One hundred thousand million,
That's a number really chillin'.
It's so big, it's hard to see,
But it exists, believe me.

Ten thousand is quite a few,
Enough to fill a room or two.
Counting all of them would take some time,
But it's not too hard if you try.

One thousand and one is a special thing,
It's just one more than a thousand ring.
It's like reaching the top of a hill,
But with numbers, it's a thrill.

Fifth, fourth, and third are fractions galore,
They're parts of a whole, nothing more.
If you have five, four, or three slices of pie,
You're lucky and you can't deny.

One hundred and eleven is a special count,
It's a palindrome, you can shout it out.
It's the same forward and backward, oh my,
That's a cool fact, don't you lie.

First, second, and third are ranks to earn,
They're rewards for hard work, we learn.
You can be first in a race or a test,
And it feels like you're the best.

Finally, we come to a billion,
It's a number that's quite resilient.
It's a thousand times one million,
And that's quite a number, you're not foolin'.

So there you have it, some numbers to know,
They can help you in life, and help you grow.
Count them, add them, and have some fun,
And you'll be a math whiz when all is done!

Reflections

1. What is your favorite number mentioned in the poem, and why?
2. Can you think of a time when you've counted to a really big number, like one thousand or even one million?
3. What do you think it means for a number to be a palindrome, like one hundred and eleven?
4. Why do you think it's important to learn about different numbers and how they work?
5. Can you come up with a fun math game or activity based on the numbers mentioned in the poem?