Top 10 Games to Teach Shapes
Oh, wave goodbye to those riveting lectures that had students practically on the edge of their seats—with boredom. Brace yourself: these games do the unthinkable—they actually make your students laugh and engage without being prompted by a grade.
Imagine, if you will, a classroom so alive with excitement, it's as if shapes have become the new celebrities, and everyone's dying to get an autograph. Success isn’t just about acing a test anymore; it's also about sparking that light of curiosity in their eyes. Are you ready to be the hero in a saga where shapes meet joy?
We’ve saved the best for last in this countdown of games that promise to add a sparkle to your teaching toolkit. Buckle up for a ride into the world of shapes—each game offering something unique—helping you find the perfect fit for what your students need.
10. 2D Shapes
By Martinn22
Have your students ever found themselves doodling shapes, secretly wishing those scribbles could unlock a secret world of geometric figures? No? Just us? Well, now it's their chance to embark on a fun-filled adventure with this game that's all about mastering shape vocabulary, counting sides, and pinpointing corners.
Helps with: Counting, shape recognition, and vocabulary
Best for: Grades 1 to 3
Baam-Link: Play now!
9. Shapes Shapes Everywhere
By Anita Acuña
Unleash a game that sharpens students' eyes for shapes, making them spot shapes in the everyday, from cookies to rulers. It sparks curiosity and cements shape vocabulary by linking it to familiar objects. Suddenly, it isn't just a subject; it's the lens that colors their world.
And just when they thought it couldn't get any more exciting, wait until they start seeing their sandwiches as pentagons and their pizzas as perfect circles. Who knew shapes could make lunch so... angular?
Helps with: Environmental geometry and shape spotting
Best for: Grades 1 to 3
Baam-Link: Play now!
8. Guess the GIF Shape
By Daniela Garcia
Why settle for static shapes when they can dance? This game turns learning shapes into a disco, where every shape hits the floor with its best moves. It’s a lively way to learn, engaging students in a visual spectacle where they match wits with dancing figures.
This isn’t just about recognizing shapes; it's about seeing them come to life and guessing what they are as they twist and turn. Perfect for those who think outside the box and inside the polygon.
Helps with: Shape Recognition and Geometric Vocabulary
Best for: Grades 2 to 4
Baam-Link: Play now!
7. 3D Shapes
By Graziella
Imagine if shapes decided to go on a fitness spree and bulked up to become 3D. That’s this game—a gym for shapes where everyone comes out more dimensional.
It’s a playful exploration of shapes’ beefier sides, perfect for students ready to take their knowledge from flat to stat.
Helps with: Understanding shapes in 3D, item recognition, and vocabulary
Best for: Grades 3 to 5
Baam-Link: Play now!
6. Shapes & Colors
By jabdcf
Dive into the geometry rainbow, where shapes and colors mix in a spectacle that's part art class, part math lesson, and somehow a party.
This game is the perfect setup for kids to start crafting sentences as colorful as their surroundings. Because who said learning shapes couldn't be a blast and boost grammar too?
Helps with: Basic shapes and color-shape harmony
Best for: Grades 1 to 4
Baam-Link: Play now!
5. Shapes, Colors, and Patterns
By Master_J
Welcome to the game that proves shapes and directions can be friends, not foes. Here, students dive into a world of shapes and colors, tasked with the simple yet mind-bending challenge of identifying shapes and discerning left from right.
If your students appreciate a good laugh alongside their learning, then this game might just be their perfect match.
Helps with: Vocabulary related to colors and shapes
Best for: Grades 1 to 3
Baam-Link: Play now!
4. Animal Shapes
By Fuzzy Munchkin
Enter a world where animals are more than just creatures; they're the key to unlocking the multitude of geometrical wonders. It’s a zoological expedition, blending the wildness of the animal kingdom with the orderliness of shapes. Ideal for students who prefer their lessons on shapes to be a bit more... animated.
Helps with: Creative connections and shape-animal recognition
Best for: Grades 1 to 3
Baam-Link: Play now!
3. Geometry Riddles
By MissKay5
Step right up to the challenge where shapes play coy, hiding behind veils of mystery and riddles. It's not just about recognizing them; it's about understanding their unique technical characteristics.
This game proves that geometry can be as intriguing and mysterious as a detective novel, with your students playing the role of Sherlock Holmes.
Helps with: Critical thinking and geometric deduction
Best for: Grades 5 to 9
Baam-Link: Play now!
2. Shape Scavenger Hunt
By Grammar Doctor
Perfect for those moments when the screens start to blur and attention spans are shorter than an Instagram story, this game gets students on their feet, transforming learning shapes into a lively, room-wide quest.
Because honestly, who knew that a scavenger hunt for polygons could be the highlight of their day?
Helps with: Adventure-based learning, critical thinking, and real-world application
Best for: Grades 2 to 5
Baam-Link: Play now!
1. What Comes Next?
By Teacher Sena
See? We promised you the grand finale, and here it is. Gaze into the future with a game that challenges students to predict the next in a sequence of shapes.
It’s a test of logic, a puzzle wrapped in a mystery, inside a geometric enigma. Perfect for those with a penchant for prediction and a love for logic. After all, who needs crystal balls when you can predict patterns like a pro?
Helps with: Pattern prognostication, shape and color recognition
Best for: Grades 4 to 8
Baam-Link: Play now!
The Grand Finale: Shapes Unleashed
There you have it—a parade of geometric genius that transforms the mundane into the extraordinary. With each game, students won’t just learn; they’ll embark on adventures and solve mysteries.
But why stop there? Keep the fun rolling by checking out: 35 Essential Icebreaker Games to Hook Your Class and How to Make Your Own Scavenger Hunt with Baamboozle.
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*Okay, we admit we’re a little biased. But hey, who wouldn’t be?
Thanks for joining us on this geometric journey. Until next time, keep those angles acute and your corners on point!
