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Franchise News

June 21, 2022

Starting a smart education business opportunity

Business World, Franchise, Kumon, Kumon Math Program, Kumon Reading Program, Press Releases

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Kumon Philippines, Inc. (KPI), one of the leading education franchises in the country and abroad, provides a rewarding career and profitable business to its Franchisee-Instructors.

The global business arena has seen strong franchises make their mark in their respective industries. As these enterprises show steady growth and expand overseas, they appeal to discerning local entrepreneurs who are on the lookout for profitable and worthwhile franchise opportunities.

In the field of education franchising, one of the most well-established franchises in the Philippines and across the world is Kumon. Kumon was able to establish its name in the franchise arena as they have provided and continue to provide top-notch and consistent support needed to build a rewarding career and profitable education business.

A leading franchise

Before being one of the top global education franchises, Kumon began with its founder, Toru Kumon, a gifted math teacher, who hoped to improve his son’s math abilities, devising what is now distinctively known as the Kumon Method of Learning. He eventually sought to develop the potential of more children in a similar way, leading him to establish the first Kumon Center in Osaka, Japan, in 1958.

Since then, the Kumon Method has evolved and grown with millions of Franchisee-Instructors in different regions of the world. The Kumon franchise now extends to 65 countries, including Australia, India, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Mexico, and more. Kumon reached the Philippines in 1996, where its franchise has grown with over 300 Kumon Centers across the country.

The Kumon Franchise advantage

Kumon Franchisee-Instructors are guaranteed support even before the start of operations, to the setting up of the business, until Centers are operational, and beyond.

Helping assure that franchisees can earn from their education business, Kumon provides a well-researched List of Open Areas, showing ideal locations with growth potential.

Would-be Kumon Franchisee-Instructors undergo hands-on training under Kumon Philippines, Inc.’s (KPI) Franchise arm to maintain the top-notch quality of the Kumon Method of Learning. The online training also includes business strategies for owning and operating a Kumon Center. The training is conducted online for the safety and convenience of prospective franchisees.

Thriving amidst the pandemic, KPI ensures the safety of its Franchisee-Instructors by providing hands-on online training on center management, instruction, and other continuous online learning opportunities.

Further ensuring the steady growth of Centers, Kumon Associates and Area Development Managers also provide consistent support in administering the Kumon Programs and managing the Centers.

While Kumon Franchisees can capitalize on Kumon being a successful global brand and a household name in the education business, KPI couples this by providing consistent and aggressive communication and marketing support.

The uniqueness of the Kumon Method itself makes the franchise a promising opportunity. Unlike competitors, whose services are seasonal, the demand for Kumon and its enrollment is year-round, and its programs are long-term. Students stay long-term as they improve and work through the program levels. This uniqueness poses financial stability, builds strong customer loyalty, and stirs a sense of fulfillment for the Franchisee-Instructor.

As a franchisor placing the highest respect for Kumon Instructors, the Kumon group enhances franchisees’ personal and professional growth and development by exposing them to different learning opportunities in the Philippines and abroad. They are given the opportunity to join continuing training, meetings, and seminars and build a network with Kumon franchisees from all over the globe.

Kumon continues to establish itself as the leading afterschool program and education franchise in the Philippines and abroad. The company’s steady growth can be attributed to its reputation in the industry and solid partnership with stakeholders, particularly its current and potential Franchisee-Instructors.

Franchising with Kumon provides support and an opportunity to be part and grow with a renowned global brand — all while helping children discover and develop their potential, which could empower them to reach their dreams and goals.

Build a profitable and fulfilling education business venture with Kumon now: https://ph.kumonglobal.com/franchise-enquiry/

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November 19, 2021

My Kumon App: Experience the Kumon Learning Online in 5 Easy Steps

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Here’s how you can get the new My Kumon App

We have welcomed big changes in the way we live. Even when it comes to education, we have adapted the online learning setup to continuously learn, expand our skills, discover our true potential, and dream of a better future!

Amidst the era of social distancing and stay and study at home, we were inspired to safely bring the Kumon Method of Learning closer to our parents and students. That’s why Kumon has launched the My Kumon App!

