Although Ely Sioson knows the basic shapes, colors, names of objects, and the alphabet, these first-time parents were not sure what to do next. Fortunately, they were able to enroll their son in Kumon. From then on, they have seen a tremendous improvement in their son’s disposition and behavior.
Genely Parafina, a parent form Kumon Philippines, gives a testimonial on how Kumon developed her children’s discipline, study routine, and academic abilities.
Kumon is like medicine. In the beginning, it tastes a bit bitter, but as time goes by, one gets used to its taste. When the benefits of the medicine start to take effect, it means your body is getting healthier and healthier. Looking closely, Kumon is a bit difficult to get used to. But as soon as you get used to it, you
“I learned that Kumon is more than just Math and Reading. Kumon teaches us how to learn and how to use our skills to learn other things and develop ourselves further. In our ever-changing world and with the wealth of information that we now have access to, Kumon gives us that edge by allowing us to convert this myriad of information into solutions
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” As a child, you must have been asked this question several times. And your answer to this question surely changed as you grew up. But, one thing is certain — you have always wanted to be the best, to be excellent. It is said and believed that excellent students are born with extraordinary
Kumon has been around for more than 50 years, originating from Japan and borne out of a father’s love for his son. This initiative gave life to the Kumon Method of Learning which serves thousands of children globally. As much as a child’s learning ability is different from other children, the Kumon Program is also different from other programs. Here are the reasons
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
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,
Did your hands sweat when you were asked to talk in front of the class? Did your voice tremble when you shared with your classmates your summer activities? Shyness may be defined experientially as discomfort and/or inhibition in interpersonal situations. It is a form of excessive self-focus, a preoccupation with one’s thoughts, feelings and physical reactions. Kumon understands this problem, and though it
Much has been written about holistic approaches to the development of a child. They say the most effective methods can simultaneously address the physical, emotional, relational, and intellectual aspects of a child’s life. In Kumon, there are a number of ways we help a child grow as an achiever holistically. One of the main activities that Kumon Instructors do regularly is to observe
