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As the summer months approach, many parents wonder if their\nchild is prepared for the school year ahead. For many, kindergarten is the\nfirst step in a child\u2019s formal education. Even students who have attended\npreschool may not be used to a structured academic setting. The transition can\nbe overwhelming if your child doesn\u2019t feel prepared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to what your early learner should know for\nkindergarten, experts agree there are several areas that are important for\nsuccess. Academic ability, particularly in math and reading, is one of the\nbiggest indicators of a child\u2019s future performance. Additionally, development\nof motor skills, social skills, and study skills are all aspects that a child\nshould know for kindergarten. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unsure if your child is ready for kindergarten? Kumon can\nhelp! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Ability<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Most teachers expect students entering kindergarten to have\ncertain academic skills. For math, this includes counting to ten and\nunderstanding numbers. For reading, students should know some sight words, the\nletters of the alphabet, and letter sounds. In fact, the biggest\nindicator<\/a> of future reading ability is phonemic awareness\u2014the ability\nto identify and use individual sounds in words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kumon can help ensure students learn these skills. In the\nKumon Math Program, early learners begin to recognize numbers and learn to\ncount. A child with no math experience might start by learning numbers up to\nten, counting along with an assistant. More advanced students may fill in\nmissing numbers in a number line, developing number sense. Each student\nadvances only after they\u2019re comfortable with what they have learned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Kumon Reading Program, students first develop\npre-reading skills before they learn to read. For example, by pointing and\nrepeating after an assistant, they learn that we read books from left to right\nand from top to bottom. As they progress, they learn letter sounds, then letter\ncombinations, building their phonemic awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kumon can help children develop not only the basic academic\nskills they will need in kindergarten\u2014it can get them ahead of the game. A\nstudent\u2019s progress is based not on their age or grade level, but their ability.\nOnce a student masters a concept, they move onto the next. That means your\nchild can learn more advanced skills like addition before seeing them in\nschool, leading to confidence and success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Motor Skills<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Experts often\ncite<\/a> fine motor skills as another key factor to being prepared for\nkindergarten which is another skill Kumon can help build. Kumon\u2019s Level\nZ<\/a> is a part of the program designed to help develop fine motor skills and pencil\nholding skills. These worksheets help students learn how to hold a pencil\ncorrectly, apply the proper amount of pressure, and develop hand strength. As\nthe worksheets progress, students trace more difficult shapes, preparing them\nto write letters and numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Social Development<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Students who didn\u2019t attend preschool may not have had many\nchances to interact with other children. Although Kumon is an independent\nprogram, students still must learn to sit quietly next to their peers. They\nlearn to take turns while working with an assistant and how to respect their\nneighbor\u2019s space. Kumon Students also learn to follow directions from adults\nand how to behave in a classroom setting. Perhaps most importantly, they\ndevelop independence. Kumon Students, no matter their age, are empowered to\nfollow routines and instructions on their own. This helps develop confidence in\ntheir abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Focus and Attention<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In kindergarten, students must sit at their desk and pay attention to a teacher for extended periods of time. This should be no problem for Kumon Students, who build their focus and attention as they progress in the program. Kumon Students work up to focusing for thirty minutes at a time, making the transition to school an easy one! To get your early learner prepared for kindergarten, enroll in Kumon today! Click here to find a center near you<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\nAs the summer months approach, many parents wonder if their
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