Kumon is known for promoting strong study habits and helping students gain strong time management skills. It\u2019s hard work but how do our students obtain those skills?\u00a0 We sat down with Kumon Parents and Instructors: Anita, Anne, Leslie and Natasha, to chat about how they built a solid Kumon Routine to share with other busy families!<\/p>\n
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Leslie:<\/strong> So, if we want to keep the home routine super solid, what can you suggest?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Anita:<\/strong> I feel that it takes 21 days to build a new habit. So, you must invest the time. Once you set the tone, your child will know, and they will get into that habit. Have a special space, set a time, and that will help a lot. So, invest the time for the first 21 days. Make Kumon your priority to make it a habit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Leslie:<\/strong> 21 days. Excellent tip!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Anne:<\/strong> Kumon is every day so it\u2019s better to build a routine for it. At my house, it\u2019s 4 o\u2019clock. At 4 o\u2019clock I call out, \u201cKumon!\u201d and they\u2019ll (Anne\u2019s children)<\/em> go to their desk in the Livingroom and work on their Kumon. They know the routine.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Natasha: <\/strong>I agree. It\u2019s really important to have some sort of routine. Depending on other activities your family might have and the working schedule of the parent, you might even consider a weekly routine. Maybe\u2026 Mondays it\u2019s attending class, Tuesdays it\u2019s after gymnastics, and maybe Wednesdays you can manage to do it first thing in the morning!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Leslie:<\/strong> I see, so is this what\u2019s happening with your kids at your house?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Natasha:<\/strong> Yes. I always thought first thing in the morning would be best. So, on the weekends we do it first thing in the morning because we have the flexibility, but weekdays, we really can\u2019t, or no one will make it out the door!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n