Categorize It - Basic ESL Vocabulary Boom Cards

Help your ESL students sharpen their vocabulary and categorization skills with this interactive "Categorize It" Boom Cards™ activity! This digital resource is perfect for beginner English learners who need extra practice recognizing basic vocabulary categories in a fun, visual format. Students will look at three images on each card and choose the one category that best describes all three. With only one correct answer per card, this task encourages attention to detail and critical thinking.

This set includes 30 colorful, self-checking digital task cards, each offering three pictures and three possible category choices. Students must analyze the images and decide which category they all belong to. It’s an ideal activity for developing both vocabulary recognition and comprehension in young ESL learners.

Vocabulary categories featured in this set include:
clothes, animals, vegetables, desserts, things you write with, winter clothes, pirates, things in the bedroom, things in the kitchen, things in the bathroom, jewelry, fruit, weather, things at the beach, holidays, sports, things you wear, shapes, musical instruments, and things that grow.

These Boom Cards™ are fully digital and require no prep—no printing, cutting, or laminating needed! Just assign the deck to your students through your Boom Learning™ account, and they can begin working right away. These task cards are compatible with laptops, desktops, Chromebooks, tablets, iPads, mobile devices, and Smart Boards, making them perfect for both classroom and remote learning.

Because the cards are self-grading, you’ll save time and be able to monitor student progress with ease. It’s a great way to make vocabulary practice interactive and engaging while promoting independent learning.

What’s Included:

• A clickable link to access 30 Categorize It Boom Cards™ on the Boom Learning™ platform

System Requirements:

• Internet connection
• Modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) or Boom Cards app on mobile devices
• Boom Learning™ account (free and premium options available)

Fast Play is always free and provides instant feedback. To assign decks to individual students or track progress, a premium Boom Learning™ account is required. New users are eligible for a free trial—learn more here.

This ready-to-use ESL resource is perfect for building vocabulary, improving comprehension, and keeping students engaged with interactive learning—no prep needed!