Basic Shapes

Look at the shape and click the correct name!

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Learn About Shapes

Shapes are all around us. Circles, squares, and triangles are basic shapes you see every day. Learn them by matching images to names.

🎮 How to Play: Shape Names

Look at the shape on the screen.
Tap the correct name for it.
Keep going to practice all twelve shapes.

What your child practices

Children learn the names of basic and more advanced shapes, from circles and squares to pentagons and octagons, and practice noticing details like the number of sides.

Tips for grown-ups

Count the sides and corners of each shape together.
Go on a shape hunt around the house or on a walk.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which shapes are included?

The game includes the circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval, star, heart, hexagon, diamond, crescent, pentagon and octagon.

How can we practice shapes in real life?

Look for shapes in road signs, windows, plates and toys, and draw them together.

Where can we learn more about each shape?

Each shape has a learning page explaining its sides, corners and how to draw it.