Fun with Categories
by Ms. A's Place © 2021
Price: $4.5 USD
Subjects: math,classificationAndProperties
Grades: 13,1,2
Description
Which One Doesn’t Belong? This engaging Boom Deck helps students develop critical thinking and categorization skills as they determine which item does not fit in each group. With 30 interactive slides covering topics such as seasons, holidays, food, animals, and more, this activity encourages reasoning and discussion. Use it individually or as a collaborative group activity—perfect for sparking conversation about why an item doesn’t belong! Adorable, colorful clip art keeps your students motivated and excited to learn. Possible Uses: • Morning warm-up or brain break • Small group or whole-class discussion • Centers or independent practice • Critical thinking or vocabulary review Skills Addressed: Classifying and categorizing Developing reasoning and justification skills Strengthening vocabulary and concept connections Encouraging oral language and discussion Aligned Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults in small and larger groups. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5.A – Sort common objects into categories to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5.A – Sort words into categories (e.g., colors, clothing) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
Acknowledgements
Frames by Creating4 the Classroom Clip art by Educlips, Dazzling Clips, Creating4 the Classroom, and Dancing Crayon Designs Font by Graphics From the Pond