Today we’re going to learn about special numbers that tell us about order – just like in a race or when you’re standing in line!
What Are Ordinal Numbers?
Ordinal numbers tell us the position or order of things. They tell us what place something or someone is in.
Think about when you:
* Line up to go to lunch
* Run in a race
* Wait for your turn to play
Let’s Learn Our Ordinal Numbers
Here are the first ten ordinal numbers:
1st = First
2nd = Second
3rd = Third
4th = Fourth
5th = Fifth
6th = Sixth
7th = Seventh
8th = Eighth
9th = Ninth
10th = Tenth
Fun Examples from Our Daily Life
In the Classroom:
* Sarah is the first person in line
* Miguel is the second person
* Lisa is the third person
* Tom is the fourth person
In a Race:
* The cheetah finished first
* The horse finished second
* The dog finished third
* The turtle finished fourth
On a Birthday:
* First, we sing “Happy Birthday”
* Second, we blow out the candles
* Third, we cut the cake
* Fourth, we eat the yummy cake!
Fun Activities to Try:
- Line up your toys and tell their positions:
* “My teddy bear is first”
* “My car is second”
* “My blocks are third”
- When you climb stairs, count them with ordinal numbers:
* “First step”
* “Second step”
* “Third step”
Remember:
* Ordinal numbers tell us position or order
* They tell us who or what comes first, second, third, and so on
* We see ordinal numbers every day – in lines, races, and games!
Quick Check:
If you are fifth in line:
* Four friends are in front of you
* You are in the fifth position
* You say “I am fifth!”
Keep practicing with ordinal numbers – they’re super helpful when playing games and taking turns! 🌟
Time to do a worksheet- Learn ordinal numbers fun way with colouring and writing.
Numbers upto 10.
