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    • 2D Shapes Skills

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    • Identifying Sides and Corners
      Attributes Of 2D Shapes
      Identifying Sides and Corners

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by learning to identify sides and corners.

      K 1 K.G.4
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    • Identify Types of Triangles
      Triangles
      Identify Types of Triangles

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to identify types of triangles.

      3
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    • Identify the Shapes in Different Orientations
      Attributes Of 2D Shapes
      Identify the Shapes in Different Orientations

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by identifying the shapes in different orientations.

      Pre-K K 1 K.G.4
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    • Squares and Trapezoids
      Quadrilaterals
      Squares and Trapezoids

      Take a look at squares and trapezoids with this geometry game.

      1 1.G.1
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    3D Shapes Skills

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    • Shapes All Around Us
      3D Shapes In Real Life
      Shapes All Around Us

      Take a look at the shapes all around us with this fun game.

      K 1 K.G.4
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    • Match Objects with Shapes
      3D Shapes In Real Life
      Match Objects with Shapes

      Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to match objects with shapes.

      K 1 K.G.4
      VIEW DETAILS

    All Shapes Skills

    • Sort Real-World Shapes
      2D Shapes
      Sort Real-World Shapes

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by sorting real-world shapes.

      Pre-K K PK.G.3
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    • Identify Cones and Cubes
      3D Shapes
      Identify Cones and Cubes

      Dive deep into the world of geometry by identifying cones and cubes.

      K K.G.4
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    • Find Shapes All Around Us
      2D Shapes
      Find Shapes All Around Us

      Ask your little one to find and identify the different shapes around us to play this game.

      Pre-K K K.G.2
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    • Identify Cylinders and Spheres
      3D Shapes
      Identify Cylinders and Spheres

      Have your own math-themed party by learning how to identify cylinders and spheres.

      K 1 K.G.4
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    • Match Triangles and Squares
      2D Shapes
      Match Triangles and Squares

      Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to match triangles and squares.

      Pre-K K PK.G.1
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    • Compare Flats and Solids
      3D Shapes
      Compare Flats and Solids

      Begin the exciting journey of becoming a math wizard by learning how to compare flats and solids.

      K K.G.3
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    • Match Rectangles and Circles
      2D Shapes
      Match Rectangles and Circles

      Learn to solve math problems by matching rectangles and circles.

      Pre-K K PK.G.1
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    • Identify Triangles and Squares
      2D Shapes
      Identify Triangles and Squares

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by identifying triangles and squares.

      Pre-K K K.G.4
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Identify Circles and Rectangles
      2D Shapes
      Identify Circles and Rectangles

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to identify circles and rectangles.

      Pre-K K PK.G.2
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    • Identify Curved Surface
      3D Shapes
      Identify Curved Surface

      Use your geometry skills to identify curved surfaces.

      1 2 1.G.1
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    • Identify Shapes by Their Names
      2D Shapes
      Identify Shapes by Their Names

      Ask your little one to identify shapes by their names to play this game.

      Pre-K K PK.G.2
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    • Identify Shapes on the basis of Surfaces
      3D Shapes
      Identify Shapes on the basis of Surfaces

      Practice the superpower of geometry by learning to identify shapes on the basis of surfaces.

      1 2 1.G.1
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    • Shapes Around Us
      2D Shapes
      Shapes Around Us

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning the shapes around us.

      Pre-K K PK.G.2
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    • Count the Faces
      3D Shapes
      Count the Faces

      Have your own math-themed party by learning to count the faces.

      1 1.G.1
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    • Match Shapes
      2D Shapes
      Match Shapes

      Take a deep dive into the world of math by matching shapes.

      Pre-K K PK.G.3
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    • Identify Shapes on the basis of Faces
      3D Shapes
      Identify Shapes on the basis of Faces

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to identify shapes on the basis of faces.

