Years 1–3 English & Mathematics

Years 1–3 English & Mathematics,, built for the early years.

A structured, SCSA-aligned program covering English and Mathematics for Years 1, 2 and 3 — the foundational years where reading, number sense and confidence are built. Switch between year levels below to see exactly what’s covered.

Program snapshot

Year level

Years 1 to 3

Subjects

Mathematics & English

Structure

4 terms, WA school calendar

Curriculum

SCSA-aligned

Group size

Max 6

Format

Online or in-person, Perth

The years that set the foundation.

Years 1 to 3 are where children move from emerging readers and counters to confident, independent learners. Phonics and decoding become reading for meaning. Counting becomes place value, addition and the beginnings of fractions. The habits, confidence and curiosity built in these years carry through every year of schooling that follows.

This page focuses on English and Mathematics specifically. Science and other learning areas for primary students are introduced through our broader Primary Tutoring program.

Who this program suits

Children building early reading, phonics and number fluency
Children who are managing but would benefit from steady, one-on-one practice
Children who’ve fallen behind on a specific skill, such as decoding or place value
Families wanting an SCSA-aligned check-in alongside school

What's covered, year by year.

Select a year level, then toggle between English and Mathematics to see how content is organised by curriculum strand.

Speaking & Listening

Sharing ideas with confidence

Share ideas, retell or adapt stories, recount experiences
Express opinions using ideas from learnt topics and texts
Sequence ideas and use nouns, verbs, adjectives & adverbs
Use turn-taking, active listening & asking/answering questions

Reading & Viewing

Building decoding & fluency

Blend short & common long vowels, consonants and digraphs
Use sentence boundary punctuation to read with growing fluency
Recognise literal and implied meaning in narrative & informative texts
Use comprehension strategies: predicting, connecting, questioning

Writing & Creating

Spelling, sentences & stories

Write simple sentences with sentence boundary punctuation
Spell most one- and two-syllable words with common letter patterns
Create retells, recounts & informative texts using topic vocabulary
Write words using unjoined lower- and upper-case letters

Number & Algebra

Counting, place value & patterns

Say, read, write & order numbers to 120; skip count by 2s, 5s & 10s
Partition collections up to 100, including in groups of ten
Add & subtract numbers to 20 and beyond using a range of strategies
Explore halves & continue/create repeating patterns
Identify Australian coins & notes according to their value

Measurement & Geometry

Shapes, length & time

Classify 2D shapes by sides & vertices; sort & name 3D objects
Directly & indirectly compare lengths using informal units
Compare capacity of containers and mass of objects
Read time on digital clocks & describe duration informally
Give and follow directions within familiar locations

Probability & Statistics

Chance & collecting data

Describe the likelihood of familiar events using everyday chance language
Collect categorical data to answer simple questions of interest
Record frequencies using objects, pictures and tallies

Speaking & Listening

Discussing ideas & experiences

Discuss ideas, recount or report on events, express opinions with reasons
Use interaction skills when engaging with topics & responding to others
Build and use topic-specific vocabulary in spoken texts
Explore how interpersonal language choices vary by context

Reading & Viewing

Reading with growing independence

Read with phrasing & fluency combining phonic, word & grammatical knowledge
Build a growing bank of high-frequency words and phonic patterns
Identify how topics are presented through narrative & informative texts
Identify the purpose & audience of imaginative, informative & persuasive texts

Writing & Creating

Planning & editing short texts

Plan, create & edit short imaginative, informative & persuasive texts
Use simple & compound sentences, noun groups & verb groups
Spell words with regular spelling patterns; attempt less common patterns
Write legibly with growing fluency using unjoined letters

Number & Algebra

Place value, facts & fractions

Read, write & order numbers to at least 1000
Recall addition & subtraction facts to 10; add/subtract one- & two-digit numbers
Represent multiplication & division using grouping & arrays
Recognise & create halves, quarters & eighths
Describe the relationship between dollars and cents

Measurement & Geometry

Measuring, turns & the clock

Identify & draw 2D shapes using formal spatial language
Estimate, measure & compare length, capacity & mass using informal units
Explore quarter, half & full turns; locate positions on simple maps
Tell time to the hour, half- & quarter-hour on analogue & digital clocks
Use a calendar to find dates & determine duration between events

Probability & Statistics

Possible, impossible & data

Classify familiar chance events as possible or impossible
Compare the likelihood of events using everyday language
Collect, compare & display categorical data using tables & picture graphs

Speaking & Listening

Contributing to discussion

Contribute to discussions, ask questions & give useful feedback
Express opinions, preferences & appreciation of texts with relevant detail
Group, sequence & link ideas using topic-specific vocabulary
Recognise the value of others’ contributions in discussion

Reading & Viewing

Reading fluently & critically

Read with fluency using phonic, semantic & grammatical knowledge; self-correct
Recognise purpose & audience and describe how texts are structured
Describe literary devices & how visual features extend meaning
Identify language features of persuasive, informative & imaginative texts