The app conveniently allows students to do the Kumon Study at Home program and stay connected with Kumon anytime, anywhere! At your fingertips, parents can quickly choose the Kumon Center nearest and connect to the Kumon Instructor. This helps you ensure that you are transacting with an authorized Kumon Center. Plus, there’s no need to go to the Kumon Center and fill out papers. My Kumon App truly ensures a #HomeStudyHomeSafe Kumon experience!

Are you all set for the online Kumon learning? Here are five easy steps to enjoy the new My Kumon App:

Step 1: Download the My Kumon App

The app is available for both Android and ioS users. Simply search the My Kumon app in the App Store if you’re an ioS user and the Play Store if you’re an Android user. After downloading the app, it should be ready on your smartphone.

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Step 2: Set up your app.

Once you open your My Kumon App, you have to enter your email address and click the log-in button. You will receive a One-Time-Pin (OTP) at your email address. Get the OTP and type it in the app to continue setting up.

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Step 3: Identify if you’re a new or existing student.

Once done, click the Add Student button and identify if you are a new student or an existing student.

If you are a parent of a new student, choose your province and preferred Kumon Center and fill out all the details. If you are an existing student, place your child’s student ID and date of birth. Don’t worry! Your Kumon Instructor will provide your student ID once you’ve completed the enrollment procedure.

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Step 4: Read through the Terms and Data Protection Policy.

You’re almost done, so take the time to read and understand the Terms and Data Protection Policy. This is an important step before agreeing to the consent statement. Once you’ve read through them, click Accept & Continue.

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Step 5: For existing Kumon students, click on the register button. For new Kumon students, answer the New Student Survey.

You’re on the final step to exploring the My Kumon app!

If you’re an existing Kumon student, click on the register button. If you’re a new student, just tick all the boxes that apply to you in the New Student Survey. Then, click finish and review all information you entered before clicking on the Submit button.

If you’ve covered all the steps, let your Kumon Instructor know that you’ve successfully registered via the app! Just wait for him/her to approve your registration.

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It takes five easy steps to start your online Kumon experience, whether you’re at home or on the go! What’s even better is you will get access to amazing features once you’re officially a Kumon student! Enroll now to make the most out of the My Kumon App!

Download the My Kumon App today for free:

Franchise News

August 9, 2021

4 steps to starting a business built on education

Business World, Franchise, Kumon, Kumon Math Program, Kumon Reading Program, Press Releases

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Start your business and join a community

The last several months have shuffled everyone’s priorities and have made us all focus on the necessities. But despite the world being turned inside-out, education has stayed at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Before we found our preferred online delivery services, we made sure that students had the right tools to continue their studies. Before we longed for restaurants, malls and travel, we first ensured that learning did not stop.

For this reason alone, it’s no surprise that the education sector has continued to thrive. And if you’re one of those people that have considered getting into the business, here are some initial steps you need to take:

Look at the market

The question you need to first ask is, “Is there an open opportunity that I can take here?” And also, “Are the needs I’m servicing for the long haul and are they actionable?”

If the answer is yes, then you’re on the right track. And when it comes to making education a business, our experiences have proven that education is a service that can be catered to humanity’s collective situation—whether on-ground, remote, or in intimate, less crowded settings.

Assess your own expertise

It’s no secret that even the world’s leading entrepreneurs need help in handling the different facets of their businesses, and you are just the same.

Before you make the dive into starting your business, take a look at yourself and consider where you thrive. Think about whether you’d prefer to stay behind the scenes or at the forefront of all the action. Try to decide whether you can handle the organization and logistical responsibilities. Examine your history to see which part of education leaves you feeling most fulfilled.

Assessing your expertise will not only place you in the right corner of your business, it will show you where your weaker points are, too—which then point you in the right direction when you’re looking for others to help you out.

Decide on your mission

Nothing will take you further in business and in life than having a purpose and a mission to fulfill. This might be as simple as expanding your personal goals of educating children into having a fully-fledged education program that helps nurture students’ skills under your belt. At the same time, it could simply be about offering and giving the youth the best possible chance at succeeding inside and outside their classroom, during and after their formative educational years.