      1 2 1.G.1
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    • Sort 2D Shapes by Their Name
      2D Shapes
      Sort 2D Shapes by Their Name

      Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to sort 2D shapes by their name.

      Pre-K K K.G.4
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    • Count the Vertices
      3D Shapes
      Count the Vertices

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to count vertices.

      1 2 1.G.1
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    • Identify and Match 2D Shapes
      2D Shapes
      Identify and Match 2D Shapes

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to identify and match 2D shapes.

      Pre-K K K.G.2
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    • Identify Shapes on the basis of Vertices
      3D Shapes
      Identify Shapes on the basis of Vertices

      Treat yourself to an immersive learning experience by identifying shapes on the basis of vertices.

      1 2 1.G.1
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    • Match the Shapes with their Names
      2D Shapes
      Match the Shapes with their Names

      Take the pressure off by simplifying geometry by matching the shapes with their names.

      Pre-K K K.G.4
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    • Identify Examples and Non-examples
      2D Shapes
      Identify Examples and Non-examples

      Ask your little one to identify examples and non-examples to play this game.

      K K.G.4
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Identify Shapes in Different Orientation
      2D Shapes
      Identify Shapes in Different Orientation

      Have your own math-themed party by learning how to identify shapes in different orientations.

      K 1 2.G.1
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Sort Shapes
      2D Shapes
      Sort Shapes

      Begin the exciting journey of becoming a math wizard by learning how to sort shapes.

      K K.G.4
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Compose Objects from Shapes
      2D Shapes
      Compose Objects from Shapes

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to compose objects from shapes.

      K K.G.6
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    • Identify Shapes by Name
      2D Shapes
      Identify Shapes by Name

      Practice the superpower of mathematics by learning to identify shapes by their names.

      K 1 1.G.1
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Match Shapes to Their Name
      2D Shapes
      Match Shapes to Their Name

      Dive deep into the world of geometry by matching shapes to their names.

      K 1 1.G.1
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Identify Triangles and Rectangles
      2D Shapes
      Identify Triangles and Rectangles

      Have your own math-themed party by learning how to identify triangles and rectangles.

      K 1 1.G.1
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Counting Corners of Shapes
      2D Shapes
      Counting Corners of Shapes

      Use your geometry skills to count corners of shapes.

      K K.G.4
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Counting Sides of Shapes
      2D Shapes
      Counting Sides of Shapes

      Shine bright in the math world by learning to count sides of shapes.

      K K.G.4
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Identify Shapes from their Attributes
      2D Shapes
      Identify Shapes from their Attributes

      Kids must identify shapes from their attributes.

      K K.G.4
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    • Count the Sides
      2D Shapes
      Count the Sides

      Kids must count the sides to practice geometry.

      K 1 K.G.4
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Count the Corners
      2D Shapes
      Count the Corners

      Ask your little one to count the corners to play this game.

      K K.G.4
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Count Sides and Corners
      2D Shapes
      Count Sides and Corners

      Use your geometry skills to count sides and corners.

      K 1 K.G.4
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Sort 2D Shapes Based on Sides and Corners
      2D Shapes
      Sort 2D Shapes Based on Sides and Corners

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to sort 2D shapes based on sides and corners.

      K 1 K.G.4
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Sort Shapes based on Attributes
      2D Shapes
      Sort Shapes based on Attributes

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to sort shapes based on attributes.

      K 1 K.G.4
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Count Sides and Vertices in a Shape
      2D Shapes
      Count Sides and Vertices in a Shape

      Apply your knowledge of geometry to count sides and vertices in a shape.

      K 1 1.G.1
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Determine Sides and Vertices
      2D Shapes
      Determine Sides and Vertices

      Kids must determine sides and vertices to practice geometry.

      K 1 1.G.1
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Complete the Attributes of the Shapes
      2D Shapes
      Complete the Attributes of the Shapes

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by helping them complete the attributes of shapes.

