Grades 1-8

Language Arts Virtual Tutoring

Our elementary tutoring services cater to students in Grades 1-8, focusing on core subjects like math, reading, and science. Our dedicated tutors provide the homework help and educational support your child needs to thrive. Priority is placed on active reading strategies, writing fundamentals & organizational skills, vocabulary enrichment through contextual learning, and enhancing oral communication skills through interactive activities.

Reading Comprehension

Build up foundational reading skills such as letter sounds, phonics & digraph, phonemic awareness, blending, and segmenting of words.
Emphasize active reading strategies that encourage students to engage with texts ideas.
Teach them how to identify main ideas, make predictions, ask questions, and summarize content. Strengthening these skills enhances both comprehension and critical thinking.
Online reading resources may include decodable passages from UFLI Foundations, the Science of Reading phonics activities, non-fiction articles such as CBC Kids NEWS, along with a lengthy list of others.

Oral Communication

Promote effective communication skills by encouraging students to express their thoughts and ideas verbally, providing opportunities for immediate feedback and evaluation.
Engage students in discussions, debates, role-play and presentations to boost their confidence in articulating themselves clearly and fluently.

Writing Structure

Teach the fundamentals of proper sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, paragraph and essay formats.
Guide students through the process of organizing their ideas coherently, from brainstorming and drafting to editing and revising, fostering effective written communication.
Online resources may include digital brain maps, organizational apps, study Google Slide decks, read and write application, virtual white boards or collaborative digital annotation tools.

Vocabulary Enrichment

Introduce a variety of new words and phrases within the context of reading materials.
Expose students to a wide variety of vocabulary in discussions and writing, helping to expand their language and communication skills.
Encourage the use of new vocabulary, emphasizing synonyms, and subject specific words.

Math Virtual Tutoring

Emphasize conceptual understanding through an engaging, real-world context, and incremental progression approach in math education to ensure students grasp foundational principles and advance with confidence. Merrill Mentors offers comprehensive tutoring programs for elementary students, ensuring a strong academic foundation and fostering a love for learning.

Conceptual Understanding

Focus on building a strong foundation of conceptual understanding before moving to procedural fluency.
Ensure that students grasp the underlying principles of mathematical concepts to help them apply their knowledge effectively.

Real-World Context

Relate math concepts to real-world scenarios that students can relate to. By connecting math to their everyday experiences, students can see the practical applications of what they're learning and develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.

Engagement and Interaction

Keep the learning process engaging and interactive.
Use concrete and digital manipulatives, online games, and hands-on activities to make math enjoyable and help students grasp abstract concepts more effectively.

Incremental Progression

Break down complex topics into smaller, manageable steps.
Guide students through incremental progression, ensuring they master each stage before moving on to more advanced concepts. This approach builds confidence and minimizes frustration.

Homework Help

Through individualized guidance, we help students dissect complex problems, encouraging critical thinking and problem solving skills.
We equip students with effective study techniques and time management strategies to enhance their homework completion and overall academic performance.