Look for a partner

Building something from the ground up is a respectable endeavour. But by looking into and partnering up with a trusted and established educational program, you are getting an added value into your business. You are having a stronger foothold in the market through extra brain power during major decision-making, additional set of hands for the groundwork, and new pair of eyes that will help you look at things from a fresh, professional perspective.

When you know what you want, you’ll know what to do. And with several options ready for your consideration, the monumental task of starting your own educational business becomes a little more attainable.

Kumon Philippines invites everyone with a commitment to nurturing children’s development and growth to open up their own Kumon Centers and become Franchisee-Instructors themselves. Click here to learn more.

News

June 16, 2021

How parents can help their kids with remote learning

ABS-CBN, Kumon, Kumon Philippines, Online New Student Promo, Press Releases

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It appears that this new educational system is here to stay. The question now is, how can parents help their children with distance learning?

When the health crisis first hit and schools started to close their doors, a lot of questions were asked. Parents and teachers were caught off-guard and had numerous concerns about the only available option: online distance learning.

But now that everyone is past the first full academic year, some of those concerns have trickled down from conscious thought—this does not mean, however, that some questions no longer need to be asked.

Here are some questions that every parent should be asking themselves about online distance learning.

1. Is our home prepared?

There are some things that online distance learning requires, and this often includes a stable internet connection and a dedicated device for your child. But before the next school year begins, ask yourself whether or not the tools already available are enough.

Sit down with your children and ask them what they struggled with in the current school year. Was their connection reliable, or would it fall through in the middle of a classroom discussion? Is the device they are using enough or do their projects require more advanced features?

As the school year ends, parents should assess if their current remote learning setup is working for their child, so they can make the necessary adjustments needed before the next one starts.

2. What are my other options?

The default solution with online learning has been to stick with the schools that children were attending pre-pandemic. But with each school approaching remote learning differently, it might pay off to consider other options that might be more effective for your child.

Do not be afraid to dig in a little deeper and have discussions with the school faculty on how they will grade their students, how they plan to approach their lessons, and what platforms they will be using to facilitate their classes. Do the research and have your children join the conversation, too.

3. Is my child keeping up with the school’s new online setup?

Naturally, the number one priority in remote learning is your children. Sit down with them to discuss how they feel about the whole setup. Do they think they are learning and are they able to keep up? Are they getting enough help from their teachers? Are they able to voice their concerns and are their questions properly addressed in and outside of class?

Take all of the answers to heart and make adjustments wherever you think you can. The educational situation might have changed, but learning should not be sacrificed—especially if the difference between effective studies and a lackluster experience might just be a matter of adjusting your child’s schedule to when they feel most able to focus.

4. Am I giving my child enough resources?

If you are looking for a supplementary learning program for your children, the Kumon Method offers to help your child enhance both their academic and ”self-learning” ability.

Teachers are doing their best to provide your children with what they need to properly learn and understand their lessons, but giving your children access to supplementary learning avenues will help them in the long run.

Supplementary learning is available in multiple forms: through educational videos, self-learning, and other educational systems outside of formal school. Look into what is available and what will work best for your child. After all, these supplementary programs will also aid your child in learning and getting the most out of online distance learning.

Despite the trying times, everyone has learned to adapt in however way they can—and students have graduated from their first full year of remote learning. But with face-to-face school still in question, you can never be too prepared to provide your child with the best learning setup possible.

Looking for a supplementary learning program for your children? Develop their academic skills and character with Kumon. As Kumon Philippines celebrates its 25th anniversary, you can take part in the celebrations with the Online New Student Promo Plus. Enroll your child from May 21 to June 30, 2021 to avail of a free Kumon bag and free registration fee.

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June 4, 2021

5 Things We Learned After A Year of Online Distance Learning

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The virtual graduation ceremonies may have already concluded, but the first year of online distance learning deserves another look back

This time last year, teachers and parents alike were still reeling from the unexpected turn into online distance learning brought about by the pandemic. In those first few months, many struggled and others might have even lost focus. But, at this point in the learning process, everyone deserves their graduation rites.

