We began the lesson by working on the 2 pages assigned by Ms. Miner due Wednesday. The focus is on mathematical operations providing the foundation for algebraic thinking and relating the process of counting and addition. Nicholas was guided to use counting to find the sum of two numbers. He uses his fingers to add numbers and understood that his second hand was necessary for him to count above 5, showing a preliminary understanding of grouping. Today's focus was adding the number zero to a number. When asked what happens when you add zero to any number, Nicholas was able to state that the number remains the same. He began solving the problems and did satisfactorily; however, for one or two of the questions, he stated the sum was zero but self-corrected himself when he noted a hesitation on the part of this tutor. At times, Nicholas wants to hasten the lesson and will impulsively state the last thing he has heard as the answer; however, when prompted and cautioned to slow down and think before replying, he is often able to generate the correct response. It has been helpful to use manipulatives and switch activities with Nicholas in order to sufficiently engage his attention to the task at hand. He is responsive to praise and the high fives that are afforded him for evidence of sustained attention to the expectations of that with which he is tasked, but if he does not wish to do an activity, Nicholas will attempt to negotiate, and he can become less than enthused if his requests are not met. In efforts to consolidate gains noted in a creative manner, this tutor used dice to reinforce Nicholas's addition skills. He was tasked with calling a number before rolling the die and to then calculate the sum. This tutor had to do the same, but Nicholas had to state who won if the number on the die matched the number called. Nicholas correctly used the dimples on the die to count the total and in this manner, his counting of ones was reinforced. Nicholas was also tasked with writing two equations that corresponded to counting strategies used in word problems and performed well on this task with minimal prompts. Nicholas demonstrated that he understands how to bubble in the correct response underneath the correct corresponding written number, which will help him during assessments he will be taking. We finished the few remaining session minutes by playing a game that required strategic thinking and Nicholas demonstrated good recall. He also demonstrated he is very kind, wanting to allow this tutor to win a round and trying to manipulate the game so that she could come out ahead. He is a very innocent and genuinely kind soul, who loves socializing and playing with adults and children, respectively. Nicholas did not want to leave when his mom came to pick him up; he appears to genuinely look forward to coming to the program and working with his tutors at Batt. This tutor will be contacting his teacher, Ms. Minor, to learn of any particular areas she would like addressed. Nicholas's mother was informed of this intention and indicated her approval and desire for feedback.