Which even or odd number comes before or after?

key notes :

Even Numbers 🔢

Even numbers are numbers that can be divided into two equal groups. Think of sharing cookies with a friend – if you can share them equally, you have an even number!

Even numbers always end in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8. Let’s look at some examples:

• 2 (like two eyes 👀)
• 4 (like four legs on a chair 🪑)
• 6 (like six spots on a ladybug 🐞)
• 8 (like eight legs on a spider 🕷️)
• 10 (like ten fingers on your hands 🙌)

Odd Numbers 🤪

Odd numbers are numbers that cannot be divided into two equal groups. If you try to share them equally, someone will be left out!

Odd numbers always end in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9. Here are some examples:

• 1 (like one nose 👃)
• 3 (like three wheels on a tricycle 🚲)
• 5 (like five points on a star ⭐)
• 7 (like seven dwarfs 🧑‍🤝‍🧑)
• 9 (like nine planets 🪐 – almost!)

What Comes Before and After? 🤔

Numbers follow each other in a specific order. Let’s practice finding the numbers that come right before and right after other numbers. Remember to think if your number is even or odd!

Example 1: What even number comes before 6?

The answer is 4! 4, 6, 8.

Example 2: What odd number comes after 3?

The answer is 5! 1, 3, 5, 7.

Example 3: What odd number comes before 9?

The answer is 7! 5, 7, 9, 11.

Practice Time! ✍️

Let’s test what you learned! Fill in the blanks:

• What even number comes before 4? ____
• What odd number comes after 1? ____
• What even number comes after 8? ____
• What odd number comes before 5? ____
• What even number comes before 10? ____
• What odd number comes after 7? ____

Answers:

• 2
• 3
• 10
• 3
• 8
• 9

Great Job!

You’ve learned about even and odd numbers and how to find the numbers that come before and after! Keep practicing, and you’ll become a number expert in no time! 🎉

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