1st Grade English Tutoring Online

English foundations for 1st grade

In first grade, children move from sounding out individual words to building full sentences and reading with more confidence.

They work on sentence building, reading three-letter words with more fluency, using common nouns correctly, learning capital letters and basic punctuation, and starting to answer simple comprehension questions about what they've read.

These skills build on each other. Strong word recognition can make it easier to build and understand sentences. As children become more confident with sentence structure and punctuation, they can focus on understanding more complex texts. Building these foundational English skills gives them a stronger base as they progress through school.

APLUS America helps identify the areas where your child needs extra support and builds those skills into their personalized learning plan, helping them continue to progress with confidence.

How APLUS America supports 1st grade English

Understanding your child's level

We start by getting a clear picture of where your child is currently at with sentence building, reading fluency, and early comprehension. This helps us see what they've got a good handle on and where they need more support, so their personalized learning plan can focus on what matters most.

A personalized weekly learning plan

Every Monday, your child receives a personalized learning plan built around what they need. The plan targets the skills that matter most right now, helping them strengthen early foundations, practice what's being taught in class, and move ahead when they're ready.

For first grade students, the weekly plan is designed to feel manageable, with lessons that can be completed in short sessions so learning fits into the week without overwhelming your child.

Interactive lessons and activities

Lessons are short, interactive, and engaging, using visuals, audio support, and instant feedback to help children build sentence structure and reading fluency one step at a time.

At this age, practice works best when it feels clear and encouraging. Interactive activities help children revisit sentence building, blends, rhyming, and early comprehension in a way that feels more approachable than worksheets alone.

Real tutor support

Each lesson is designed to teach clearly, with instant feedback built in so your child understands what to do next. If your child is working on a piece of writing, their tutor can give feedback on planning, structure, grammar, punctuation, and clarity, helping them feel more confident with their next piece.

Tutor support is included in the weekly pricing, so your child can get help when they need it. Parents can also call to talk through their child's progress or ask about the weekly report.

Weekly progress reports

Each week you'll receive a report showing how your child is progressing.

For Grade 1 parents, this can be especially helpful. Young children often find it hard to explain exactly what they've been working on, so the weekly report gives you a clearer picture of how they're going.

A rewards system that keeps young learners motivated

Children earn points as they complete lessons and activities, which can be exchanged for gift cards to popular stores. For 6 and 7-year-olds, seeing their points grow gives them something to look forward to each week and helps keep motivation high as they build their reading and writing skills.

What we cover in Grade 1 English

Our Grade 1 English curriculum is fully aligned to Common Core Standards and covers every major area your child's school will teach this year.

Sentence building Forming full sentences from words, and learning to finish a sentence correctly.

Reading fluency Reading three-letter words and short sentences with growing confidence, building on the phonics started in Kindergarten.

Grammar and word building Common nouns, blends, and using words correctly within a sentence.

Early comprehension Understanding short texts and instructions, and answering simple questions about what they've read.

These skills build directly into Grade 2, where children take on more grammar, more complex punctuation, and longer comprehension passages. A child who finishes Grade 1 with solid foundations finds that transition manageable. One who has gaps finds Grade 2 harder than it needs to be.

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Support for children with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences

Some children need early reading and writing support that feels more flexible, structured, and manageable.

APLUS America can work well for children with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other learning differences because lessons are short, interactive, and self-paced.

Their personalized weekly learning plan is based on what they need and their ongoing progress, so they can build early English skills one step at a time. Each activity is short, around 20 minutes, with visuals, audio support, and instant feedback built in.

Learn more about how we support children with learning differences.

Pricing

1st grade English tutoring with APLUS America starts from $24 per week. That covers the full Grade 1 curriculum, a personalized weekly lesson plan, tutor support, and weekly progress reports. New families get the first two weeks free.

From $24 / week

Full Grade 1 English curriculum
Personalized weekly lesson plan
Tutor support included
Weekly progress reports

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New families get their first two weeks free.

Frequently asked questions

My child is in Grade 1, but some things feel more like Kindergarten level. Can you help?

Yes. Your child's learning plan is based on what they need, not just the grade they're in at school. If your child needs support with earlier phonics or sight words before moving further into Grade 1 English, their personalized learning plan can include those foundations first.

How much time does my child need each week?

The weekly plan is designed to be manageable for young children. Most families split it into two or three short sessions of around 15 to 20 minutes, which tends to work better for 6 and 7-year-olds than trying to complete everything in one sitting.

Does APLUS America cover everything on the Common Core Standards for Grade 1?

Yes. Every lesson in the Grade 1 curriculum is developed around Common Core Standards, covering the major reading and writing areas your child's school will teach this year.

What comes after Grade 1 with APLUS America?

APLUS America covers the full K-12 curriculum. When your child is ready to move into Grade 2 content, the plan transitions naturally. There's no need to re-enroll or make changes.

Useful links

Need math support alongside English? Visit our 1st grade math tutoring page.

Supporting a child who is finding school harder than expected? Visit our learning differences support page.

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