But what were the lessons we learned from online distance learning, anyway? Here are five of the biggest realizations that no one will soon forget.

Lesson 1: Learning does not end when class does.

While your young kids used to have the opportunity to talk with their teachers after class to clarify a lesson or a project, the same experience is often impossible when the online classrooms close—and texts and emails and chats just don’t have the same effect as a face-to-face discussion.

This is why, in online distance learning, it’s best practice to reiterate lessons whenever the opportunity comes up. Math lessons can be discussed over slicing pizza to give everyone in the house a slice, and writing messages to relatives online can be done to apply lessons learned in Reading or English.

Lesson 2: Creativity cannot be overlooked.

While your children’s creativity is often tested in projects that require drawings or comic sketches, online distance learning has challenged your own creativity as a parent. You’ve had to be more hands-on with your children’s lessons and have had to think outside the box to make sure they truly understand what their teachers have taught them.

It’s not just about creative visualization—it’s about crafting multiple ways of solving a problem, with the consideration of how your children might best internalize their lessons. With online distance learning, it has become more apparent that education is not one-size-fits-all.

Lesson 3: Self-learning needs to be developed.

Self-learning is a term that is thrown around often—and for a good reason. With limited interaction with their fellow students and teachers, your children have had to master the art of learning on their own. But while this is true, you as parents have had to help them master their skills.

Helping them sharpen their self-learning skills can be as simple as letting them study their lessons on their own, asking questions instead of giving the answers, and providing real-life situations that highlight their schoolbook lessons. Whatever method you have found to be effective, keep going.

Lesson 4: Creating structure is a priority.

Arguably, the biggest shock of online distance learning came when students, teachers, and parents lost the educational structure they had depended on for years. There were no more morning assemblies, and no midday breaks, and face-to-face discussions. And so a new structure had to be built.

A dedicated study area is now a priority, distractions at home must be put away, and a schedule has to be strictly followed. Without this structure enforced at home, your children could easily fall into the misunderstanding they are currently on a long summer break.

Contact the Kumon Center nearest you for more details: https://ph.kumonglobal.com/find-us

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April 23, 2021

5 ways to develop math skills of early learners at home

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Did you know that children’s early years are a time of rapid learning?

According to various studies, children learn more quickly during ages 0 to 8 than at any other time in life. As formative years have a high impact on a child’s life-long journey, parents and guardians should use this time for enrichment activities to support children’s development, learning, and future success.

Why don’t you start with simple math skills? After all, math is everywhere. You can begin enriching the math skills of your early learners, even while you’re staying at home.

Introduce math while doing daily tasks

Baking is in during the quarantine. While making the family’s favorite pastries, you can introduce numbers and measurements by asking your child: “How many cups of flour do I need? How many eggs do I have to add?” Loudly count numbers as you transfer the flour or egg into the mixing bowl and encourage your child to repeat the numbers after you. You may also use baking pans when teaching about shapes and cooking tools when teaching about measurements, such as teaspoons, milliliters, liters, and inches.

Sing and repeat number nursery rhymes

The Internet has provided us with easy access to numerous nursery rhymes. Maximize it by playing number nursery rhymes and repeating them with your child whenever you can. You can even make it fun and interactive by swaying to the tune or incorporating other movements such as clapping or stomping.

Represent numbers with colorful illustrations, objects

Several studies say that colors are effective in learning and play a significant role in enhancing memory performance. Use colorful illustrations, pictures, or objects when introducing numbers to your child. You may count the number of blooming flowers in the garden, fruits on the table, or crayons in the box.

Emphasize number when reading stories

Besides math books for young kids, reading other age-appropriate reading materials also enables your child to become more familiar with numbers and basic math terms. After reading The Little Glass Slipper story, for example, you may emphasize that the main character Ella has two sisters and that the fairy reminds Ella to be back home by 10 p.m.

