Sprouts trail · ages 5–6
Shapes games for kids
Recognising shapes and talking about sides and corners is early geometry. It also builds the vocabulary children need for later maths.
Number Quest shows a shape and asks its name or how many sides it has.
No sign-up, no ads. Works in any browser.
What the questions practise
- Naming common 2D shapes
- Counting straight sides and corners
- Describing shapes: round, 3 sides, equal sides
Try some example questions
Tap a question to see the answer and how it works.
1. ShapesHow many corners does this shape have?4503
Answer: 0. A circle has 0 corners.
2. ShapesWhich shape has 4 sides, two long and two short?RectangleTriangleSquareCircle
Answer: Rectangle. The answer is a rectangle.
3. ShapesWhich shape is round, with no corners?TriangleRectangleCircleSquare
Answer: Circle. The answer is a circle.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Go on a shape hunt around the house.
- Ask how a square and a rectangle are different.
- Trace the sides with a finger to count them.
Why Number Quest
Free, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Five trails from age 5 to 16+, five ways to play, a daily goal that builds a streak, buddies to unlock and a friendly weekly leaderboard. Questions are made fresh on the device, so there is always something new.
An Android app on Google Play is coming soon. Until then, play free right here in your browser.