Once upon a time, in a land far away,
Lived some numbers that loved to play.
Forty-two was strong and quick,
And loved to do a magic trick.

Fifty-two was tall and proud,
And could recite the alphabet loud.
Forty was shy and quite small,
But could count to ten, that was all.

Forty-one was friendly and kind,
And loved to play with others in line.
Fifty-one was clever and smart,
And always knew how to do their part.

Lastly, there was Fifty, the leader of all,
And could make everyone stand up tall.
Together, they all had lots of fun,
Playing games and running under the sun.

So, if you ever meet these numbers, don't be afraid,
They're just like us, playful and unafraid.
Remember their names, and keep them in mind,
For they'll always be there, in the world of numbers you'll find.

Reflections

1. What are the names of the six numbers in the poem?
2. Can you describe the different traits of each number in the story?
3. What games do you think the numbers played together?
4. Who was the leader of the numbers, and what did they do?
5. What message do you think the poem is trying to convey about numbers and friendship?