The Number 1
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The Number 1
In this text on the number 1 we will explore the meaning of the number 1. We will learn how to write the number 1, look at images of the number 1 and explore what the number 1 represents. Take a look below to learn more about the meaning of the number 1.
The Meaning of the Number 1
Let’s learn more about the number one and how to write it with the following explanation. When someone talks about the number one, they are talking about the number of things that you have. What does the number 1 represent? The number 1 meaning is that there is just one item in a group! Another fact to remember is that the number one is an odd number. You can learn more about even and odd numbers in this video.
What Does the Number 1 Look Like?
The number one looks like a straight line that goes from top to bottom. To write the number one, start at the very top line and draw a straight line all the way to the bottom line! You can practise tracing the number 1 with the picture below.
Now it can be your turn to practise writing the number 1! Take a sheet of paper and draw a top line and a bottom line. Follow the instructions above to draw the number one!
1 the Number – Summary
Today we learnt all about the number one, how to write the number one and groups of objects that represent the number one.
How it looks | 1 |
How it is spelt | o n e |
How many it is | ▲ |
Have you practised yet? Rewatch this video to find the hidden number 1! On this website, you can also find interactive exercises on the number 1 with downloadable worksheets and images of the number 1 as well as even more fun activities for the number 1.
The Number 1 exercise
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Which picture shows the number one?
HintsUse your finger to trace the number 1.
Trace up and down to write the number 1.
SolutionThis is a picture of the number one.
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Which picture shows one counter?
HintsCount the number of dots.
This is a group of one.
SolutionThis is a group of one.
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How many objects are in each picture?
HintsCount to one.
You can write or spell the number one.
SolutionEach picture shows one sea creature.
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Which pictures have one object?
HintsUse your fingers to count 1 mouse.
This is 1 plant.
There are 2 correct answers.
SolutionHere is 1 mouse and 1 plant.
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How many objects are there in the picture?
HintsThis is one.
You can use your fingers to count to the number one.
SolutionThere is 1 mouse, there is 1 car, there is 1 stool and there is 1 flag.
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Does the picture show one object?
HintsThis is one car.
You can use your fingers to count to one.
SolutionThese three pictures have one object.