What's in the box

Crazy A's phonics card games, Ages 4+, 2–8 players

Players match cards by sound. On each turn you say the one sound that matches: "The a in hat matches the a in bat." Color-coded vowels and action cards keep everyone in the game.

• Level 1: CVC short vowels (the e in hen)

• Level 2: Beginning blends (the cl in clap)

• Level 3: Ending blends (the nd in band)

• Level 4: Digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh) (the sh in ship)

• Level 5: Silent-e long vowels (the u-e in mule)

• Level 6: Vowel teams and Y as I (the ee in seed)

Multiplication Match: multiplication & division card game, Ages 7+, 2–6 players

It plays like rummy. Players draw and discard until they complete two fact equations (two factors and their product). Level 1 covers facts 1–6, Level 2 covers facts 7–12, and the Expansion Pack combines them into one big deck.

Ideas for using it in class: small groups, centers, early finishers, indoor recess, or a family game night take-home.

Current prices (from our online store)

• Crazy A's, any single level (1–6): $10.99

• Crazy A's Full Set (all 6 levels): $49.99

• Multiplication Match Level 1 / Level 2 / Expansion Pack: $9.99 each

• Multiplication Match Full Set (Level 1, Level 2, Expansion Pack): $24.99

• Crazy A's + Multiplication Match Full Sets Package Deal: $69.99

Shipping is calculated at checkout. Ordering several sets? Email us for a written quote.

Paying and shipping

• Easiest: pay upfront by card or PayPal at checkout.

• School paying? We also take a school check or an invoice, paid within 30 days.

• Shipping: ships within 2 business days, often the same day.

Four ways to get it funded

1. School purchase order

Many schools can buy classroom materials with a purchase order (PO).

1. Email contact@gallopinggames.com with what you need and your school's shipping address.

2. We'll send a written quote with item prices, shipping, and tax.

3. Your office sends us the PO. We ship to your school and email an invoice. Your school can pay it online or mail a check within 30 days.

2. PTA or PTO funds

Many PTAs and PTOs set aside money for classroom requests. Copy the request letter below, add your name, and send it to your PTA treasurer or president. Want a handout? Print our one-page "Ask your PTA" flyer.

3. DonorsChoose

Galloping Games isn't one of DonorsChoose's built-in vendors, so you'd use their Special Request option. DonorsChoose's help center says teachers usually need about two completed projects (6 points) before Special Requests unlock.

1. Start a project and choose Create a Special Request. Then select "I cannot purchase my item online."

2. Email us for a quote. It will be on our letterhead with our contact info, itemized prices, shipping, tax, and your school's address, which is what DonorsChoose asks for.

3. Once the project is funded, ask us for an updated quote. DonorsChoose then pays us directly, and we ship to your school.

New to DonorsChoose? A PTA request or a school PO is the faster route.

4. Classroom wish list

Add Crazy A's or Multiplication Match to the classroom wish list you share with families, with a link to our store. Families can order from us and ship straight to your school.

Copy-and-paste request letter

Paste this into a PTA request, a DonorsChoose project, or an email to your principal. Fill in the brackets.

I'm requesting [Crazy A's Full Set / Crazy A's Level __ / Multiplication Match Full Set] from Galloping Games, a small family business, for my classroom at [School Name]. Crazy A's is a phonics card game where students match cards by sound. On every turn they say the one sound that matches (for example, "the a in hat matches the a in bat"). Each level focuses on one sound skill, from short vowels to vowel teams. [Multiplication Match is a rummy-style card game for practicing multiplication & division facts.] I plan to use the games in [small groups / centers / early finisher time] so students can practice while they play. The total cost is $[amount] including shipping, and Galloping Games can provide a written quote and invoice. Thank you for considering this request!

[Your name], [Classroom / room number]

Download our one-page Ask Your PTA flyer (PDF)

FAQ

Can you send a quote or invoice for my school?
Yes. Email contact@gallopinggames.com with the items, quantities, and your school's shipping address.

Do you accept purchase orders?
Yes. Email us your PO, and we'll ship and send your school an invoice. It can be paid online or by school check within 30 days.

How can we pay?
Card or PayPal at checkout is easiest. Schools can also pay by school check or by invoice within 30 days.

How long does shipping take?
Orders ship within 2 business days, often the same day.

Are you a DonorsChoose vendor?
We aren't a built-in DonorsChoose vendor. Teachers can still request our games through DonorsChoose's Special Request option, and we'll provide the quote DonorsChoose needs.

How do I know which level to choose?
Each level focuses on one sound skill (see the list above), so pick the skill you want to practice. The Full Set includes all six levels.

How is the game played?
Players take turns matching a card by sound. When you play a card, you say the one sound that matches: "The a in hat matches the a in bat." Matches can be at the beginning, middle, or end of a word. Full rules come in every box.

Do you have free printables?
Yes. Join our email list on any page of our site, and we'll email them to you.

Questions? Email contact@gallopinggames.com. We're a small family business, and a real person will answer.