Dutch Shape Songs for Kids

The shape songs

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  De Vormen

  Shapes · 2:00 · Premium

  de cirkel, het vierkant, de driehoek, de ster

Dutch shape words from these songs

Every key word and phrase across the unit, with its English meaning.

Tips for parents

• Go on a shape hunt around the house and name each shape in Dutch.
• Cut shapes out of paper and hold up the one the song names.
• Draw shapes in the air with a finger while singing.

Questions parents ask

How can I practise shapes after the song?

Shape hunts work well: plates are circles, windows are squares, a slice of sandwich can be a triangle. Name each one in the new language as you find it.

Which Dutch words are in these shape songs?

5 key words and phrases, including de cirkel (circle), het vierkant (square), de driehoek (triangle), de ster (star), het hart (heart). The full list is above, and every song page shows the complete lyrics with translation.

Are the Dutch shape songs free?

The lyrics, translations and word lists here are free to read. Playing the songs is part of Premium, which you can try free for 7 days. The first unit, greeting songs, is free forever.

How long are the songs?

The song is 2:00 long, easy to fit into a routine or replay a few times in a row.