      K 1 1.G.1
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    • Triangles and Rectangles
      2D Shapes
      Triangles and Rectangles

      Take a look at triangles and rectangles with this geometry game.

      1 1.G.1
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Identify Squares and Trapezoids
      2D Shapes
      Identify Squares and Trapezoids

      Shine bright in the math world by learning how to identify squares and trapezoids.

      1 2 1.G.1
      VIEW DETAILS
    • Find the Odd One Out
      2D Shapes
      Find the Odd One Out

      Practice your geometry skills by finding the odd one out.

      1 1.G.1
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    • Classify Triangles and Rectangles as Closed Shape
      2D Shapes
      Classify Triangles and Rectangles as Closed Shape

      Take a look at how to classify triangles and rectangles as closed shapes with this geometry game.

      1 1.G.1
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    • Which is not a Closed Shape
      2D Shapes
      Which is not a Closed Shape

      Help your child take flight by learning which of the given options is not a closed shape.

      1 1.G.1
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    What Are Shapes?

    Shapes define the boundary or the outline of objects. It is a broader term that includes all types of 2D and 3D shapes. Shapes refer to an outline of a figure that has a defined boundary or appearance.

    Geometric Shapes:

    Geometric shapes are well-defined unique figures that have a fixed structure. They adhere to strict mathematical properties. They are made of points, lines, angles, curves, etc. Examples of geometric shapes are straight lines, squares, line segments, cubes, circles, spheres, etc.

    What Are Open and Closed Shapes?

    Types of Shapes Based on Dimensions

    2D Shape  

    Properties

    Square

    • 4 equal sides

    • 4 equal angles (Each angle measures 90 degrees.) 

    • Opposite sides are parallel and equal.

    • Diagonals bisect each other at right angles.

    Rectangle

    • 4 equal angles (Each angle measures 90 degrees.) 

    • Opposite sides are parallel and equal.

    • Diagonals bisect each other.

    Circle

    • All points on the circumference are at a fixed distance from the center. This fixed distance is called a radius. 

    • Diameter \(= 2\; \times \) Radius

    • No vertices and no edges

    Triangle

    • Three sides and three angles

    • Triangles can be classified based on the lengths of sides as equilateral (three equal sides), isosceles (two equal sides), and scalene (no equal sides).

    • Triangles can be classified based on the measurements of angles as acute (three acute angles), obtuse (one obtuse and two acute angles), and right (one right angle and two acute angles).


    Explore our engaging 2D Shapes Games packed with fun activities such as identifying and classifying triangles, identifying right angles, finding parallel sides, etc.

    3D Shape     

    Properties

    Cube

    • 6 faces (All squares)

    • 12 edges (All equal in length)

    • 8 vertices

    Cuboid

    • 6 faces (2 squares, 4 rectangles)

    • 12 edges (opposite edges are congruent)

    • 8 vertices

    Cylinder

    • 2 circular bases

    • 1 curved surface

    • 2 edges

    • 0 vertices

    Cone

    • 1 circular base

    • 1 curved surface

    • 1 apex (vertex)

    • 1 edge

    Sphere

    • 1 curved surface

    • 0 edges

    • 0 vertices


    Visit 3D Shapes Games to explore some amazing interactive games on 3D shapes such as matching objects with their shapes, identifying different 3D shapes, counting vertices and faces of solids, etc.

    Difference between Flat and Solid Shapes
     

    Flat Shapes (2D shapes)

    Solid Shapes (3D shapes)

    Flat shapes have only two dimensions: length and width (no depth or thickness)

    Solid shapes have three dimensions: length, width, and depth

    Flat shapes have area.

    Solid shapes have surface area.

    Flat shapes do not have volume.

    Solid shapes have volume.

    Attributes include sides, vertices, angles, and diagonals.

    Attributes include edges, vertices, diagonals, and faces.

    Examples: Circles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, etc.

    Examples: Cubes, Cuboids, Spheres, Cones, etc.