Writing & Creating

Paragraphs & published texts

Plan, create, edit & publish texts using paragraphs & clear structure
Use compound sentences, topic-specific vocabulary & literary devices
Spell high-frequency & multisyllabic words using phonic & morphemic knowledge
Write using joined letters that are clearly formed & consistent

Number & Algebra

Four-digit numbers & fractions

Read, write & order numbers to at least four digits
Recall addition/subtraction facts to 20; multiplication facts of 2, 3, 4, 5 & 10
Represent unit fractions: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5 & 1/10
Use greater than, less than & equality symbols to compare numbers
Investigate financial transactions, equivalent values & change

Measurement & Geometry

Formal units & angles

Estimate, measure & order length in mm, cm & m; capacity in mL & L
Identify angles as measures of turn & compare angle sizes
Make & classify 3D objects by faces, edges & vertices
Tell the time in minutes; describe duration in hours, minutes & seconds
Create & interpret simple maps showing positions & pathways

Probability & Statistics

Experiments & graphs

Describe events using the language of chance; identify possible outcomes
Conduct repeated chance experiments & recognise variation in results
Collect, organise & represent data in dot plots, tables & column graphs

Phonics, vocabulary and comprehension are woven through every strand rather than taught as isolated topics.

Content reflects a common WA scope & sequence for Years 1–3. We confirm and adjust against your child’s actual class program in the first session.

How we actually run a lesson.

Every Years 1–3 English and Maths session follows the same six-step structure, so children always know what’s coming and tutors can track progress consistently from week to week.

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Step 1

📋 Plan

We check in on what’s happening in class and set the goal for the session.

Step 2

📖 Teach

The tutor introduces or re-explains the concept with clear, worked examples.

Step 3

💡 Apply

The student works through guided questions with support and scaffolding.

Step 4

✏️ Practise

Targeted, independent exercises build fluency and confidence.

Step 5

✅ Review

We check understanding, identify gaps and give specific feedback.

Step 6

🎯 Refine

The next session is adjusted based on what we learned about your child.

Tutoring that builds real foundations.

The early years aren’t about getting through worksheets — they’re about building genuine confidence with reading and number. EduLift was built around one idea: tutoring should make school easier to follow, not add a second, disconnected program on top of an already full week. Everything below is in service of that.

Small groups, maximum 6 — or one-to-one

Young children need a tutor who can see exactly where they’re stuck, whether that’s a tricky sound blend or a place-value mix-up. We cap every session at six, and most Years 1–3 students sit one-to-one or in pairs.

SCSA-aligned, by year level

Content is built directly from the current WA SCSA scope and sequence for each year level, then checked against your child’s own class program in the first session, so sessions reinforce what’s happening at school.

Tutors experienced with early learners

Teaching phonics to a six-year-old and teaching fractions to an eight-year-old call for different approaches. Your child works with a tutor experienced in early literacy and numeracy, not a generalist.

You'll always know where they stand

No vague “doing well” updates. A diagnostic at the start gives a real baseline, and plain-English progress updates show exactly what’s improved, what’s still shaky, and what we’re doing about it.

Everything beyond the weekly session.

Diagnostic assessment

A baseline check at the start of term so we know exactly where to begin.

Progress reports

Plain-English updates each term on strengths, gaps and what's next.

SCSA-aligned worksheets

Branded, term-specific worksheets your child keeps for revision.

Flexible scheduling

Weekly online or in-person sessions around Perth, with make-up options.

Real WA classrooms, real Years 1 to 3 curriculum — not a generic worksheet pack.

Simple, transparent term
pricing.

One flat rate per subject, with a clear saving when you bundle English and Mathematics together.

Single Subject

English or Mathematics

$300 / term

$30 per class

English + Maths Bundle

Both subjects, one enrolment

$550 / term

≈ $27.50 per class

Based on a standard 10-week WA school term. Term fees can be split into instalments — ask us when you enrol.

Year 1-3 program FAQs.

Q.

Can my child do English and Mathematics together, or only one?

Either works. Many families start with one subject and add the second once they see how sessions run. Each subject is tutored separately so the focus stays sharp.

Q.

How do you handle the different pace of development at this age?

The diagnostic assessment at the start identifies your child's actual stage, not just their year level. We can move faster through familiar material or spend longer consolidating a skill like decoding or place value.

Q.

Will this follow what my child's actual school is teaching?

We map each year level to a typical WA scope and sequence, then adjust in the first session against your child's actual class program.

Q.

Is this the same as your Primary Tutoring program?

Years 1–3 English and Maths sits within our broader Primary Tutoring program (Years 1–6). This page goes into the Years 1–3 detail; visit Primary Tutoring for Years 4–6 and other subjects.

Book a free Years 1–3 trial session.

Try an English or Mathematics session with a tutor experienced in early learners before you commit to a term — no pressure, no lock-in, just a clear sense of fit.

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Years 1–3 English & Mathematics