1st Grade Math Tutor
Live 1:1 math tutoring for 1st graders — addition and subtraction facts, tens and ones, and telling time, step by step.
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Signs Your 1st Grader Needs Extra Math Support
- Counts on fingers for every problem, even 3 + 4.
- Writes 31 when they mean 13, or isn't sure what the 1 in 15 stands for.
- Can count to 100 out loud but gets mixed up comparing 48 and 84.
- Freezes on subtraction like 12 − 5 and starts guessing.
- Has trouble reading a clock, even at o'clock and half past.
These are common in 1st grade — and the right support can make a real difference.
How We Help Your 1st Grader
1st grade is when math moves from counting objects to working with numbers — facts within 20, tens and ones, and the first word problems.
Master it before moving on
Because every class is 1:1, the tutor doesn't move on to two-digit numbers until making a ten and facts within 20 really click.
Interactive lessons
On-screen counters, ten frames and clocks make adding, subtracting and telling time something your child does, not just watches.
Tutors with a math or education background
Every tutor teaches live and 1-on-1.
Help with school homework
Your child can bring 1st grade homework questions to class, and the tutor helps them work through those questions step by step.
What Your 1st Grader Learns in Math
Following the Common Core State Standards for 1st grade.
Addition & subtraction within 20
Add and subtract within 20 using strategies like making a ten and counting on, and know facts within 10.
Word problems
Solve adding and subtracting word problems — adding to, taking from, putting together and comparing.
Place value: tens and ones
Understand that 10 ones make a ten, and read two-digit numbers as tens and ones.
Counting and comparing to 120
Count, read and write numbers to 120, and compare two-digit numbers with >, = and <.
Adding and subtracting tens
Add within 100 using tens and ones, find 10 more or 10 less in their head, and subtract multiples of 10 (like 70 − 30).
Length, time and data
Measure and compare length, tell time to the hour and half hour, and read simple charts.
Shapes and equal shares
Describe and build 2D and 3D shapes, and split shapes into halves and fourths.
4 Steps to Stronger 1st Grade Math
Take a free 1st grade level check
In a free 45-minute demo lesson, the tutor checks your child's level live.
Find your starting point ↗LEVEL CHECK01 / 04A little challenge.
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Where to start and how many lessons a week.
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By the End of 1st Grade, Students Are Expected To…
- Add and subtract within 20 with confidence, and know facts within 10.
- Explain what each digit in a two-digit number means.
- Compare two-digit numbers using >, = and <.
- Tell time to the hour and half hour.
- Solve simple addition and subtraction word problems.
Start with a Free 1st Grade Math Lesson
Book a free 45-minute live 1:1 lesson first, then choose a plan. Lessons start at $17.70 (2 lessons a week on a 12-month plan).
1st Grade Math FAQ
What will my 1st grader work on with a TomoRise tutor?
A TomoRise 1st grade math tutor helps with addition and subtraction within 20, tens and ones, comparing numbers to 120, measuring, telling time and shapes, following the 1st grade Common Core State Standards, in live 45-minute 1-on-1 lessons.
How do I know if my 1st grader needs math help?
Common signs are counting on fingers for every problem, mixing up numbers like 13 and 31, guessing on subtraction, or having trouble reading a clock. A free TomoRise demo lesson helps you see where your child stands.
Why is 1st grade math so important?
1st grade math matters because it builds the number sense every later grade depends on, so a TomoRise tutor makes sure two ideas are solid: facts within 20, and that 10 ones make a ten. That second idea is behind 2nd grade regrouping, so it's worth getting right now.
How many lessons a week does a 1st grader need?
Families can choose 1, 2 or 3 TomoRise lessons a week. After the free demo lesson, the tutor recommends how many lessons a week fit your child's level and goals.
Is a 45-minute online class OK for a 1st grader?
Yes — TomoRise lessons for 1st graders are built for young kids, with short on-screen activities your child clicks through with the tutor, all live and 1-on-1. For the first few lessons, it helps to have a parent nearby to get your child set up.
My 1st grader is already ahead in math — can TomoRise help?
Yes — TomoRise tutors can pick up the pace and add challenge, and if your child is ready, we'll move them up to 2nd grade math lessons.
Can a TomoRise tutor help with 1st grade math homework?
Yes — your child can bring questions from 1st grade math homework to the lesson, and the TomoRise tutor will help them work through them step by step.
