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A Whole Numbers is a number without fractions or decimals — it’s a number that’s “complete.” Whole numbers include:
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... and they go on forever.
They are not parts of numbers (like ½) and they are not negative. Whole numbers are the most basic numbers we use every day:
• Counting people or objects
• How many players are on a team
• Telling how many days until your birthday
• Keeping score in games
They’re simple, but super useful!
Whole numbers help us build number sense from the very beginning. They are the stepping stones to bigger math ideas like place value, rounding, estimating, and later on — decimals and fractions. If you're building a strong math foundation, whole numbers are where it all starts.
When you feel confident working with whole numbers, you’re ready to explore all kinds of math adventures. Whether you're counting steps or solving equations, whole numbers are always there to help you out!
• Natural numbers: Start at 1 and go up (1, 2, 3…)
• Whole numbers: Same, but include 0 (0, 1, 2, 3…)
“Whole Number Hunt”
1️⃣ Look around the room and write down 10 things that come in whole numbers:
⦿ 3 chairs, 2 pillows, 7 crayons
2️⃣ Can you find a group with zero? (Like: 0 bananas left!)
This teaches kids that zero is a number too — and it’s part of the whole number family.
Whole numbers are the friendly numbers we start with — no fractions, no fuss. Once you understand them, you’re ready to dive into bigger number worlds!
Power up your math skills with this cool Easy PEMDAS Quiz now! 🎯