Tag Archives: Kumon

Rewards

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Amy

Did you know that Sylvan Learning Centers offer prizes for doing well in their courses (or sessions, or whatever they call them)?   Kids accumulate points for getting high scores – which Sylvan calls ‘learning’- on assignments or tests and … Continue reading →

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When asked for homeschooling advice

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Amy

I was asked recently if I would mind giving some advice/suggestions to someone regarding homeschooling their toddler.    Are they planning on homeschooling?  I asked.   No, the mother just wants to ‘get a head start’ with her 3 year old son. … Continue reading →

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Drinking the Kumon Kool-Aid

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Amy

Yesterday the Times ran an article titled, “Fast-Tracking to Kindergarten?”  all about Kumon, which is a Japanese imported ‘math and reading enrichment’ program.  Kumon has tutoring centers in storefronts all over the place, but have recently been emphasizing their Junior … Continue reading →

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