This document introduces fractions and their representation using examples of whole objects that are split into equal parts. It explains that a fraction represents an equal part of a whole, such as halves, quarters, and other fractions. Examples are provided of shapes such as squares, rectangles, circles and triangles being divided into fractional parts with different colors. The document poses questions to help understand fractions, such as identifying the fractional parts of an object that are a given color. It concludes by reminding the reader that a fraction represents an equal part of a whole.