Momentum - Business to Business Online Magazine MOMENTUM August 2019 | Page 22

DALANA SOWELLS 832.895.1233 [email protected] • www.facebook.com/KumonOfLeagueCitySouth www.kumon.com/league-city-south • www.youtube.com/user/kumOn Unlocking Your Child’s Full Potential Through SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION H ave you ever wondered if your children could benefit from supplemental education? The reasons a parent may seek supplemental education programs are varied and can be far reaching. Beyond allowing additional time for extra-curricular activities and other passions, supplemental education can be a valuable asset in today’s rapidly competitive society. Once a child has mastered grade-level study, these programs help to instill characteristics that are keys to success not only in the classroom, but in life. These characteristics include: perseverance, patience, courage, and independence. Students in supplemental education programs tend to exhibit perseverance because they often are tackling material they have never seen before, and patience because they are most likely making many mistakes before getting it right. Courage in these students shows from the acceptance of academic challenges, and independence comes through when the student can work through the material without leaning on an instructor or teacher. To determine if supplemental education is the right fit for your family, here are five things to consider: 1) Kindergarten Readiness. Each year, around four million curious minds enter kindergarten for the first time, eager to start elementary school just like the big kids. But what should kindergartners know by the first day of school? From following directions to working independently to academic skills, readiness for school is one of the most important factors in your child’s academic success. These programs help preschoolers develop important skills, including the ability to work independently, identify sounds and letters, and strengthen fine motor skills. 2) Learning Gaps. If you think your child can do better than he did on his last report card, or if you’ve noticed a decline in his test scores, it may be due to gaps in their education; either due to a lack of retention or inadequate exposure to master the concept. Specialized programs can help find the root of the problem and then work not 20 MOMENTUM only to fix it, but also continue to help the child maximize their potential. 3) Study Skills. Do you have concerns with your child’s time management skills? High-quality programs don’t just focus on the academics. They also help children learn how to learn properly. Throughout the process, students cultivate important work and study skills, like improved focus and concentration, perseverance, and independence. 4) Confidence. It’s natural to lack confidence when learning a new concept, but we all want our children to be as confident in their academic performance as possible. These programs can help children become self-assured, which will lead to more participation in the classroom. 5) Academic Advantage. Do your children complain about being bored in school and show a desire for wanting to learn more? Some programs allow children to advance based on their ability rather than their age or grade. This can result in children studying above their school grade level. Students studying above grade level usually have more positive attitudes towards school, improved concentration skills, better study habits, increased accuracy and the ability to work independently.