Learning skills that last a lifetime aren’t developed overnight.
Just as a child needs to practice daily over time to become adept at a sport or musical instrument, so too does he or
she need daily work in order for academic skills to develop and flourish.
Most Kumon students attend a Kumon Center twice a week. That leaves five days when work must be completed at home. This
usually takes about twenty minutes each day.
Kumon parents generally find that their children end up with more time to pursue other interests because they’ve
developed far more efficient study habits, along with the skills to do both Kumon assignments and schoolwork quickly
and accurately without wasting time.
The goal is for Kumon students to assume most—if not all—of the responsibility for their own study. Some parental
involvement, particularly in the beginning, helps to establish the routine and get the whole process off to a good start.
Kumon is most successful when the student, parent and Kumon Instructor work together to ensure that the child advances
continually to the best of his or her ability.
An engaged Kumon parent will:
Set a regular study time for one’s child
Check that assignments are timed and graded accurately and completed daily
Know what one’s child is studying and why
Discuss that child’s progress with his or her Kumon Instructor
Kumon Instructors regard themselves more as mentors or coaches than teachers in the traditional sense. Their principal
role is to provide the direction, support and encouragement that will guide the student towards performing at 100% of his
or her potential.
Students who grow with Kumon may find their relationship to their Kumon Instructor to be among the most rewarding and
productive of their academic careers.
All Kumon Instructors share a passion for education and an earnest desire to help children succeed. They will invariably
apply these along with their talent and training in the Kumon Method to make the most constructive contribution possible
to your child’s future.
