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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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Valuable Lessons Your Children Can Learn from Fairy Tales
Fairy tales and fables are much more than simple stories to entertain and amuse your children. Although these fantastical stories are important for fostering children’s imagination and creativity, many also contain valuable lessons that can offer unique learning opportunities. We have compiled a number of lessons from popular fairy tales to help you and your children uncover the valuable lesson in your own favorite fairy tale. Cinderella The story of Cinderella can remind children to act ...
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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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Happy “Read Across America Day!” Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With These Fun Activities
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”- Dr. Seuss Every year at the beginning of March, children across the country kick-off National Reading Month by celebrating the birthday of the beloved Dr. Seuss and the many characters that have been immortalized […]
Continue reading...7 Oral Reading Tips for Parents
According to the National Center for Education statistics, only 53 percent of children age three to five are read to daily by a family member. Children who are read to at home enjoy a substantial advantage over children who are not. That starts from infancy and continues throughout schooling. It is essential for […]
Continue reading...5 Books to Read for Black History Month
February is Black History Month, an opportunity to teach your children about the historical accomplishments and struggles of African Americans. By connecting children with history, they’ll gain a better understanding of the world they live in and develop compassion for other people. Taken from the Kumon Recommended Reading List, below is a collection of inspirational […]
Continue reading...5 Easy Tips to Prepare for Standardized Testing Season
Help your child become a confident and prepared test-taker. For most around the country, the month of March kicks-off standardized testing season and that can leave parents feeling overwhelmed. Whether you have a grade schooler preparing for the state’s standardized test or a high schooler preparing for the SAT, testing can be stressful […]
Continue reading...From Struggling Student to Kumon Dual Program Completer
For a young man with autism, the Kumon Program was an incredible challenge for Dylan. His parents enrolled him at the age of 10 when a teacher informed them he was several grade levels behind in public school. Six years later, Dylan has become the first dual-subject completer at his Kumon Center, is excelling in […]
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