1st Grade Tutoring

Online 1st Grade Tutoring — Reading and Math Help

First grade is when reading either starts to click — or starts to feel like a daily battle. Our 1-on-1 online tutors work with your child on phonics, sight words, and early math so they build a real foundation from the start.

K–12 All Grades1-on-1 Only — AlwaysStarting at $149/month
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1st Grade Specialist
Patient · Encouraging
K–12
All Grades Covered
1-on-1
Sessions Only — Always
$149
Starting per Month
Free
Assessment Session
1st Grade Curriculum

What 1st Graders Are Learning This Year

The 1st grade year covers a lot of ground — from sounding out words to adding and subtracting with numbers up to 20. Here's what your child is working on and where our tutors can step in.

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Reading & Phonics
  • Phonics blends (bl, cl, fr) and digraphs (sh, ch, th)
  • Dolch sight words lists 1 and 2 (the, said, was, they)
  • Sounding out CVC words and short vowel patterns
  • Reading short sentences and simple books aloud
  • Letter-sound correspondence for all consonants and vowels
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Math
  • Adding and subtracting within 20
  • Place value to 100 — tens and ones
  • Counting forward and backward from any number to 120
  • Comparing numbers using greater than and less than
  • Intro to telling time and basic measurement
One tutor, both subjects. Your child's tutor can cover reading and math in the same session — no need to schedule two separate tutors or split the week between providers. We match your child with one tutor who knows both.
Common Struggles

Where 1st Graders Usually Need the Most Help

These are the four spots where 1st graders most often get stuck. If any of these sound familiar, a 1-on-1 tutor can get to the bottom of it faster than classroom support alone.

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Decoding New Words
Many 1st graders guess at unfamiliar words using the picture rather than sounding them out. This strategy works early — but it creates gaps once books get harder and pictures disappear.
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Memorizing Sight Words
Words like "the," "said," and "was" don't follow phonics rules — they have to be learned by memory. That's a big mental load for a 6-year-old who's also building letter-sound skills at the same time.
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Math Word Problems
Knowing that 5 + 3 = 8 doesn't always help when the problem is told as a story. Reading the question and figuring out the math at the same time trips up a lot of 1st graders who are solid on the numbers themselves.
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Place Value
Understanding that 14 is one ten and four ones — not just the number "fourteen" — is a conceptual jump many 1st graders find genuinely confusing. It becomes a bigger issue once regrouping starts in 2nd grade.
Every 1st grader gets stuck somewhere. A 1-on-1 tutor finds exactly where — and makes sure it stops holding them back.
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How It Works

What a 1st Grade Tutoring Session Looks Like

Every session follows a simple structure designed for young learners — focused, manageable, and always moving forward.

Step 01

Warm-Up Review

The tutor starts by revisiting what your child worked on last time. A quick check shows what stuck and what needs one more look before moving ahead.

Step 02

Focused Skill Work

The session targets one or two specific skills — a phonics pattern, a set of sight words, or a math concept. One clear goal keeps it manageable for young learners and builds genuine confidence.

Step 03

Practice & Wrap-Up

Your child practices the skill with support from their tutor, then wraps up with a short activity to keep the momentum going between sessions. No homework surprises — just steady progress.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About 1st Grade Tutoring

Yes. 1st graders adapt to video calls quickly, especially with a friendly, consistent face on the other end. Our tutors are experienced with young learners and keep sessions interactive and engaging. The 1-on-1 format means the tutor focuses entirely on your child — no distractions, no waiting turns, no rushing.
Sessions are typically 45–60 minutes. For younger or easily tired children, we can adjust the format and pacing within that window. The pace is set by the child, not a rigid clock.
Yes. Your child works with one dedicated tutor who covers reading, phonics, and math across sessions. There's no need to coordinate multiple tutors or split your schedule. One tutor means one consistent relationship — which matters a lot at this age.
The first session is a free assessment. The tutor gets to know your child, identifies where they need the most support, and creates a plan for the sessions ahead. No prep required from you — just show up. The assessment itself is low-key and designed to feel like a normal session to your child.
Early support is almost always better than waiting. First grade is when foundational reading and math habits form. Catching a small gap now is far easier than closing a larger one in 2nd or 3rd grade. A few sessions at the right time can make a real difference in how the rest of elementary school goes.
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Book a free assessment and we'll match your child with a tutor who knows exactly how to work with young learners — patient, encouraging, and focused entirely on your child.

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K–12 All Grades · 1-on-1 Only — Always · Starting at $149/month