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Parents Ask, Kumon Answers Your Questions about the Kumon Program
For more than 50 years, the Kumon Program has helped students from around the world achieve lasting success. From counting to calculus and from fairy tales to Shakespeare, the Kumon Program equips students with the skills to tackle future endeavors as they strive to achieve their goals. If you are new to the Kumon Program or are interested in learning more, here we answer frequently asked questions about the Kumon Program. What happens in a Kumon Learning Center? Every day, students from ...
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The Importance of Studying Every Day
As discussed in the “7 Habits of Highly Successful Kumon Students” blog post, the Kumon Program is not a quick fix but rather a long-term enrichment program designed to help students achieve lasting success. One of the keys to achieving that success is daily practice. Studying every day is a commitment and requires dedication, perseverance and a strong focus on the long-term benefits of the Kumon Program. Although this commitment can be difficult, the results of daily practice are worth it. Stud...
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6 Practical Tips for Summer Parenting
“I’m bored.” The dreaded and inevitable words most parents hear at some point during the summer break. For many working families, summer time isn’t always full of pool parties, trips to the playground or amusement park, and endless playdates. Children have a lot of free time on their hands and it can be overwhelming to maintain their day-to-day activities. So how can parents keep their children structured, organized and active in the summer months? Schedule fun. Together with ...
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6 Practical Tips for Summer Parenting
“I’m bored.” The dreaded and inevitable words most parents hear at some point during the summer break. For many working families, summer time isn’t always full of pool parties, trips to the playground or amusement park, and endless playdates. Children have a lot of free time on their hands and it can be overwhelming […]
Continue reading...Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
At Kumon, we put a great deal of emphasis on our commitment to the community and take a conscientious approach to improve the quality of life for current and future generations. Part of that commitment is taking care of the environment. We believe it is necessary to combine the knowledge of people from around […]
Continue reading...Kumon Staff Pick: Fever, 1793
RRL Title: Fever, 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson Grade/Kumon Level of Book: 9-12/H – 7 Why do you personally enjoy this book? Fever, 1793 is a moving work of historical fiction that, once begun, is a hard one to put down. While it is a quick read, the character development is such that […]
Continue reading...Finding the motivation to continue learning during the summer can be a challenge. 13-year-old Kumon dual program completer shares advice on perseverance.
Gold medal athlete. Not many 13 year-olds have the privilege of receiving such an honor. Add to that another remarkable achievement at a young age, Kumon dual program completer. To say that Ethan Sen is an inspiration to other young Kumon students would be an understatement. As a member of the USA Taekwondo National […]
Continue reading...7 Important Study Habits for School
To be successful at school, children need good study habits. It’s never too early to begin thinking about the skills needed in and outside of the classroom. Here are 7 study habits that are essential for students of all ages. Establish a study area at home. Find the perfect place to designate as the homework […]
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