Name shapes, however they turn
Recognizing a shape however it is turned teaches your child something important: a shape's name comes from its features, not its position. A tilted square is still a square, and that idea leads to 1st grade's work on which features define a shape. In 2nd and 3rd grade, children sort squares, rectangles, and other four-sided shapes by their sides and corners, which is hard if a turned shape looks like something new.
In this video, your child will learn to name shapes in any size or direction.
The lesson stops at each question for your child's answer.
Three problems, each a little harder
Each problem is worked step by step. Your child will solve the last one before Bobby shows how.
Example 1
What shape is the turned one?
Example 2
What shape is the turned one?
Your child's turn
What shape is this?
The three key steps
- 1Count the sides, and look at how long they are.
- 2A turned shape keeps its name.
- 3Big or small, it keeps its name.
Mistakes to listen for
- Calling a square tilted on its corner a diamond, and insisting it is not a square.
- Rejecting a triangle that points down, or a long, thin one, because it does not look like the usual triangle.
- Naming an upright rectangle but calling one lying on its side a different shape, because it no longer looks like a door.
The lesson shows every step, so your child sees why it works. Read our parent's guide to naming shapes turned any which way →
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Questions parents ask
Does my child need an account to watch?
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What happens when my child answers a question?
A right answer gets a cheer, and the lesson carries on. If your child isn't sure, they can tap "I don't know yet", and Bobby gives the answer and shows another example. Nothing is scored or stored.
Is this the same lesson that's on YouTube?
Yes. Here, the lesson stops at each question and waits for your child to answer. On YouTube, each question stays on screen for a few seconds, and then the lesson plays on.
Where can I learn more?
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