{"id":272,"date":"2017-06-27T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kumon-us-english-blog.local\/blog\/kumon-self-learning-round\/"},"modified":"2023-01-27T10:41:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T15:41:46","slug":"kumon-self-learning-round","status":"publish","type":"canadian_english","link":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/canadian_english\/kumon-self-learning-round\/","title":{"rendered":"The Kumon Self Learning Round-up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Self-learning, sometimes called \u201cindependent learning\u201d, is a powerful concept that can unlock the learning potential hidden within any child. The rules of the game are simple: give children the tools they need to be able to learn without help from external sources. In theory, that sounds quite simple. In application, it takes a bit of time to get there.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding the self-learning dynamic is something we have been working on for the past 50+ years at Kumon, so we\u2019ve got a few insights to say the least. Here are a few of our best self-learning themed articles that will help you guide your kids to learn more independently.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 450px;\" src=\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/self-learning-tips-round-up-pinterest.jpeg\" alt=\"self learning - kumon round-up\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"rtecenter\">8 Tips to Improve Your Child\u2019s Critical Thinking<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<figure class=\"image\"><a href=\"\/resources\/canadian_english\/8-tips-improve-childs-critical-thinking\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/8-tips-improve-child-critical-thinking.jpeg\" alt=\"8 tips to improve your child's critical thinking\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The ability to think critically should never be underestimated. This skill will affect your child\u2019s judgement and help to shape their lives going forward. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together 8 tips to help them improve this ever-valuable skill. Take a look \u2013 you might even learn something for yourself!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/resources\/canadian_english\/8-tips-improve-childs-critical-thinking\" aria-label=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"rtecenter\">4 Tips for a Successful New Year<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<figure class=\"image\"><a href=\"\/resources\/canadian_english\/4-tips-successful-new-year\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/4-tips-successful-new-year.jpeg\" alt=\"4 tips for a successful new year\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Every new year brings new challenges. Of course, we already know that \u2013 give us the tips! Fair enough; you ask and we shall deliver. In this article, we put together 4 tips designed to help you and your family make the most out of any year. Take life by the horns!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/resources\/canadian_english\/4-tips-successful-new-year\" aria-label=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"rtecenter\">The Importance of Self-Learning: 3 Facts<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<figure class=\"image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog-ca.kumon.com\/blog\/importance-self-learning-3-facts\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/importance-self-learning-3-facts_0.jpeg\" alt=\"The Importance of Self-Learning: 3 Facts\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The ability to learn independently and without assistance is one of the major goals of the Kumon program. Think about it: if a person can learn by themselves, there isn\u2019t any limit to what the knowledge they can acquire. Read more about the importance of self-learning by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/resources\/canadian_english\/importance-self-learning-3-facts\" aria-label=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"rtecenter\">4 Tips to Inspire Confidence in Your Children<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<figure class=\"image\"><a href=\"\/resources\/canadian_english\/4-tips-inspire-confidence-your-children\" aria-label=\"Read More\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/4-tips-inspire-confidence-children_0.jpeg\" alt=\"4 tips to inspire confidence in your children\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This fact is not confidential: confidence is important. But it\u2019s not something so easily instilled. If we could simply tell ourselves and our children to \u201cbe confident\u201d then we wouldn\u2019t need to worry about a thing. Since that probably won\u2019t work, we\u2019ve put together 4 tips designed to inspire confidence in your children.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/resources\/canadian_english\/4-tips-inspire-confidence-your-children\" aria-label=\"Read More\" aria-label=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><em>Kumon can also help you understand where your child stands academically, figure out their learning priorities and establish the routine needed to succeed.\u00a0<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/ca-en\/attend-parent-orientation?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Referral&amp;utm_campaign=CA%20blog%20PO\">Schedule a parent orientation<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><em>to find out more.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can give your child a fish, or teach them how to fish. Another option that doesn&#8217;t involve fish? Read our blog! 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