“I read this last night! How come I can’t remember it?” “The word is already on the tip of my tongue! Why can’t I recall it?” “I remember reading this article. How come I forgot what it is about?” Do these lines sound familiar? Perhaps you uttered these during a conversation or in the middle of your graded History recitation or English periodic
For some time now, several blockbuster movies are film adaptations of Young Adult (YA) nonfiction, horror, and other genres of fiction. The intertwining of these two media is a beautiful bridge between movie aficionados and avid readers. Upon learning that their favorite book will be adapted into a movie, bookworms can’t wait to see characters in their imagination come to life. On the
*This was Trassandra Jewelle Ipapo’s speech during the 2019 Advanced Students’ Forum last November 10, 2019 at the Manila Marriott Hotel, Pasay City. Never in my Kumon journey did I imagine that I would be where I am right now. Speaking in events is a great privilege since I saw myself as nothing more than just another happy kid sitting at the back
There’s no debate — classic paper books and e-books both entertain and inform us, readers. Both mediums are also an important part of our lives today. At that, the conversation should not dwell on which book is more superior. It should look into which suits the intention, needs, and habits of the readers. If you’re still standing in the middle and can’t pick
For most of the day, you’ve just been reading, an activity that does not require you to exert much physical effort. But for some reason, you feel discomfort around your neck and lower back at the end of the day. From time to time, your eyes also seem dry, itchy, and more tired than usual. If you’re experiencing this, maybe it’s time to
This pandemic shouldn’t be a hindrance to achieve our goals and wants in Kumon. In my case, there are two persons who inspire me the most, and those are my parents. With my achievements and medals, I can make them proud and happy. I will try to do my very best for them even though I will face challenges in life. We often feel lazy and unmotivated when answering
I am very grateful that my daughter, Xyreen, is part of the Kumon family. She started her Kumon journey at the age of 4, and I am so happy that she performs well in school. She has been in the Math Program for almost 3 months and has reached Level B (Addition and Subtraction II). With the help of Kumon, she can easily follow, read, and answer her modules without any help.