Enroll in online learning programs

To give your child a head start in math before he/she begins formal schooling, you may also enroll him or her in online learning programs like Kumon.

At Kumon, your child studies colorful and engaging worksheets, which will help him/her develop basic skills, such as counting, number sequencing, and pencil grip. He/she gets to answer these worksheets every day and has scheduled online remote instruction sessions with a Kumon Instructor. The Kumon Instructor guides your child as he/she progresses from one worksheet to the next. This is to ensure that your child can achieve his/her fullest potential.

As your child’s very first teacher, you have the power to develop his or her math abilities, especially when you’re at home! But, there’s no need to fret because even the simplest activities at home will surely help!

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April 23, 2021

Tips on How to Read Faster Without Losing Comprehension

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Reading is a skill that we can find useful, especially when we need to learn something – whether for academic or practical use. However, there are moments when we only have a short time to absorb everything we read when tasked to do multiple readings at once.

Indeed, reading many passages can be time-consuming and exhausting on your eyes. Even if you’re a wide reader, there will be a point in time when you’ll feel like you are experiencing information overload.

So, is there a way we can read at a faster rate? The answer is, yes. Speed reading is not “skip reading,” but a beneficial reading method when done correctly.

Here are 5 tips to read faster without losing your comprehension on the subject matter:

1. Preview the text first.

Skim and scan the entire text, and look for important headings and sub-headings to give you an initial idea of the overall topic. This helps you quickly gain an understanding of what the text is before actually reading it in detail. Skimming and scanning are techniques that help you familiarize yourself with the main parts of the text, and are best applied when reading non-fiction to get you straight to the facts.

2. Read in chunks.

As little children, we started by reading word by word until we developed our reading skills into understanding sentences and, eventually, paragraphs. It is good to use your peripheral vision when viewing texts to catch more words with one reading. Rather than reading word by word, try reading three to five words at once by moving your eyes in a scanning motion. You’ll be surprised that you are now able to increase your reading speed through this practice.

3. Minimize re-reading texts repeatedly.

Make it a point to comprehend the texts right away whenever your eyes pass by them. Going back to the sentences or paragraphs you have previously read because you forgot what they meant could lengthen your reading time. This would not be beneficial as there will be a tendency to mix up the topics and timeline in your head. Break this habit by passing by each sentence and fully comprehending its meaning to avoid re-reading.

4. Increase and improve your vocabulary.

Improving your vocabulary increases your reading speed since you are more familiar with the words and their meanings. You wouldn’t have to consult a dictionary every time you encounter an unfamiliar word. Thus, giving you faster reading times. This also helps you move on with texts much faster without the need of re-reading them again.

5. Read MORE.

Reading faster with comprehension takes time to develop. The more you read, the better you will become as a reader. Set reading goals and always practice reading different genres to make you a well-rounded reader. Most importantly, find enjoyment in every text you read with the intention of learning something with the texts you encounter.

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April 23, 2021

Getting Your Child Busy Away from the Online World

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Now that we are currently facing a pandemic, almost everything that we do nowadays is online. For your children, they are now leaning on gadgets, the internet, social media, and online games as forms of entertainment while staying at home. Yes, you are safe by staying home; but how safe are your children when they stare at a screen and switch between online activities for hours? In fact, several studies say that too much exposure to gadgets can affect a child’s mentality and emotional development.

So how can you keep them from too much exposure to gadgets? Here a few things you can do to veer them away from gadgets and the online world:

Activities that involve the hands and creativity is a good way to keep your children busy. DIY arts and crafts are easy to do and can be a great way to bond with your children. You can guide them by doing simple origami (the art of paper folding) or creating a scrapbook for the rest of the family. Another activity that you can try involves spending time in the kitchen. Baking and cooking at home became a stay-at-home trend since the pandemic started. This could be a fun and learning-filled experience with your children since instructions and measurements are key parts of baking and cooking. You could bake some cookies or add a spin to their favorite pasta dish – perfect for your next meal for the day or as a care package for your relatives.

