Teacher Created Resources Connectegories: The Card Game Where Words Connect, Categories Collide, and Language Skills Skyrocket! (EP10600) — Open-Box, 22% Off

Make Connections in All Directions: Players young and old can use word skills and strategy to connect everyday words in as many ways as possible.

What’s Inside the Box: Each box contains 123 Game Cards and a Category Card Stand. There are 99 Word Cards that include the name of a common object or animal and a photograph of that object or animal. There are also three color-coded levels of Category Cards (24 cards in all). An easy-to-follow instruction booklet tells you all you need to know about how to set up the game, how to play, and how to win. The booklet also includes a QR code to view a video for extra guidance on gameplay and scoring.

How to Play: Players activate a new Category Card or use one already on the board. They then connect Word Cards that fit into those categories and try to maximize points by making connections in more than one direction. Build and extend the gameboard, using as many cards as possible to earn the most points. Watch a web of words grow as the connections take hold! The first player to 50 points is the winner.

How It Can Help: As younger players gain practice in quickly categorizing how words are built (with consonants, vowels, and syllables), they will better learn how words are spelled and pronounced. As more and more connections are made, mental math becomes a helpful tool players can use to tally up point totals in search of the most strategic play possible.

Fun for Everyone: The everyday words are ones that even young learners will know. The basic gameplay is simple to learn and understand. However, even adults will be engaged by the strategies that can be used to maximize scores.

At Home, In the Classroom, and On the Go: This game was designed by teachers for teachers, parents, and kids. It’s perfect for small-group work in the classroom, and it makes for an entertaining and educational addition to Family Game Nights at home or on vacation.

Ideal for 2-6 players, ages 7+.