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Every year on April 22nd people all around the world celebrate Earth Day to raise awareness on ways to preserve our planet. It’s important to teach children how they can play a role in protecting the planet too as they are the future generation! While Earth Day helps to build awareness, it is also crucial to discuss the benefits of being conscious of the environment all the time. Click to discover 6 activities for kids that be done to celebrate today and every day! https://bit.ly/3sEdnap

Friendly reminder that applications for the 2021 Kumon Student Conference are open until April 28, 2021. This year, 100 students from the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be selected to attend the virtual conference on July 16, 2021. Kumon Parents: If your child is in 3rd grade or above, studying Level G or higher, and a platinum award recipient, they are eligible to apply. Speak to your Instructor for more information.

Meet Thanvee. She enrolled in the Kumon Math Program at 4 years old and has continued for the past 9 years. She’s currently an 8th grader who studies ahead of her grade level thanks to the skills Kumon has taught her. While there are moments when the worksheets present challenges, she has built the confidence to continue learning how to solve new problems. Thanvee’s words of advice to new Kumon Students: Even though it gets hard and you may not feel motivated to do it someti...mes, stick with it because it will help you in the long run." Due to her perseverance and hard work, Thanvee was one of under 200 students selected from Canada, USA, and Mexico to attend the 2020 Kumon Student Conference. Thanvee also credits Kumon for teaching her the importance of consistency. Practicing is an important part of success, which has helped her in activities such as dance, volleyball, horse riding, and Tae-Kwon-Do.

We have outlined three ways to help your child master their multiplication tables: 1. Daily Practice 2. Incorporating Fun Activities 3. Rewarding their Efforts... Click the link to read the full article and to download some fun activities to try at home with your child. By implementing these tips, your child will gain the confidence they need to advance to challenging math problems. https://bit.ly/2Rwje4J

As the summer months approach, many parents may be wondering if their children are prepared for the school year ahead, especially the early learners. When it comes to kindergarten, there are a few skills that children should know that can help make their start to the school years successful. Click here to learn more about what your child should know for kindergarten and how they can start preparing now! https://bit.ly/3sdxnR7

Timing and accuracy are two important components in your child’s studies. Click here to discover how timing and accuracy can help determine how confident your child is in the material and if they are ready to advance. https://bit.ly/3dClWi3

Meet Mason, N., the Senior Division 1st Place Bookmark Contest Winner in Round 1. While completing his Kumon Reading studies virtually, Mason remains a voracious reader. He was excited for the opportunity to participate in the Western Region’s Book Club’s Contest last fall. In photos displayed, Mason is featured celebrating his win with his family and his Kumon Instructor Lois Lau of the Kumon Math and Reading Center of Broomfield (Colorado). In addition to having his book review and visual drawing of Rafe Martin’s The Rough Face Girl published, he won other special prizes including a gift on his behalf from Kumon to his regular school. Mason and his family are seen presenting this gift and other promotional items to his Principal at Stargate Charter School, Mr. Wildenstein, and teacher, Mrs. Ross. Way to go Mason!

Kiran enrolled in the Kumon Math and Reading Program at four years old and completed both subjects at ten! When he was in seventh grade, he began to take high school courses. The self-learning skills he developed at Kumon helped him succeed in these advanced classes. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it! Watch the video below to hear what Kiran has to say to current and future Kumon Students.

Our Kumon Western Region Book Club’s Contest is in full swing! We are excited to celebrate our Round 1 winners and look forward to announcing Round 2 winners in early March. At this time, we would like to congratulate our 2nd Place Winners in Round 1 - Madison A. (Junior Division) and Viaan S. (Senior Division)! Students enrolled in the Reading Program are eligible and encouraged to participate in Kumon Book Club activities and contests. To learn more about upcoming events, please contact [email protected].

Preschoolers are curious and eager to learn new things. The Kumon Math and Reading Program is designed to be engaging and fun for preschoolers to help maximize their learning potential. Click the link to learn how a worksheet-based program can help set your early learner up for success in kindergarten and beyond! https://bit.ly/3tSsLlg

You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book ~ Dr. Seuss. Our Western Region Book Club hosted a fun-filled bookmark contest where Kumon Reading Students from branches in the West read their favorite book from our Recommended Reading List, wrote a review, and created a visual image of the book’s story. Students were then judged on their creative writing in the review and imagery on the bookmark. All winners and finalists had their bookmarks published. We are very excited to announce our First Round Contest Winners and Finalists.