Spending hours on video games can cause several health problems like eyestrain and headaches. To prevent this from happening to your children, set up a time limit for playing video games, doing online activities, and watching television shows. Conducting game nights can help make your children excited about a new activity and keep them away from constantly using their gadgets. There are many board games and childhood games you can try, like chess, Scrabble, Monopoly, Twister, and many more. Introducing these games doesn’t only give them something fun to do, but it can also be a new bonding session for the whole family.

Reading is an activity that everyone does daily. Almost every move involves the need to read a sign or a set of instructions. Developing a love for reading can be a huge help for your children as it builds an imaginative and creative mind and develops academic skills such as reading comprehension and critical thinking ability.

Encourage them by setting up a mini-library. Give them various things to read, like poems, short stories, novels, or even magazines. You can also set up at least 10 minutes a day for reading. Reading with your child can also be a good bonding time. Let their imagination flow by encouraging them to dress up while reciting or reading stories that they like.

You can start your children on their road to reading proficiency through the Kumon Reading Program. The program enables children to read widely and confidently, accumulate a wide range of reading experiences, and foster a deeper sense of critical thinking ability.

Learn more about the Kumon Reading Program by clicking this link: https://ph.kumonglobal.com/.

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October 29, 2020

Quality and Meaningful Learning Opportunities that Count

Kumon, Kumon Reading

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Education has always been a priority for Mr. Doroteo Carmelo “Dot” and Mrs. Ma. Johanna “Jhoi” Lujan. They believe in providing their daughter, Breizel Serenity “Brei”, with quality and meaningful learning activities that will further develop their daughter’s skills and lead her to better opportunities. This is why enrolling Brei in the Kumon Program was the best choice for them. “My sister introduced Kumon to my wife and me since her son was enrolled in a Kumon Center in Makati City. She gave us good feedback about the benefits of Kumon, which is why we decided to give it a try as well,” shared Daddy Dot.

With the Center located just a few blocks away from their residence, attending Kumon classes became an easy and essential part of Brei’s weekly routine. Kumon became a significant influence in Brei’s academic and character development – specifically developing her to become an independent and hardworking student with an affinity for music and books.

Kumon Beginnings and Challenges

Brei was about three years old when she did her Kumon Reading Program worksheets. She found it enjoyable since the worksheets were easy, and she already knew how to read at that time. For her, it was like playing and reviewing her lessons in kindergarten.

She experiences a lot of difficulties in both the Kumon Math and Reading Program worksheets, especially when she is answering problems in the higher levels. There are times that she can’t understand what is said or asked, so she asks for help from her dad.

”Sometimes, my dad may not know or understand, as well. He would tell me just to read and study it all over again to get the idea of what I am reading so that I would be able to review what is being asked.” This practice has helped Brei complete the Kumon Reading Program worksheets and go through the challenging Kumon Math Program worksheets.

Changes and Achievements

Brei was enrolled at the young age of three. At that time, Mr. and Mrs. Lujan didn’t know her interests and tendencies in studying since she was only a toddler. Through Kumon, they were able to develop in Brei a good study attitude and proper study habits. She also began to read a lot since she enrolled first in the Kumon Reading Program.

“We decided to go for the Kumon Reading Program first because we wanted Brei to be able to understand questions better, gain a better comprehension of things, and become an analytical reader. She also came to be independent and developed techniques on how to solve and answer questions.”

The Kumon Program continues to help Brei become an excellent student and a willing learner. The summer before grade one, Mr. and Mrs. Lujan decided to enroll her in the Kumon Math Program as well, and this decision has led to Brei gaining more achievements. In school, she was the top one of her kindergarten class and is a consistent honor student now in grade school.

“There is no pressure on her in her math and English subjects – she gets high grades and is either the top one or top two student in her class. Also, she was recently the top 3 in the Math Trainers’ Guild (MTG) exam, despite it being her first time to join.”

For her extra-curricular activity, Mr. and Mrs. Lujan encouraged Brei to learn a musical instrument because they want her to have a talent to grow and learn from today until her later years. They chose the piano because this instrument allows Brei to develop her sense of hearing (since the piano has a perfect pitch) and increase her brain’s capacity to keep and recall information (since her mind continues to be active as she practices and memorizes notes). Aside from that, Brei also develops confidence and critical thinking.

