Categories & Sorting Games for Kids

Sort things into groups, spot the odd one out and name what a set has in common, building vocabulary and thinking skills.

Play Categories free

What children practise

Which one is a…?: Find the member
Odd one out: Spot what doesn't fit
Name the group: What do they share?

Three levels that grow with your child

Level 1. Broad groups: animals, food, clothes, toys and vehicles. Level 1 odd-one-out names the group.
Level 2. Narrower groups: fruits, vegetables, tools, instruments and furniture.
Level 3. Groups by feature: things that are cold, round, make light or live in the sea.

Children earn up to 3 stars per round. Log in for free to save progress and join the global leaderboard.

Who it's for

Made for children aged about 3 to 8, parents, teachers and speech therapists. Big picture cards, read-aloud questions and gentle hints make it easy for early readers. It works on phones, tablets and computers with nothing to install.

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