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Shape Builder

From circles and squares to tangrams: name shapes, count their sides and corners, find lines of symmetry and see how pieces make new shapes.

Ages 4–1210 questions per roundRead aloudAdapts as you play

What it teaches

  • Names of 2D shapes
  • Sides, corners and lines of symmetry
  • Putting shapes together and tangrams

How to play

  1. Step 1: Look carefully at the shape.

  2. Step 2: Choose your answer.

  3. Step 3: Hints help you count and fold in your head.

Levels

Start where it feels easy. Inside each level the questions get harder or easier as you play.

  1. Level 1 · Ages 4–6Name itCircle, square, triangle…Play level 1
  2. Level 2 · Ages 6–8Sides and cornersCount as you go roundPlay level 2
  3. Level 3 · Ages 7–9SymmetryFold it in your headPlay level 3
  4. Level 4 · Ages 8–10Put togetherPieces make shapesPlay level 4
  5. Level 5 · Ages 9–12TangramFill the gapPlay level 5

Try a question

Level 2

How many sides does this shape have?

Show the answer

Answer: 3

Triangle: 3 sides.

Put your finger on one corner and count each straight side as you go round.

Level 4

These 2 pieces fit together. What shape do they make?

Show the answer

Answer: Pentagon

Together: Pentagon (5 sides).

Look only at the outside edge. Count its sides and corners.

Practise on paper

Printable worksheets on the same topic, with answer keys.

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