Support and Advice

Mr. Lujan is the one who personally attends to and reviews Brei on her studies, while Mrs. Lujan is the one who reminds them of what needs to be done and reviewed. This is how they show Brei that they support her 100%. Sometimes, she gets pressured because of the challenging topics and because the Kumon Program is not only a pastime for her. She knows of the importance of the Kumon Program because Mr. and Mrs. Lujan always remind her that she can benefit a lot from it.

“We then encourage her by always showing our support for her in Kumon, and we emphasize that we will always support her in the same way – be it in school or her extra-curricular activities.”

For Mr. and Mrs. Lujan, being patient and being understanding are also two very important things to remember when supporting Brei in her Kumon study.

“Sometimes, Kumon can get frustrating and confusing on our part. Sometimes, it can feel like a burden. But we always try to remember that the cost and the time that we spend will all be worth it because it is all for the future of our child. We believe that Kumon is a guarantee for our child’s good and bright future.”

Even though it differs for each child, since one child can progress fast and another child can take some time, Mr. and Mrs. Lujan always support Brei until she reaches the goal. They make it a point to always be proud of her achievements and be surprised with what she will be able to do.

“Just always support them all the way – be it financially, morally, emotionally, and with all your love – selflessly.”

Mr. and Mrs. Lujan believe that Brei will be future-proof since she has already undergone the challenging stages in the Kumon Math and Reading Programs. Through Kumon, she has learned how to comprehend, analyze, and answer statements and questions better. Brei has also learned to be patient and to persevere with whatever task is before her. She knows how to deal with certain situations since she will need to recall what she has learned and apply it to whatever situation. They believe that all these things are essential for Brei to succeed and be what she wants to be in the future.

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October 29, 2020

Fostering Discipline and Perseverance – The Kumon Way

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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 Instructor even identified James as the type of student who would punctually come to the Center just to finish his worksheets, even after a long day of exams in school. Since then, he continues to express signs of determination and motivation to stay in the program until completion.

Character Development

Mr. and Mrs. Ferrer saw many positive changes in James’ habits and character. They found the Kumon Method as a good foundation in building a disciplined way of learning as it made a great impact on his time management skills.

“He knows when to do his homework even when there is no school. He is independent and responsible enough, which is why he still has time to play and enjoy with his friends.”

They also noticed that James developed self-confidence, especially in socializing with others. In fact, he makes time for his extra-curricular activities where he can meet new friends and be in different schools and places.

Academic Excellence

Besides being more disciplined, focused, and organized, James developed his own techniques to learn faster through his inquisitiveness. This ability to learn and understand has led him to his consistent participation in international competitions such as the International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS), International Mathematics Assessments for Schools (IMAS), Australian Math Competitions (AMC), Math Trainers Guild (MTG), Association of Math and Science League International (AMSLI), and Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO).

“Since I am an advanced student in the Kumon Math Program, my classmates noticed my skills, and they would often ask me to help them understand our lessons in school.”

Preparation for the Future

When he was young, Mr. and Mrs. Ferrer still assisted and checked James’ worksheets. They would even sit with him and do the worksheets together since he liked being challenged. As he advanced to the higher levels, they tried to motivate him by promising rewards such as taking him to GameZoo and Toy Kingdom during the weekend. But as James got older, they slowly removed these kinds of rewards so he can see the results of his own actions and take responsibility for it.

“We also give him the privilege to prove himself. James is now independent enough to do his projects, and we know that this skill will help him as he enters high school and college, and as he pursues his dream of becoming a pilot.”

What advice can Mr. and Mrs. Ferrer share to their fellow Kumon parents?

“DO NOT QUIT, DO NOT GIVE UP. Just continue what you have started. As parents and decision-makers, we should always motivate, equip, empower, and encourage our children, especially when facing difficulties in their Kumon study. As the Bible says in Galatians 6:9, “Let us not become weary in doing good. For at the proper time, we will reap harvest if we do not give up.”

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