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.
The goal of reaching the finish line is something that everyone shares. Be it reaching the most advanced level of a video game, celebrating the great ending of a movie, or successfully forming the final pyramid in a performance, the sense of pride and relief settles in when you realize that you have reached your end goal. The same thing happens in Kumon.
Learning to read at an early age is a big achievement. As a child, your parents want you to catch up on or even develop ahead of other kids your age. However, learning the alphabet, reading words, and saying them out loud may not be enough. Developing strong reading comprehension skills, especially in this day and age, is essential for your growth and
What do I get if I study math? This is one question you might ask, especially when you dislike math or when you find it too difficult to understand a problem. You might even think about this again when doing your math homework becomes harder than waking up for school every morning. Your uncertainty can influence your attitude about and performance in math.
I got my first ever award in Kumon – a bronze Advanced Student Honor Roll (ASHR) certificate – in February 2020. I also got a gold certificate in August 2020. Kumon really helped me excel in school. I got an almost-perfect average in the first quarter! Math – Level D125 (Multiplication and Division, Introduction to Fractions), Gold as of November 2020Reading – Level
