Kids learn the four basic shapes, count their sides and spot them in everyday objects. Wondy the Globe hosts, and the lesson ends with a quick quiz so learners can check what they remember. Try pausing at each quiz question and letting your learner answer out loud.
What's in this lesson
- Circle, square, triangle and rectangle
- Counting the sides of each shape
- Finding shapes in everyday objects
- A shape quiz
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About this math lesson
Learning shapes helps young children describe the world and builds early geometry skills. This free kindergarten video names the four basic 2D shapes, counts their sides and corners, and finds each shape in everyday objects like clocks, windows and pizza slices.
Key ideas
- Circle: round, with no sides and no corners
- Triangle: 3 straight sides and 3 corners
- Square: 4 equal sides and 4 corners
- Rectangle: 4 sides and 4 corners, with two long sides and two short sides
Questions parents and teachers ask
What are the 4 basic shapes for kids?
The four basic shapes most kids learn first are the circle, square, triangle and rectangle.
How many sides does a triangle have?
A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners. A square and a rectangle each have 4 sides, and a circle has none.
How do I teach shapes at home?
Go on a shape hunt: find circles, squares, triangles and rectangles around the house, and count the sides of each one together.
