Why Self-Learning is a Beneficial Skill

If your children enjoy learning on their own – whether in academics or extra-curricular activities, it means that they trust their skills, and are up for any challenge. In Kumon, we identify this as self-learning. Basically, self-learning is taking in information, processing it, and retaining it without the need for another individual to be teaching in order for children to gain understanding. As

4 Ways to Encourage Learning at Home

Being at home with your child gives you many opportunities to bond and discuss matters with him/her. It is also equally important to guide your child as he/she grows up, which means that you would have to take in the responsibility of understanding your child, and making yourself understood as a parent as well. To be able to be understood by your child,

Manage Your Kumon Time

With children being advised to stay at home, their day consists of activities that can be categorized in two ways: continuing the usual daily routine and trying different hobbies and activities. As exciting as it is, you will often see your children juggling different activities and tasks in one day – which can range from learning a new instrument and trying a new

Maximizing Kumon at Home

Consistently studying your worksheets at home guarantees continuous progress and a smooth Kumon study. Since the environment at home is different from the Center, there are many activities that can distract you from studying. You can increase your productivity at home with a dash of discipline, the right attitude, and a good study routine. Doing your worksheets in the Center allowed you to

Fun Reading Activities You Can Do at Home

Books and other reading materials allow anyone to be both informed and entertained. A number of readers say that reading serves as their escape, especially when they read fictional texts. Most of all, reading shapes one’s insights, opinions, and understanding. To continue your learning journey through reading, here are some interesting reading-related activities that you can try at home 1. Bingo Reading Game

Fun Math Activities You Can Do at Home

There are many opportunities to explore, and have fun while learning math. Many teachers and educators have come up with different activities that involve math because they want you to see math as a subject that is part of your daily life. Learning math through games and other projects will help you develop a better understanding of the subject and further boost your

Creating Your Own ‘Writer’s Notebook’

We all have our own thoughts and ideas, and some are fond of writing them on paper. Others say that writing things down have changed their lives because it helps them process their emotions and gain a clearer mind afterwards. With this, having your own ‘Writer’s Notebook’ allows you to write anything under the sun – whether these are ideas, questions, thoughts, songs,

Math’s Connections

Math is applied in almost all of our daily activities — from counting, to telling time, and many more. You might even be amazed with how math, a universal language, is used in other aspects! One of these aspects is seeing math’s connection with other disciplines. Since math encourages logical reasoning, it plays a crucial role in helping us understand the contents of

Setting S.M.A.R.T Goals

Creating your own goals is a great way for you to evaluate yourself – see which skills you want to improve on, which dreams you want to achieve, and which fears you want to conquer. However, not all of the goals that you list down can be achieved within a year. There are certain goals that need to be broken down into smaller