2D Shapes for Kids: Circle, Triangle, Square and Rectangle (Kindergarten Math)

Hi, I'm Luna from DoodleBeez. Today we are learning about shapes. Shapes are everywhere, and each one has a name.

Let's start with the circle. A circle is perfectly round. It has no sides and no corners. Think of a ball, a wheel, or a cookie.

Next is the triangle. Let's draw it and count. One side, two sides, three sides. And the pointy parts are corners. One, two, three corners. Tri means three.

Now the square. Let's draw it. One, two, three, four sides, and four corners. Here is the special thing about a square: all four sides are exactly the same length.

The rectangle also has four sides and four corners. But look, two sides are long and two sides are short. Think of a door, a book, or a phone.

Here is a tricky one. If I turn a square so it stands on a corner, is it still a square? Yes! It still has four equal sides and four corners. Turning a shape does not change what it is.

Now it's your turn. What shape is this? Count the sides. Pause and think. One, two, three. Three sides, three corners. It's a triangle!

Great job! Remember, count the sides and corners to name a shape. A circle has none, a triangle has three, and squares and rectangles have four. Practice shapes in the Math Lab at doodlebeez.com. See you next time!