Number 1 -

: In early learning, it’s often shown as a single dot on a die, one finger held up, or one tally mark. A Rhyme for Formation

: Every whole number is simply a collection of 1s added together. In Symbol and Word Number 1

: Most commonly a single vertical line, sometimes with a serif at the top or a small bar at the base. : In early learning, it’s often shown as

: Anything multiplied by 1 stays exactly the same ( ), making it the multiplicative identity . : In early learning

In many cultures and contexts, 1 represents the start, the individual, or the winner.

"Start at the top and down you run, That’s the way to make a one!"