Circles, Squares, Rectangles and Triangles
A circle is round and has no straight sides, and a triangle has 3 sides. A square has 4 sides that are all the same length, and a rectangle has 4 sides, two long and two short.
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Examples
- A wall clock is shaped like a circle.
- A door is shaped like a rectangle.
Key takeaways
- Count the straight sides to name a shape: 3 is a triangle, 4 is a square or a rectangle.
- A circle has no corners at all.
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