Description

Ages: 5 and up

Grades: K and up

Author: Rachele Ellsworth, M.S., CCC-SLP

Strengthen Categorization Skills with the Classifying into Categories – Double Dice Add-On Deck!

Help students boost their ability to organize and classify information with the Classifying into Categories – Double Dice Add-On Deck. This interactive, hands-on resource develops critical thinking and language skills by guiding learners through tasks like labeling objects, determining categories, identifying items that belong (and don’t belong), and explaining their reasoning.

With 54 cards and 216 unique prompts, students get repeated, varied practice in recognizing relationships between objects and applying classification skills in multiple ways.

What Skills Are Targeted?

• Object Labeling – Naming items accurately.

• Category Identification – Determining the correct category for objects.

• List Generation – Naming items that do or do not belong in a category.

• Reasoning Skills – Explaining why items belong or don’t belong.

• Flexible Thinking – Deciding if new items would fit in a category and explaining why.

How It Works:

1. Set Up the Cards – Place nine cards face down on the table.

2. Roll the Dice – A student rolls the double dice.

3. Match the Shape – Flip the card that matches the shape on the outer die.

4. Read the Prompt – Use the inner die number to select one of the four questions.

5. Respond – The student answers and explains their reasoning.

Each colorful 3″ x 5″ card features a photograph and four categorization-based prompts to encourage detailed, thoughtful responses.

Why Choose the Classifying into Categories – Double Dice Add-On Deck?

• Focused Skill Building: Strengthens categorization, reasoning, and vocabulary skills.

• Interactive Format: Keeps students engaged through game play.

• Versatile Use: Perfect for therapy sessions, classrooms, or at-home learning.

• Endless Replay Value: 216 prompts allow for fresh practice every time.

Note:

This is an Add-On Deck. The double dice is not included, but can be purchased separately:

• 2 Pack: DD-100

• 1 Pack: DD-105

What’s Included:

✔️ 54 large-format playing cards (3″ x 5″) with photos and 4 category-based prompts per card (216 total!)
✔️ Answer key, direction cards, and game variation cards
✔️ Durable storage tin for easy organization

Equip students with the skills to classify, compare, and explain—one category at a time—with the Classifying into Categories – Double Dice Add-On Deck!