Kindergarten 2D and 3D shapes videos
Quick answer
In kindergarten (ages 5–6), children name flat and solid shapes, describe where things are and build new shapes from smaller ones. Twinkl's "2D and 3D Shapes for Kids", Khan Academy's "Recognizing shapes" and Jack Hartmann's cube, sphere, cone and cylinder songs. Use Repeat one on the shape your child is learning.
Videos in this playlist
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2D and 3D Shapes for Kids | Geometry for Kids | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop - 2
Recognizing shapes | Geometry | Early Math | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 3
2D Shapes for KidsHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop - 4
Circles, Squares, Triangles, and Rectangles | Learning Shapes | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop - 5
Shapes! | Mini Math Movies | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop - 6
Cousin Fal's shape collection | Geometry | Early Math | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 7
3D Shapes for Kids | Solid Shapes in MathHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop - 8
3D Shapes for Kids | It's Easy with Twinkl | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop - 9
Compose shapes | Geometry | Early Math | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 10
Location & Directions! | Mini Math Movies | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop - 11
The Prepositions Song | English Songs | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop - 12
Name That Shape! (2D/flat shapes version) [identifying various 2D or "flat" shapes by name}Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop - 13
Name That Shape! (3D/solid shapes version) [identifying various 3D or "solid" shapes by name]Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop - 14
2D Shapes I Know! (song for kids about flat shapes: circle, triangle, square, rectangle, hexagon)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop - 15
3D Shapes I Know (solid shapes song- including sphere, cylinder, cube, cone, and pyramid)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop - 16
Secret Agent Shapes (song for kids about finding basic shapes in the room)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop - 17
It's Called a Cube! | 3D Shapes Song for Kids | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 18
It's a Sphere! | 3D Shapes Song for Kids | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 19
This is a Cone! | 3D Shapes Song for Kids | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 20
It's a Cylinder! | 3D Shapes Song for Kids | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 21
Shapes, Sides and Vertices | Version 1 | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 22
Shape SongHave Fun TeachingPlay from here Loop - 23
MATH JOURNEY WITH A PIRATE (pirate song for kids that reviews positional words and subitizing)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop
What does this kindergarten shapes unit cover?
It covers 2D shapes such as circles, squares, triangles, rectangles and hexagons, 3D shapes such as cubes, spheres, cones and cylinders, and position words like above, below, beside and behind. By the end, a child should name shapes in any size or turn and say whether they are flat or solid.
How does RepeatWatch help with learning shapes?
Use Repeat one on a single shape song, such as "It's a Cylinder!", or set an A–B loop on one part of a Twinkl lesson. Slow it to 0.75× when new words appear, save shapes on keys 1–9, and use Stop after N loops to keep sessions short.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 2D and 3D shapes?
A 2D shape is flat, like a drawing of a circle on paper. A 3D shape is solid and takes up space, like a ball (sphere) or a can (cylinder). Kindergartners learn to sort shapes into these two groups.
What grade learns 3D shapes like cones and cylinders?
In the US, naming cubes, cones, cylinders and spheres is part of kindergarten geometry (ages 5–6). Grade levels vary by country and school, and 1st grade builds on it with composing shapes.