    Explore Flat and Solid Shapes Games packed with fun activities such as sorting and comparing flats and solids.  

    Progression of Concepts of Shapes with Grades
     

    Pre-K Shapes Games

    • Identify and describe 2D shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles).

    • Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes.

    • Create and represent three-dimensional shapes (ball/sphere, square box/cube, tube/cylinder) using various manipulatives (such as popsicle sticks, blocks, pipe cleaners, pattern blocks).

    Kindergarten Shapes Games

    • Identify squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres as two-dimensional or three-dimensional.

    • Identify, analyze, sort, describe, and compare shapes that are two-dimensional and three-dimensional. 

    • Sort, compare, and analyze two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes to note similarities and differences using informal language.

    • Describe location and position of two- and three dimensional representations on paper. 

    • Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of objects using positional terms

    • Correctly name squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres regardless of their orientations or overall size.

    • Building and drawing triangles, rectangles, squares, hexagons, circles. Building cubes, cones, spheres, and cylinders.

    Grade 1 Shapes Games

    • Create composite shapes by making a three-dimensional composite shape using cubes, rectangular prisms, cones, and cylinders, naming the components of the new shape.

    • Identify shapes within an existing shape.

    • Making a two-dimensional composite shape using rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, and half-circles naming the components of the new shape.

    • Making a three-dimensional composite shape using cubes, rectangular prisms, cones, and cylinders, naming the components of the new shape.

    • Reason with shapes and their attributes

    Grade 2 Shapes Games

    • Recognize and draw triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, and hexagons, having specified attributes

    • Recognize and describe attributes of rectangular prisms and cubes.

    • Identify, describe, and draw shapes based on a given set of defining attributes.

    • Recognize all four-sided shapes as quadrilaterals.

    • Identify both regular and irregular pentagons and hexagons.

    Grade 3 Shapes Games

    • Reason with two-dimensional shapes and their attributes.

    • Investigate, describe, and reason about composing triangles and quadrilaterals and decomposing quadrilaterals.

    • Recognize and draw examples and non-examples of types of quadrilaterals including rhombuses, rectangles, squares, parallelograms, and trapezoids.

    Grade 4

    • Classify shapes based on lines and angles in two dimensional figures.

    • Draw and identify points, lines, line segments, rays, angles, and perpendicular and parallel lines.

    • Classify quadrilaterals and triangles based on angle measure, side lengths, and the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines.

    • Determine all of the possible dimensions of the rectangle.

    • Identify perpendicular or parallel sides in shapes.

    • Use side length of triangles to classify triangles as equilateral, isosceles, or scalene

    • Use angle size to classify triangles as acute, right, or obtuse.

    Grade 5 Shapes Games

    • Decompose 3-dimensional figures into right rectangular prisms in order to find the volume of the entire 3-dimensional figure, recognizing that volume is additive.

    • Decompose 3-dimensional figures composed of unit cubes into rectangular prisms.

    • Find the volume of a rectangular prism with whole-number side length (By formula and by unit cubes)

    • Find volume of solid figures with one-digit dimensions composed of two non-overlapping rectangular prisms.


    How to Teach Real-life Relevance of Shapes to Kids

    Importance of Teaching about Different Shapes to Kids through Games

    Learning about Shapes: Math Shape Games vs. Traditional Methods

    Learning shapes games online have numerous benefits over traditional methods. Here are a few:

    In summary, math games provide an interactive, multi-sensory, and enjoyable approach to teaching shapes, making them a superior choice for educators and parents.

    What Are the 5 Best Fun Games and Activities for Kids on Shapes?

    Here are 4 fun and interactive Shape games for kids by SplashLearn:

    1. Sort Real-World Shapes Game
    2. Sort Flat and Solid Shapes Game
    3. Identify the Shapes in Different Orientations Game
    4. Match Shapes Game
    5. Count Sides and Vertices in a Shape Game
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