Hey there, let’s have some fun learning about the number zero! Get ready to move and learn!
Zero looks like a big round circle. Can you make a zero with your body? Start at the top and go all the way around. No straight lines, just a big curve!
Zero is a special number. It helps us know if we are talking about tens, hundreds, or more. Zero is a number that helps us count. Let’s see how zero works!
Imagine three jet planes flying high in the sky. Now they all land on the ground. How many are flying now? Zero! That means none are flying.
Five horses are running fast on the track. They finish the race and rest. How many are running now? Zero! That means none are running.
Two penguins are waddling on the ice. They jump into the water with a splash. How many are waddling now? Zero! That means none are waddling.
One truck is rolling down the road. It stops at the store. How many trucks are rolling now? Zero! That means none are rolling.
Zero is a number, and it’s really cool! If you add zero to a number, the number stays the same. If you take away zero from a number, the number stays the same too. Zero is a special helper in math!
Remember, zero is our hero! It helps us count and understand numbers better. Keep practicing, and you’ll be a zero expert in no time!
Zero Hunt: Go on a zero hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects that have the shape of a zero, like a round clock or a donut. Can you find at least three things that look like zero? Draw a picture of each item you find and share it with your friends or family.
Zero in Action: Play a game where you act out different scenarios. Pretend to be animals or vehicles, like the ones in the article. For example, be a jet plane flying, then land and show zero planes flying. Try this with different animals or objects and see how fun it is to become zero!
Zero Magic: Use small toys or blocks to practice adding and taking away zero. Start with a group of toys, like 5 cars. Add zero cars and see how many you have. Then, take away zero cars and check again. Notice how the number stays the same? Zero is magical!
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Everybody up, nobody sit!
This is number zero, and it looks like this.
Everybody move, nobody quit!
Move your body, make a zero just like this.
Start at the top, curve around.
No straight lines, go all the way around.
Start at the top, curve around.
No straight lines, go all the way around.
Zero, zero, this is number zero.
Zero is a placeholder, so you know
If the number is tens, hundreds, or more.
Zero, zero, zero is our hero.
Zero is a number that helps us out,
So learn about zero to help you count.
Let’s move, check it out!
Three jet planes are flying in the sky.
Fly, fly, flying in the sky.
They all flew down and landed on the ground.
How many jet planes are flying now?
Zero, zero, not one.
That’s what zero means, none.
Five horses are galloping on the track.
Gallop, gallop, galloping on the track.
They finish the race and all lay down.
How many horses are galloping now?
Zero, zero, not one.
That’s what zero means, none.
Zero, zero, this is number zero.
Zero, zero, zero is our hero.
Two penguins are waddling on the ice.
Waddle, waddle, waddling on the ice.
They dove in the water with a funny sound.
How many penguins are waddling now?
Zero, zero, not one.
That’s what zero means, none.
One truck is rolling down the road.
Roll, roll, rolling down the road.
It stopped at the store and the engine cooled down.
How many trucks are rolling now?
Zero, zero, not one.
That’s what zero means, none.
Zero, zero, this is number zero.
Zero is a placeholder, so you know
If the number is tens, hundreds, or more.
Zero, zero, zero is our hero.
Zero is a number that helps us out,
So learn about zero to help you count.
Zero is cool!
Zero is a number, don’t forget.
Add zero to a number, that’s the number you get.
Zero, oh yeah!
Zero is a number, don’t forget.
Subtract zero from a number, that’s the number you get.
Zero.
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