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Tips and tricks to improve study skills, the foundation for daily learning.
Instructor Spotlight: Anna Mathen
Anna Mathen, Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Mira Mesa At 90, Instructor Anna Mathen runs the Kumon of Mira Mesa Center with a joy and vitality that’s hard to miss. Anna’s Kumon journey began 27 years ago, and she has proven that her passion for education runs deep. In 1993, she took […]
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Why You Should Listen to Your Child Reading Aloud
It happens in every classroom. A student raises their hand, asking for help answering a question about the passage they just read. “Read it out loud to me,” the teacher responds. The student reads a couple sentences and suddenly pauses. “I got it!” they exclaim. This is the power of a child reading aloud. Oral […]
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Intangible Skills Learned in Kumon
So, you’re considering enrolling your kids in Kumon. Maybe they need a little extra help in reading, or you want to get them ahead in math. What a lot of prospective Kumon Parents don’t realize is that their child(ren) will attain intangible skills throughout the program. Kumon doesn’t just develop a solid foundation in math […]
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How is academic enrichment different from tutoring?
Here’s why the program might still be right for your child It’s an experience many parents dread. Your daughter comes home, runs to her room, and slams the door. When you finally coax her out, you can tell she’s been crying. She reluctantly pulls a few sheets of paper, stapled together and slightly crumpled, […]
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