Four tips for finding the best Kumon study time for your family
Daily worksheet study is essential for your child’s smooth progress in Kumon Mathematics and English. As a general rule, we recommend families set aside 30 minutes each day for Kumon study time. However, we know that families’ schedules are often tight with competing demands.
To assist you in finding time to ensure your child gets the daily study they need, below are some best practice tips you may like to consider.
1. Be consistent
Exactly when Kumon time should be is up to you as a parent, but we recommend that you aim for the same time each day. This will help you and your children settle into a routine, make it easier to remember when Kumon study time is, and allow you to make plans around this time.
Once your children have settled into this routine, they will be more likely to develop discipline and time management skills.
2. Schedule Kumon study time before other activities
Whether done in the morning or afternoon, Kumon study can act as a ‘mental warm-up’ before children take on other tasks such as music practice, sport or school homework. It also means children can study their Kumon worksheets before they become too tired to focus.
3. Include your children in the decision making
When you involve your children in the decision-making process, they will gain a sense of ownership which, together with your support, will help them to commit to their studies. As part of this process, you could create a Kumon study timetable which will be easy for all family members to see and refer to.
4. Try to make yourself available during Kumon study time
Kumon is a partnership between your child, their Kumon Instructor and you as a parent. Being available to monitor your child’s study can support your child to focus and make progress, especially early on in their programme. We understand this may not be possible 100 per cent of the time, but we and your children definitely appreciate the effort!
For further tips on how to support your children’s study at home, speak with your centre to receive a copy of the Kumon Family Guidebook.
