Did you know that the number 15 is called “quince” in Spanish? It’s a very special number, especially in a big party called a quinceañera. This party is a fun way to celebrate when a girl grows up!
Let’s have some fun with the number 15! Imagine a happy song where everyone sings about how awesome the number 15 is. They call it “quince,” and it’s the best number ever! Let’s count together and see how exciting it is.
At the party, there are lots of colorful balloons. Let’s count them together:
Balloons: “One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.”
Wow, that’s 15 balloons! Now, let’s count the paper streamers hanging everywhere:
Streamers: “One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.”
Hooray! We have 15 streamers too!
There’s a special chair called a throne for the birthday girl. It’s shiny and beautiful. Even though there’s only one throne, everyone wonders how many sparkly jewels are around. It’s all part of the fun!
Everyone sings the happy song again, celebrating the number 15. They sing together:
Chorus: “Quince, quince, that’s 15, the greatest number that you’ve ever seen.”
Singing makes everyone feel happy and together!
Celebrating quince is more than just about the number 15. It’s about having fun, counting together, and making happy memories with friends and family. Let’s enjoy the magic of quince and keep counting!
Number Hunt: Go on a number hunt around your home or classroom. Look for groups of 15 items. You might find 15 crayons, 15 blocks, or 15 leaves outside. Once you find a group, count them out loud with a friend or family member. Can you find more than one group of 15?
Quince Art: Create a colorful drawing or collage using 15 different items. You can use stickers, pieces of paper, or even small objects like buttons. Arrange them in a fun pattern and count them together to make sure you have exactly 15. Share your artwork with the class and explain why the number 15 is special in your creation.
Quince Song and Dance: Make up a simple song or dance about the number 15. Use the chorus from the article: “Quince, quince, that’s 15, the greatest number that you’ve ever seen.” Perform your song or dance for your family or friends. How does singing about the number 15 make you feel?
