[header] How to help your child with common core english learning (usa ) [title] Do your reading. [step] One of the best ways parents can provide english help is to know what the curriculum entails. Most states have websites outlining english/language arts standards for every grade, and because of common core, these are becoming more cohesive. 
However, the english curriculum can change from classroom to classroom, even within the same grade. Some teachers focus on novels and poetry, while others spend more time on grammatical and writing skills.