Challenge 1

Coming into first grade, students are capable of doing basic addition and subraction skills. They have the ability to add and subtract single digit numbers and understand the concept of "taking away". They have the ability to understand and develop basic patterns using numbers, colors, and shapes. They understand and have the ability to perform basic number counting; counting up to 20. Also, they can recognize basic shapes. They understand the concept of "multiples" and how to group items by number.