📂 How to create a Categorize activity

The Categorize template is a flexible, open-ended tool designed for sorting and classification. Unlike many other templates, this is a discussion-based activity with no "right" or "wrong" validation from the system, making it perfect for brainstorming and open exploration.

IN THIS ARTICLE:

• How is the Categorize activity played?
• How and what do you type into Edit content for Categorize?
• Where can I find some more examples?

How the activity is played

The game presents a set of unsorted items and a series of designated category areas.

• The interaction: The user simply clicks and drags the items into the different category buckets.

• Open-ended design: Because there are no pre-set "correct" answers in this template, it does not generate a score or a leaderboard. It is intended to be used as a visual aid during live lessons or for student-led sorting practice.

Creating your Categorize activity

1. Click Create Activity and choose Categorize.

2. Create your headings first (e.g., "Living Things" and "Non-Living Things").

   • Click Add a category if you need more than two.

3. Add your items:

   • Type the text or upload an image for the items that need to be sorted.

   • Click Add an item or press Enter to keep building your list.

4. Click Done to save your activity.

   
    

5. Since this activity is open-ended, the Options panel below the game allows you to adjust the visual presentation:

   • Layout: Change how the category buckets are arranged on the screen.

   • Theme: Select a background and font style that fits your subject matter.

   • Item size: Adjust the size of the tiles to ensure they fit comfortably within your categories.

   

 

Need Inspiration?

Some examples of Categorize activities have been created by our users and shared with the Wordwall resource community.