How Kumon sets up Early Learners to succeed!

Parents naturally want the best for their children — especially when it comes to education. Helping children build a strong academic foundation early on can open doors to lifelong opportunities and, with the Kumon Maths and English Programmes, it's easier than ever to put the essential building blocks in place for a lifetime of learning.

One of the key benefits of enrolling your child at a local Kumon centre at a young age is the opportunity to develop essential learning skills sooner. Starting with pencil control skills, number recognition and early phonics, students progress to counting and sentence construction. As children grow, they gradually progress to more complex tasks, eventually tackling advanced topics like calculus and literary analysis — all at their own pace. 

Kumon helps children build confidence by encouraging independent learning and perseverance. As they overcome challenges through their own efforts, they gain a sense of achievement that supports success in and beyond the classroom.

As the programmes are tailored to your child’s specific needs and not bound to the national curriculum, studying with Kumon allows your child to learn at their own pace – spending extra time on challenging areas or progressing quickly through topics they’ve mastered. Getting this great start can lead to continued academic success as children are already well-prepared for the more challenging material they will face later on.

The Kumon programmes emphasise consistent practice and daily study, establishing essential study habits, routine and consistency from a young age. Children learn the importance of setting goals, managing their time effectively and taking responsibility for their own learning – vital skills they will make use of throughout their academic journeys.

At Kumon, we place a strong emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving skills so starting at a young age allows children more time to practice these skills, ensuring that they are equipped from the start to tackle complex problems across various subjects. These skills are also transferable and beneficial – not only academically but also in everyday life.

Perhaps the greatest gift Kumon gives its students is a genuine love of learning. When studying becomes a natural, daily habit from an early age, it becomes a natural and enjoyable part of life, like any hobby or activity. This passion for knowledge and love of learning can continue throughout their life, empowering children to keep learning, growing and achieving. Starting Kumon from an early age gives your child far more than just academic support, it equips them with the mindset, habits and confidence needed to succeed.