Primary American Curriculum
ERYX Tutoring · Primary Curriculum · American (Common Core)
Strong foundations, aligned with the American classroom.
ERYX offers one to one and group tutoring for elementary students in Kindergarten through Grade 5, built around Common Core standards and the skills the American classrooms test.
Grade bands, built to connect
Each grade band builds directly upon the last, so tutoring stays matched to exactly what a student’s classroom expects.
Age 5
Kindergarten
Foundational literacy and number readiness, built through play-based and hands-on learning.
Ages 6–7
Grades 1–2
Building reading fluency and basic math operations, as foundational skills become automatic.
Ages 8–11
Grades 3–5
Increasing academic rigor and preparing students for the transition to middle school.
Core subjects we tutor
Every session is built around Common Core standards and the skills assessments test, from Kindergarten up.
English Language Arts
Reading, writing, and language skills, aligned to Common Core ELA standards for each grade level.
Phonics & foundational reading —
Decoding, fluency, and sight-word recognition.
Reading comprehension —
Literature and informational text, main idea, and inference.
Writing —
Narrative, informative, and opinion writing, with the writing process.
Language conventions —
Grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary acquisition.
Speaking & listening —
Discussion, presentation, and collaborative conversation.
Mathematics
Number sense and problem-solving, aligned to Common Core Math domains for each grade level.
Number & operations in base ten —
Place value and multi-digit arithmetic.
Operations & algebraic thinking —
Patterns, equations, and early algebraic reasoning.
Fractions —
Understanding, comparing, and operating with fractions.
Measurement & data —
Units, graphs, and interpreting data.
Geometry —
Shapes, attributes, and spatial reasoning.
Mathematical practices —
Reasoning, modeling, and explaining thinking, as state tests require.
Science
Life, physical, and Earth science, aligned to Next Generation Science Standards.
Life science —
Living things, life cycles, ecosystems, and habitats.
Physical science —
Matter, energy, forces, and motion.
Earth & space science —
Weather, the water cycle, and the solar system.
Engineering & inquiry —
Asking questions, designing tests, and using evidence.
Social Studies
American history
Geography
Civics
Community
Connected to each grade’s curriculum.
Skills we build in every session
Alongside subject content, every ERYX tutor develops these five habits in every student.
Literacy & phonics
Numeracy fluency
Scientific inquiry
Study habits & organization
Confidence & communication
Aligned to standards, ready for testing
ERYX tutoring maps directly onto what students are taught in the classroom and assessed on each spring.
Standards-aligned lessons
sessions mapped to the exact grade-level standard being taught.
Test-format practice
question styles that mirror assessments.
Report-card support
targeted help on which so ever standard a report card flags.
Study habits
organization and independent work habits for the classroom.
Start with a free diagnostic session.
Talk to an ERYX tutor about where your child is now, and get a personalised study plan aligned to their grade-level standards.
Book a diagnostic session
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At Eryx, we believe communication matters. Contact us for enquiries, guidance, or support, and we will ensure you receive thoughtful and timely assistance.