A dozen is a special number that means 12 of something. Think about your favorite egg carton. When it’s full, it usually holds 12 eggs. So, when someone says they have a dozen eggs, it means they have a full carton.
Imagine a box of crayons. If you have a dozen crayons, you have 12 crayons to color with. It’s like having a small rainbow in your hands because you have so many different colors to choose from.
Think of a birthday party where you get 12 balloons. Each balloon can be a different color, and when you have them all together, it looks like a bright, colorful cloud floating in the sky.
Picture a basket of apples. If you have a dozen apples, you can share them with your friends, and everyone can have one, maybe even two!
A dozen is like a small group of friends, all hanging out together. It’s a handy way of counting things when you have a lot, but not too many, so you can have fun sharing or using them all.