Elementary School Tutoring in Brooklyn: Build the Foundation Right.
The skills your child builds in Grades 1 through 5 are the ones they’ll rely on for every year that follows. At Dreams Tutoring, our licensed teachers work with elementary students in small groups of no more than 10, making sure every child is seen — not just the loudest voice in the room.
Licensed NYC teachers with 20+ years of classroom experience
Max 10 students per class — always
Saturday and Sunday small-group classes available
Free homework help every Saturday, 12:00–1:00PM
What Your Child Learns Before Grade 6 Shapes Everything After It.
The elementary years aren’t just about worksheets and report cards. They’re about building the reading fluency, number sense, and study confidence that will carry your child through middle school, high school, and beyond.
Here's what happens when gaps go unaddressed:
A child who struggles with reading comprehension in Grade 3 doesn’t just fall behind in ELA — they fall behind in science, social studies, and every subject that requires understanding written instructions. A child who doesn’t fully grasp place value in Grade 2 will struggle with fractions in Grade 4, and with algebra in Grade 7. These gaps compound. They don’t disappear on their own.
We don’t just prepare children for this year’s tests. We make sure they arrive in middle school ready.
The good news:
elementary students are incredibly receptive to the right support. With patient, experienced teaching in a small group environment, gaps close faster than most parents expect — and confidence comes back with them.
Three Types of Families We Work With
The "Catch Up" Family
Your child is below grade level and you want to close the gap before it grows. Maybe the teacher flagged a concern, maybe homework time is becoming a nightly battle, or maybe your child has started saying “I’m bad at reading” or “I hate math.” That’s the moment to act. We find exactly where the gap started, fix the foundation, and bring the confidence back.
The "Keep Up" Family
Your child is doing okay — B’s and C’s, getting through homework — but you can see they’re working harder than they should be for those results. Something isn’t quite clicking. We identify what it is, strengthen it, and make the rest of school feel easier.
The "Get Ahead" Family
Your child is doing well and you want to make sure they’re genuinely challenged, not just bored. We provide enrichment, introduce above-grade-level content, and — for Grade 5 students — dedicated preparation for the Mark Twain exam and Bay Ridge Academy admissions, two of Brooklyn’s most competitive specialized middle school pathways.
Core Subjects for Grades 1 Through 5
ELA — Reading and Writing
Grades 1–2 (Foundation): Phonics and decoding, sight words, reading fluency, basic comprehension, simple sentence writing, spelling foundations.
Grades 3–4 (Building): Reading comprehension strategies, paragraph writing, grammar and punctuation, vocabulary development, non-fiction and fiction reading across genres.
Grade 5 (Developing): Multi-paragraph writing, text analysis, evidence-based responses, research writing basics, ELA Creative Writing for Mark Twain exam candidates.
Math
Grades 1–2 (Foundation): Number sense, addition and subtraction, place value, basic measurement and geometry, introduction to multiplication.
Grades 3–4 (Building): Multiplication and division, fractions and decimals, area and perimeter, multi-step problem solving, data interpretation.
Grade 5 (Developing): Operations with fractions and decimals, ratios and proportions, volume, coordinate planes, algebraic thinking — and Math & Computer for Mark Twain exam candidates.
Homework Help Our free Saturday homework help hour (12:00–1:00PM) is staffed by volunteer tutors and open to all Saturday small-group students. It covers any subject, any assignment. No booking required — students simply stay after class.
What to Expect at Each Stage
Grades 1–2: Getting the Foundations Right
This is the most important window in a child’s academic life. Reading fluency, number sense, and confidence — built here, built right. Our teachers move at each child’s pace, celebrate every small win, and make learning feel safe. If your child is in Grade 1 or 2 and struggling, the time to address it is now — not in Grade 4 when everything has compounded.
Grades 3–4: Building and Reinforcing
The shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” happens here. Math gets abstract. Writing assignments get longer. Our small-group classes give students the individual attention they need to genuinely understand each concept — not just get through the homework.
Grade 5: Preparing for What Comes Next
Fifth grade is a transition year. Middle school is coming, and for Brooklyn families with specialized school goals, the Mark Twain exam and Bay Ridge Academy admissions are right around the corner. Our Grade 5 program covers full academic ELA and Math enrichment alongside dedicated Mark Twain preparation — Science, Math & Computer, and ELA Creative Writing.
