Zero is a special number that comes before the number one. It’s important to know what zero looks like and how to write it. Zero is written as a simple circle: 0.
Let’s see how zero works in real life. Imagine Alo has one pineapple. After Alo eats the pineapple, there are zero pineapples left in the jar. That means there are no pineapples left to eat!
So, zero helps us understand when there is nothing left of something. It’s a useful number to know and use in our daily lives.
Zero Hunt: Go on a “Zero Hunt” around your home or classroom. Look for places where you can find the number zero. It could be on a clock, a calendar, or even on a remote control. Make a list or draw pictures of all the places you find zero. Discuss with a friend or family member why zero is important in each of these places.
Zero Jar Activity: Take a small jar and fill it with a few small items like marbles or buttons. Count how many items are in the jar. Now, take turns removing one item at a time and count how many are left until there are zero items in the jar. Talk about how the number changes each time you remove an item and what it means when there are zero items left.
Zero Story Time: Create a short story or draw a comic strip about a character who encounters zero in their day. Maybe they start with three apples and give them all away, or they have zero cookies left after sharing with friends. Share your story with someone and explain how zero played a part in your story.
