By Atty. Sittie Raifah Pamaloy-Hassan of Iligan (Learning) Center Parents in all sectors are united in wanting the best for their children. As parents, even during the trying moments in our lives, we still prioritize their needs. As a human rights worker, I feel that I have to fulfill my children’s right – which is their right to education. I was made aware
It was pure interest and a curious mind that stirred the eagerness of three-year-old James Ronald Ferrer to attend regular school like the other kids. He had the tendency to ask questions about what school was like to his mom, thus pushing Mr. Ronaldo and Mrs. Teresa Ferrer to enroll James in the Kumon Program to entertain his curiosity towards learning. His Kumon
Why is math important? This is one of the most frequent and favorite questions of a young child, especially when he dislikes math or when he finds it too difficult to understand. As a parent, you may even ask the same question especially when helping your child with his math homework is as hard as getting him to wake up for school every
Kumon is not just another activity for students but also for the parents as well. Contrary to what most parents think, the Kumon Math and Reading Programs entail the involvement of the parents in order for their child to progress smoothly and to help them develop further. Since Kumon is a home based learning program, the parents also have to monitor their child’s
At some point, your child will feel pressured with the number of school work and other responsibilities piling up on his plate. It could leave him tired and stressed especially if his rest intervals are small. Academic stress isn’t new as it is becoming a part of a student’s daily struggle to stay on top of everything. However, the best thing about this
Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts. — Albert Einstein Let’s face it: our current generation is forming a dynamic space for a child to learn information quicker than ever. With all the mediums readily available for knowledge consumption, the digital age clearly reinforced this kind
By Mrs. Mia De Jesus of Silang (Cavite) Learning Center “Mommy, I want to enroll in Kumon!” “We’ll look at it first, Layza. But if you start Kumon, you have to finish the entire program. No quitting, okay?” “Okay! Thanks, Mommy and Daddy!” Our daughter’s Kumon life started with that single agreement. It was four years ago when our child, Layza Belle, enrolled
It was Kerby Gilan Salvador’s own desire to enroll in the Kumon Math Program that led him to excel even more in school and develop his confidence and independence. According to his parents, it was Kerby who persistently requested to be enrolled in Kumon. He was already an excellent student, but he wanted to improve his math skills further. “He was already a
It was a 2-Week Free Trial advertisement that came as a sign for Mrs. Melany Gabriel to push her daughter, Emille Angelie, to try Kumon. What started as a trial became a long-term stay and eventually, a deciding factor in enrolling Emille’s younger sister, Princess Victoria. Eight years later, Emille is now a Math and Reading Completer, while Princess is currently enrolled in
At a young age, a little girl’s potential was already noticed by both her parents and her pediatrician. This must be why Katrina Cassandra, fondly called as Kat-kat, asked her parents to let her go to school as early as the age of three. For Mr. Derrick and Mrs. Amee Gonzaga, enrolling their daughter in Kumon was an answer to this desire as
