Cycle 1: reading
Grades 1 and 2: sounds, syllables, reading aloud and first spelling words, with plenty of repetition.
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Homework help · Elementary
Calmer homework, from Grade 1 to Grade 6.
In elementary school, each cycle brings its own challenges: learning to read, mastering times tables, understanding fractions. A patient tutor helps your child do their homework and build good habits, in English, French or Persian.
Rate$35 / hour
- $35 / hour, first class free
- Short, varied activities for the youngest
What changes from one cycle to the next
Quebec elementary school is divided into three two-year cycles, and homework is not hard in the same way at 6 and at 11. In Grade 1, a sheet of French sounds can end in tears; in Grade 5, it is more often word problems and fractions. Our elementary homework help adapts to your child's age: concrete explanations and breaks for the youngest, then more and more independence as they grow.
This page is about elementary school. For an overview that also covers high school and CEGEP, see our homework help page. For a specific subject, see math tutoring or French tutoring.
By cycle
The help your child needs, at their age
Cycle 1: numbers
Numbers up to 100 and beyond, tens and ones, addition and subtraction with hands-on materials.
Cycle 2: times tables
Grades 3 and 4: learn the multiplication tables in small blocks, then use them for division and problems.
Cycle 2: reading to learn
Longer texts, comprehension questions, dictations and conjugation of common verbs.
Cycle 3: fractions and decimals
Grades 5 and 6: fractions, decimals and percentages, often the first real wall in math.
Cycle 3: Grade 6 exams
Reading, writing and math in June: we build stamina and practise justifying answers well before the exams.
At home
A homework routine that lasts all year
Homework goes better when it happens at the same time and place every day, with the TV off and the tablet put away. Look at the school planner together, start with the hardest task and stop before fatigue takes over. For math, our guide on helping your child with math gives simple ideas for weeknights.
For the youngest, a full hour is often too long: in Grades 1 and 2 the tutor splits the hour into short activities with small breaks, and you can mention it when you book. In Cycle 3, our fractions guide explains the steps, and our page on the Grade 6 ministry exams describes the June exams, which counted for 20 % of the assessed competencies in 2025-2026.
- Planner
- Reading
- Sounds
- Times tables
- Fractions
- Grade 6 exams
Non-francophone parents
Your child is in French school and you do not speak French
Many Montreal families have a child in a French elementary school but do not speak French at home. It is one of the most common reasons parents call us. The tutor works with your child in French, the language of their homework, and explains to you in English or Persian what was done. After every class, a short written report arrives by email and in your parent space, so you know what is solid and what still needs practice, without having to check the French homework yourself.
How it works
Getting started is simple
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Pick a time
Choose the subject and a free time slot. We assign a qualified tutor.
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Free first class
The tutor assesses the level and finds what is blocking.
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Follow the progress
After every class, a short report arrives by email and in your parent space.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
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From what age do you offer homework help?
From Grade 1. For the youngest, we adapt the length and pace, with short activities and small breaks during the session.
My Grade 1 child is struggling to read in French. Can you help?
Yes. We work on sounds, syllables and reading aloud using the sheets and books the school sends home, with lots of repetition and no pressure.
How do you help with times tables?
In small blocks, with games and short reviews every session, then by using them in problems. We also suggest a few minutes of practice at home between classes.
Do you prepare the Grade 6 ministry exams?
Yes, in French (reading and writing) and math, with long texts, problem-solving situations and a review routine in the weeks before June.
We do not speak French. How can we follow progress?
The tutor can speak with you in English or Persian, and a written report is sent after every class. You know what was covered without correcting the homework yourself.
How much does elementary homework help cost?
$35 per hour, first class free, no contract and no registration fee. Packages of 8 and 12 classes give 5 % and 10 % off.