Shapes
Shapes helps children practise naming basic flat shapes, counting them, and finding the odd one out. Read the short guide, solve one task online, and print a worksheet for extra repetition.
How to solve this
- A circle is round and has no corners.
- A square has four equal sides.
- A rectangle has four sides too, but two sides are longer.
Examples
Which shape is ▲?
triangle
Count the circles: ● ● ■ ●
3 circles
What children practice
- shape names
- seeing corners and sides
- counting and sorting shapes
Practice online
Try one short exercise in the browser.
Printable worksheet
Create a fresh printable worksheet with an answer key for extra practice on paper.
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FAQ
What should children know before shapes?
It helps if children are already comfortable with basic counting and matching pictures.
What can we do if shapes feels hard?
Look at the corners and the sides. Children remember shapes better when they talk about what they can see.
How much practice is enough?
A short round of 5 to 10 minutes is usually enough for first graders. Stop while the child is still focused.