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October 15, 2021

4 Steps You Can Take Right Now To Set Up Your Child’s Future Success

Benefits of the Kumon Method, Kumon Math Program, Kumon Online New Student Promo, Kumon Reading Program, Parenting Tips, Press Releases, Smart Parenting

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Give them the biggest chance to succeed

It’s only natural that parents want to give their child everything within their power—from sending them to the best schools to giving them a proper diet and being with them—to provide their child with the best chance at a holistically successful future.

But how can a parent help ensure this success without breaking the bank? Fortunately, there are investments to make that don’t have to be financially burdensome. Consider the following steps:

Encourage independence

It’s important for children to learn independence—in stages and at appropriate levels—early on in life. Start with the little things, such as prompting them to set up their study area, cleaning up after themselves, and asking them to list down their homework and projects in order of priority. These steps will not only instill the value of self-reliance but will also foster their natural curiosity.

Let your child learn from mistakes

Mistakes are a good way to learn, and your child will grow (in more ways than one) from making them. When your child is tasked with an activity or faced with a new lesson to apply, let them take it on their own. Give them the opportunity to explore what’s wrong and what’s right, watch the flicker in their eyes when they get the equation, experiment, or activity correctly.

Develop life skills in and outside of your child’s syllabus

While lessons taught in the formal education system are important, it’s equally important for your child to learn and understand how they apply outside the classroom as well. Make real-life examples of lessons, and don’t be afraid to add lessons into your child’s everyday life. This will not only add a layer of appreciation for what they learn, but will also enhance their academic abilities to go beyond standardized tests.

Enrol your child in a learning program

As a parent nothing is more worth it than seeing your child learn to read, write, and count on their own. Nothing beats the priceless feeling of seeing your child achieve all sorts of milestones in school and witnessing your little one slowly grow into the best version of his/herself.

That’s why you strive in your career—you want to invest in an after-school program that will partner with you in giving your child the bright future you have always dreamt for him/her, both in school and in life.

Like millions of parents across the globe, letting your child study through the Kumon Method is a step you can take to help your child leap towards success. The Kumon Method of Learning encourages each child to develop independence, instills the value of application beyond the classroom, and gives them the opportunity to explore their true potential.

To help you in preparing your child’s future success, Kumon Philippines is offering the Online New Student Promo MAX! Enroll until October 30, 2021 to avail of the FREE Diagnostic Test, FREE Registration Fee worth P500, and a FREE Kumon bag.

To learn more, visit https://ph.kumonglobal.com/ or follow Kumon Philippines on Facebook.

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August 9, 2021

Why Now Is the Best Time To Enroll Your Child In After-School Learning Programs

Kumon 25th Anniversary, Kumon Math Program, Kumon Reading Program, Press Releases, Smart Parenting

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While students have since begun to adapt to online learning, there’s no denying the fact that they’re more prone to distractions for the better part of the year. After all, being at home, within reach of toys, games, and other activities, is likely to get in the way of learning.

Fortunately, there’s one sure way to curb the distractions and keep your child’s focus on their learning: after-school learning programs. If you haven’t tried it yourself or are still hesitant to try it, here are a few things that just might convince you to give it a go.

1. Keep them busy

With less face time with friends, teachers, and extended family, it can get difficult to fill in the hours of a child’s day. School may keep them busy for the first few hours, but what’s there for them to do for the rest of the day? Unless you’re able to give your child activities, it’s likely that they’ll end up spending hours in front of the television or a gadget.

The good thing is that after-school learning programs give your child the chance to fill their hours with more challenging tasks that allow the practice of lessons or help them understand more difficult concepts.

2. Keep them sharp

While children used to have the opportunity to converse with classmates about lessons between and after classes, that sense of community is hard to replicate in remote learning. By enrolling in supplemental learning sessions, your child will have the opportunity to practice what they have learned in school and even learn new and advanced topics.

3. Make learning more fun

While schools tend to treat students relatively the same, you and your child can choose an after-school program that’s more suited to their tastes and preferences. This option gives the opportunity for learning to be more fun, and therefore more optimal, for your child.

