Shapes and Spaces
Learn Basic Shapes and Position Words
Discover basic shapes and understand position words like above, below, in front of, behind, inside, and outside. Identify shapes in everyday objects!
How to Use This Demo
- Select a shape from the options above
- Click "Add Shape" to place it in the play area
- Drag shapes to explore position relationships
- Click "Position Challenge" to test your understanding
- Click "Find Shapes" to identify shapes in everyday objects
- Reset the play area anytime with the "Reset" button
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Drag shapes to see position relationships
Observation:
Shapes are all around us! Try placing different shapes and exploring how they relate to each other in space.
Learning About Shapes and Spaces
Basic Shapes:
We use shapes to describe objects in our world. Here are some common shapes:
| Shape | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Circle | Round shape with no corners | Wheels, plates, coins |
| Square | Four equal sides and four right angles | Windows, tiles, boxes |
| Triangle | Three sides and three angles | Pyramids, slices of pizza, road signs |
| Rectangle | Four sides with opposite sides equal | Doors, books, smartphones |
Position Words:
We use position words to describe where things are located:
- Above - higher than something else
- Below - lower than something else
- In front of - closer to the viewer
- Behind - further from the viewer
- Inside - contained within something
- Outside - not contained within something