Simple, Structured, Effective
Saturday small-group classes
run from 9:00AM–12:00PM at 2334 Bath Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214. Grade 2–4 students cover ELA and Math in a 3-hour session. Grade 5 students can attend both the morning Science/Math & Computer session and the afternoon ELA Creative Writing session (12:30–2:30PM) for complete Mark Twain preparation.
Sunday small-group classes
at FDR High School, 5800 20th Ave, Brooklyn NY 11204, run 9:30AM–12:30PM for Grades 2–6.
Free homework help
runs every Saturday from 12:00–1:00PM, open to all Saturday students at no extra charge.
1-on-1 tutoring
is available for all grades and all subjects at flexible times throughout the week at $65/hour.
After-school program
runs Monday–Friday, 2:30–5:30PM during fall and spring semesters. Maximum 10 students. $390/month (snacks included) or $3,700 for both semesters.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Licensed, experienced teacher — every session
Max 10 students per class
Mid-term and end-of-term report cards
Free Saturday homework help (12:00–1:00PM)
Direct teacher communication at pick-up and drop-off
All classroom materials — no extra fees
Pricing
| Program | Schedule | 1 Term | 2 Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELA & Math (G2–4) | Sat 9:00AM–12:00PM | $1,250 | $2,200 |
| Mark Twain Science, Math & Computer (G5) | Sat 9:00AM–12:00PM | $1,300 | $2,300 |
| Mark Twain ELA Creative Writing (G5) | Sat 9:00AM–12:00PM | $1,000 | $1,700 |
| ELA & Math (G2–6, Sunday) | Sat 9:00AM–12:00PM | $1,250 | $2,200 |
| After-School Program | Mon–Fri 2:30–5:30 PM | $390/month | $3,700/year |
| 1-on-1 Tutoring (G1–5) | Flexible | $85/hour | — |
Early enrollment discount: $100 off before Aug 1, 2025. $50 off per child for 2+ children. $50 off per referral. $500 deposit required at registration. Tuition non-refundable.
Real Students. Real Results.
STUDENT NAME
Grade: X
1150 → 1380 (+230 points)
“I used to freeze during timed tests, even though I knew the material. MagicMentor didn’t just teach me content—they taught me how to manage test anxiety and pace myself strategically.”
14 weeks, weekly sessions
Result: $40,000 merit scholarship
Parent of High School Senior
STUDENT NAME
Grade: X
1150 → 1380 (+230 points)
“I used to freeze during timed tests, even though I knew the material. MagicMentor didn’t just teach me content—they taught me how to manage test anxiety and pace myself strategically.”
14 weeks, weekly sessions
Result: $40,000 merit scholarship
Parent of High School Senior
STUDENT NAME
Grade: X
1150 → 1380 (+230 points)
“I used to freeze during timed tests, even though I knew the material. MagicMentor didn’t just teach me content—they taught me how to manage test anxiety and pace myself strategically.”
14 weeks, weekly sessions
Result: $40,000 merit scholarship
Parent of High School Senior
STUDENT NAME
Grade: X
1150 → 1380 (+230 points)
“I used to freeze during timed tests, even though I knew the material. MagicMentor didn’t just teach me content—they taught me how to manage test anxiety and pace myself strategically.”
14 weeks, weekly sessions
Result: $40,000 merit scholarship
Parent of High School Senior
STUDENT NAME
Grade: X
1150 → 1380 (+230 points)
“I used to freeze during timed tests, even though I knew the material. MagicMentor didn’t just teach me content—they taught me how to manage test anxiety and pace myself strategically.”
14 weeks, weekly sessions
Result: $40,000 merit scholarship
Parent of High School Senior
Let's Build Your Student's Success Roadmap
Getting started is easy. Simply sign up on the platform, choose your subject and tutor, and book your first session. You can start learning right away from the comfort of your home.
- Discuss current standing & goals
- Identify improvement opportunities
- Review target scores
- Create customized action plan
No commitment required. No pressure. Just expert guidance.
Call/Text:
(555) 123-4567
Email:
hello@dreamstutoring.comm
