1. It was number 5’s birthday and she was going to have a party. “Hurray
It was number 5’s birthday and she was going to have a party. “Hurray!” Said all the other numbers, “Jelly, ice cream and birthday cake, we can’t wait!” So off they all went to get ready. 3 5 4 2 1

2. There are some rules if you want to come to my party...
Come back, come back! 5 4 1 2 3

3. I want 5 balloons before you can come into my party!

4. So all the numbers went and got their balloons...1 2 3 4
But none of them had enough. They all felt very sad.
Can you think of a way of helping them?

5. 3 4 We could go in pairs so that we have 5 balloons altogether.
All of a sudden number 3 had an idea.
We could go in pairs so that we have 5 balloons altogether. 3 4
What a good idea said number 4, I’ll be your partner.
Have they got enough balloons to go to the party?

6. What about me said number 1, I can be your partner...
No, no, no. I need = 5 3 1 2

7. “Ok”, said number 1, “but how many more do I need to make 5?”4

8. So 3 and 2, and 1 and 4 went off to the party
So 3 and 2, and 1 and 4 went off to the party.... But poor zero was left behind. 3 2 1 4

9. When they got to the party everyone was having lots of fun
When they got to the party everyone was having lots of fun... Except number 5 who didn’t have anyone to dance with. 5

10. All of a sudden someone crept in from behind the door.
That’s ok because together we have 5.
I’ll be your partner
Oh zero, you’re my hero!
But you don’t have any balloons 5