About Count the Sides
Big, bright shapes appear one at a time in the middle of the play area. Your child counts the straight sides, from the three of a triangle to the eight of an octagon, and taps the number. For older kids, a circle can turn up as a trick question with zero sides.
How to play
- Count the straight sides of the shape, one by one.
- Tap the number that matches how many sides you counted.
- Choose with the keys 1, 2, 3 or 4 on a keyboard.
What your child practices
- Naming flat shapes
- Counting sides
- Shape properties
- Careful looking
How it grows with your child
LittleAges 4-6
Triangles, squares and rectangles, with three or four sides.
YoungAges 6-8
Pentagons, hexagons and diamonds join in, with up to six sides.
Big KidsAges 8-11
Octagons and circles too, with four answers to choose from.
Play together
Trace the edges of a book, a cracker and a plate with your finger and count the straight sides together.
