Addition, subtraction, calendars, clocks, graphs, fact families, coins, comparing, introduction to fractions, shapes

Addition

• The 7-year-old can use concrete materials, such as counting blocks, to understand addition by combining two sets and counting the total.
• They have learned the concept of addition as putting together and counting the total, and can perform simple addition problems within 20.
• They are able to understand the concept of addition as the "bringing together" of two or more quantities or numbers and can visualize this with objects or pictures.

Subtraction

• The student is able to use concrete materials or pictures to understand subtraction by taking away from a set and counting what is left.
• They have learned the concept of subtraction as taking away and can solve simple subtraction problems within 20.
• They can understand the relationship between addition and subtraction and can apply inverse operations to solve problems.

Calendars

• The 7-year-old has learned to identify and label the days of the week and months of the year on a calendar.
• They can explain the concept of a week, month, and year and how they are organized on a calendar.
• They can use a calendar to count days, weeks, and months and can identify important dates, such as birthdays and holidays.

Clocks

• The student can tell time to the nearest hour and half-hour on an analog clock.
• They can understand the concept of a clock as a tool for measuring time and can relate time to daily activities.
• They can also understand the relationship between the hour and minute hands and how they move to show the passing of time.

For continued development, it can be helpful to incorporate real-life examples of addition and subtraction, such as sharing treats with siblings or counting money while shopping. Using visual aids, such as drawing clocks or making calendars for upcoming events, can reinforce the understanding of time and dates.

Book Recommendations

• "MathStart 1: The Best Vacation Ever" by Stuart J. Murphy: This book introduces addition and subtraction in a fun and relatable story for young learners.
• "How Many Snails?: A Counting Book" by Paul Giganti Jr.: This book introduces the concept of counting and comparing quantities with engaging illustrations.
• "The Greedy Triangle" by Marilyn Burns: This book creatively introduces shapes and their properties through a fictional story, making the learning process enjoyable.