Kumon of OFallon, IL parent orientation

2.  picking up a book for the sheer pleasure of it…
 tackling tough problems without help or
hesitation…
 succeeding on his or her own and striving
to achieve more
Imagine all that your child is capable of… and
let your child discover it with Kumon.

3.  Confidence and self-esteem
 Focus and self-discipline
 Self-reliance to succeed independently
 Motivation to pursue challenging
and advanced work
 A love of learning
With Kumon children discover their ability to
flourish throughout school and beyond — to
realize their full potential and their greatest
aspirations.

5.  Falling behind at school
 Craving greater challenges
 Lacking discipline and motivation
 Aiming to excel throughout school
 Struggling with learning difficulties
 Ready for advanced study

6. Sequential assignments, or Worksheets,
advance material “seamlessly.”
That means your child:
 Can figure things out without being
taught or tutored
 Is empowered to succeed from the outset
 Discovers his or her own ability to
tackle learning challenges

7.  Precisely calibrating the level and tempo
of work to his or her ability
 Constantly monitoring and fine-tuning
progress
 Grading work done at the Center and
giving feedback for correcting errors
 Helping to set and meet challenging
yet realistic goals

8.  Goes from counting to calculus and beyond
 Instills strong computation skills at every level
 Makes all math subjects easier and less
intimidating
 Prepares your child for the rigors of high school
algebra
 Paves the way for advanced study

9.  Goes from sounding out words to critiquing
complex passages
 Instills strong comprehension skills at
every level
 Develops vocabulary, grammar, and writing
skills
 Nurtures your child’s ability to reason critically
 Paves the way for advanced study

11.  I begin at a level before any learning gaps
have crept in
 I succeed without struggling to build my confidence
 I build on and build up a secure foundation
at every level

12.  I’m propelled by my own ability and initiative
 I’m stimulated and challenged, not overwhelmed
 I’m never forced ahead or held back

13.  I learn by doing and advance through my own efforts
 I take as little or as much time as I need each
step of the way
 I'm succeeding a bit more with every little step
 I’m spurred on by even modest progress

14.  I apply concepts until they’re second nature
 I must get answers right in a given period of time
 I may need to repeat material to make sure
I've got it
 I master and retain essential skills

15.  I earn success after success on my own
 I’m always driven to seek out the next challenge
 I gain self-reliance and ownership of what
I’ve learned

16.  I come in twice a week and work at home all
other days
 I complete assignments in about 30 minutes
 I exercise my brain and build lifelong study habits

17.  Staying in sync with the aims and goals
of Kumon study
 Showing and sharing your commitment
to the program
 Working with the Instructor to ensure
optimal progress
 Establishing a good environment and
routine for work at home
 Praising and encouraging your child regularly

18.  Benefits are continually built up and
reinforced
 There's virtually no limit to how far your
child can go
 Kumon aims to take every child through the
entire curriculum
 Program completion is the ultimate reward
for Kumon students

19. Every day, children at Kumon Centers in more
than 45 countries worldwide are accomplishing
more than they ever thought possible.

20. Kumon Math & Reading Center of O’Fallon
220 E. State St. Unit 1B
O’Fallon, IL 62269
(618)558-2849
kumon.ofallonil@gmail.com