For over six months, Zk has actively engaged in Kumon worksheets 📑, covering Reading and Math subjects. As his parents, we deliberately made this choice 💡 to address potential gaps in his regular kindergarten classes (one of the steps we took when we switched from private to public this school year 🎯--and that's another blog post for another time 💻).
Thankfully, enrolling Zk in Kumon turned out to be a wise decision, even exceeding our expectations. 📈Kumon not only improved his academics but also instilled discipline. As his study partners, it required us to invest time, patience, and established a new family routine to assist him with his worksheets, even considering Kumon now in our vacation plans ✈️, ensuring his worksheets are packed, and dedicating specific Kumon time in our travel schedule 📝. Now, Zk independently manages Kumon tasks, showing self-reliance, especially in Math 🔢. And our main role has shifted to carefully reviewing his work, influenced by his growing competitiveness. Funny that sometimes, he even reminds us if a session is going to be missed—goes to show how Kumon taught him the importance of following a routine. ⏰
Kumon also taught him important skills for everyday situations—patience, attention to details, time management, problem-solving, and precision in his work output. 💯 Zk's ability to adapt is more noticeable now as he easily switches between English in Kumon and Cebuano in his public school, all while maintaining consistent comprehension. 💭 His heightened awareness of progress compared to his classmates further makes him more responsible for his acquired skills. At times, he shares with us how he assists his classmates by interpreting instructions and ensuring their understanding of tasks. ✅ And whenever he unintentionally encounters inappropriate words, he immediately displays responsibility by refraining from using or repeating those. 🚫
Btw, we think Zk already had those skills before Kumon, but the program took them to a new level, refining his natural potential. 🧠
Kumon has further demonstrated the effectiveness of a systematic and tested learning approach. 📚 Previously, we thought that our traditional assistance during Zk's pre-Kumon days was enough. But Kumon has shown us the significance of a more structured and sustainable educational method that caters to Zk's learning style and facilitates long-term adaptation. 👌
Looking ahead, we're excited to introduce Kumon to his younger brother, Rn 👶, expecting similar positive outcomes when he's ready for the program. Overall, we've seen how Kumon has not only enhanced Zk's skills and discipline but has also brought about changes in our role as parents. 👨👩👦 We believe the lasting impact of the Kumon program will prepare him for the remaining school years 📖, guiding him as he advances through various grades, and ultimately choosing a course or path aligned with his abilities and aspirations. 🎓
UPDATE:
As of February 14, 2024, Zk has earned a place of distinction in the Advanced Student Honor Roll (ASHR) - November cut-off for Reading subject, by advancing 6 months ahead of school grade level. 🎖️
Zk is currently enrolled at Kumon Buhangin Davao Center. For more information, you may contact their Facebook page, the provided number (0916 608 9805), or visit the center at the following address:
📍Km. 5 Purok Sto. Rosario, Buhangin (2F of Davao Central Convenience Store, in front of Rusi), Davao City, Philippines, 8000
