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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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The Importance of Self-Learning
Each day across the United States and Canada, thousands of Kumon Students diligently complete their Kumon Worksheets. The Kumon Worksheets are designed to facilitate self-learning by introducing new content through example problems and guided exercises. Kumon Instructors provide specific guidance on how to use the worksheets to self-learn. Students develop the skills and mindset for self-learning through the process of solving problems in the worksheets and gaining the experience of advancing...
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What Could Your Kids Gain (or Lose) This Summer?
Summer is the perfect time for students of all ages to relax, but it’s also a time when academic loss occurs. Whether you call it the “summer slide” or “brain drain,” children often fall behind without any academic learning during the summer months. The research suggests that a child’s learning not only stagnates during […]
Continue reading...Kumon Staff Pick: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
RRL Title: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen Grade/Kumon Level of Book: Pre-K-2/5A-10 (RAL) & 3A-6 Why do you personally enjoy this book? We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is one of my favorite children’s books. It is a fun story about a family adventure that reminds me of […]
Continue reading...6 Simple Ways to Make Learning Fun this Summer
Visits to the local zoo, scavenger hunts at the museum and weekly game nights are just a few ways to keep your children’s minds active Sun-filled days at the pool, adventurous family vacations, no alarm clocks and extended bedtimes. These are just a few visions that many students have as they long for the carefree […]
Continue reading...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 […]
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