to be divided into teams.
Set the number of teamsChoose how many teams you want to create. People will be distributed as evenly as possible across all teams.
Generate teamsClick generate to randomly assign everyone to a team. The algorithm ensures balanced team sizes.
Review and regenerateView the team assignments. If needed, generate again for a completely new random arrangement.

Use the team generator at the start of group projects to create fair, random groupings without bias.
Regenerate teams periodically so students work with different classmates throughout the term.
For sports or physical activities, generate two teams quickly without the awkwardness of picking sides.
Save the generated teams by taking a screenshot or noting them down for ongoing projects.

Classroom group work where students need to be divided into balanced teams for projects or discussions.
Sports and PE classes where fair, random team selection eliminates bias and hurt feelings.
Workshop or training sessions where participants should be mixed into diverse working groups.