Toddler ClickPlay ↗About this game
The game shows a circle, square, triangle and a line. The line is included as its own choice alongside the closed shapes. Spoken prompts ask for one of the four images; a short round contains five questions.
- circle
- square
- triangle
- line
How to play together
Take a moment to look at each image together. Listen to the prompt and let your child choose. A mistaken answer has no penalty, and the replay button repeats the request.
Away from the screen
Find a round plate, a square block or a triangular piece of a toy. You could also draw a circle or line on paper together.
Choose a comfortable challenge
Listen for a shape name, then compare the outlines. The collection contains a circle, square, triangle and line. Any of the three answer counts can be a comfortable starting point.
Notice two outlines
Trace the outline in the air together before choosing. A circle curves around; a square has straight sides.
Play with 2 choices →Look across three choices
Look for corners and curved edges together. Listen again if needed, and give your child time to point or touch.
Play with 3 choices →Compare four choices
Find the named image among four answers. The line is an open mark, while the circle, square and triangle are closed shapes.
Play with 4 choices →
Does my child need to know these shapes at a particular age?
No age is required to start. The age suggestions on the homepage are flexible starting points. Choose a comfortable number of answers and explore together; this activity is not a developmental assessment.
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Learning shapes: look beyond the name →
Turn a paper triangle and hunt for shapes at home. Two illustrated activities with a round lid, a square coaster and words you can use as you play.