About Colours and Shapes
A game for learning colours and 2D shapes in the early years: coloured balloons, pictures to paint, crayons, shapes with faces and a shape sorter. A voice explains every challenge, there's no reading and you can't lose; every game ends with a sticker for the album.
It's free to play in the browser, with no sign-up and no downloads, on a phone, tablet or computer.
- Recommended age
- Ages 3 to 5
- Category
- Educational games
- Subject
- Maths
- Price
- Free
What children learn
- Colours: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, pink and purple
- Shapes: circle, square, triangle, star, heart, diamond and oval
- Combining two features at once (shape and colour)
- Fine motor skills and spatial awareness when sorting the shapes
How to play
- Choose colours, shapes, the shape sorter or more shapes (the diamond and the oval).
- Listen to Pipo and pop the balloons, paint the picture or tap the crayon of the colour he asks for.
- Find the shape he names, or all the ones that match.
- Drag each shape to its hole; tap a shape and he tells you which one it is and where it goes.
- Finish the five challenges and win a sticker for your album.
Which ages it suits
Recommended ages 3 to 5. See more games for ages 3 to 5.
Frequently asked questions
Is Colours and Shapes free?
Yes. It's free to play in the browser, without downloading anything or creating an account.
Which age or school year is Colours and Shapes for?
Ages 3 to 5, that is, Nursery to Reception. The difficulty goes up little by little, so younger children can start with the first levels.
What do children learn with Colours and Shapes?
It works on maths: colours: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, pink and purple; shapes: circle, square, triangle, star, heart, diamond and oval; combining two features at once (shape and colour).
How do you play Colours and Shapes?
Choose colours, shapes, the shape sorter or more shapes (the diamond and the oval). Listen to Pipo and pop the balloons, paint the picture or tap the crayon of the colour he asks for. Find the shape he names, or all the ones that match. Drag each shape to its hole; tap a shape and he tells you which one it is and where it goes. Finish the five challenges and win a sticker for your album.
Can Colours and Shapes be played on a phone or tablet?
Yes, it's designed for mobile first and also works on tablets and computers. The «Full screen» button opens it across the whole screen.
What other games are like Colours and Shapes?
If you like Colours and Shapes, try The Number Goose, Count with Me, English Pop and Aventura Pop too. They are on JuegaPop and free as well.