4. Reinforce values

After-school programs are designed to guide your child as they accomplish worksheets and activities, and to provide guidance and motivation as needed. In this way, your child is reinforced with the values of independence, perseverance, and self-learning. Not only are these values pivotal in a child’s academic performance, they are also building blocks on which they will eventually develop life skills outside of the classroom.

5. Build self-confidence

For children who have a hard time learning in the classroom and tend to feel anxious in front of their peers, after-school programs may be the breath of fresh air that they need to truly focus and absorb their lessons.

As your child begins at a level that they’re comfortable with, make it a point to let them know that there’s no pressure to keep up or compete with peers. At the same time, once your child does move forward from one after-school lesson to another, they’ll be able to apply what they have learned to and beyond the standard classroom.

After-school learning programs provide several benefits to students and their parents. And with remote learning becoming the norm for the foreseeable future, enrolling your child in a supplementary program might just be the key that will help keep your child on track with their studies.

Kumon Philippines is celebrating 25 years of holistic learning, having built and nurtured students for years. Now is the best time to enroll your child as you can now get 25% OFF on tuition fees. Visit their website to enroll.

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February 8, 2021

4 Ways To Guide Your Children Toward Self-Learning

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After almost a year of enforced quarantine restrictions, we are still unsure when it will be safe for children to go back to the traditional school setup. Fortunately, public and private institutions have helped make remote learning a possibility.Yet, while the new normal has made everyone more agile and flexible, there are still learning curves to overcome — with one being self-learning.Self-learning is when children grasp and understand concepts, put their lessons into practice to solve a problem, and retain information — all on their own. It is a skill they can use in school and in other activities.Here are a few key practices parents can do to help children develop and practice this skill on a daily basis.

Be present but don’t hover

Everyone needs a place to begin, and this is where you can be hands-on with your children. As they start on a new lesson or chapter in their book, don’t hesitate to be there with them through the first exercises to ensure they’re following the steps and can handle it on their own.

But when you see your kids getting the hang of it, let them proceed on their own. Avoid hovering or being a “helicopter parent.” Instead, encourage them to get their feet wet in the lessons.

Have open conversations about learning

Children are naturally inquisitive, so it’s important not to deter their innate curiosity and excitement. When they pick up a new lesson, let them talk about it openly without dismissing it because you’ve known the topic for years. Express your happiness and try to match their enthusiasm.

At the same time, let your kids come to you when they need help. If they’re having difficulty with a particular task, ask questions about the learning process as well as the material itself. Ask your children about what makes it hard and what they think they need in order to really understand the lesson. Sometimes, it’s as simple as reviewing earlier lessons or introducing a new way to approach things.

Ignite kids’ competitive side

If your children are the kind of students who are a little more competitive and react well to incentives, use this to their learning advantage.

Much like how schools do it, try to put a timer when they have a task to accomplish and provide them with a little reward when they’re successful. This will motivate them to focus and work on what’s required instead of getting distracted.

Establish a learning area

One particular difficulty that students are still continuing to overcome is distinguishing the difference between home life and study life. While the house and the school used to draw this line very distinctly, quarantine protocols make it difficult to be so literal.

Instead, have a designated area for study time. If space is an issue, have easy-to-move-around items that make this division possible — such as desks facing away from each other and from the television.

Given the uncertainty of returning to the traditional school setting, it is time to start providing children with a way to learn and develop skills that will help them in the long run. After all, the ability to self-learn will always come in handy in school and in their future endeavors.

Learning never stops — even in Kumon. As a supplementary learning program, Kumon has helped generations of students develop academic skills and character.

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Kumon is offering the Online New Student Promo Triple Treat, which includes a free registration fee worth PHP500 and a free Kumon bag, when you register from January 21 to February 28, 2021. In addition, if your children start Kumon study from January 21 to 27, 2021, you can get up to one week of free Kumon study. Take note that the additional free Kumon study will depend on your children’s first Center day.

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