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achievements, the Kumon Programs, from Kumon and beyond will talk
Kumon worksheets and philoso- about summer studies, using Kumon
phies. We will also include some tips worksheets, the power of self-learn-
to help improve your child’s math ing, and much more. At the end of
and reading abilities, strategies to the issue, you’ll find an anonymous
enhance continuous academic suc- ranking of the Oak Bay Summer Stars
cesses, and things to consider as you and Kumon+ points your kids have
“SPARK” is a magazine published prepare your child for what’s coming accumulated to date.
by the Kumon Oak Bay Centre. Just up in and outside of school.
as the name implies, the magazine
I’m excited about Spark, and want to
is here to ignite your curiosity about Our pilot issue is a look at the summer make it as much of a two-way street
your child’s development. Whether – why to study, how to study, and as possible. To that end, please do
that curiosity comes through as ques- strategies and tips to make the not hesitate to connect with me at
tions you’ve had about Kumon or most of Kumon studies during these [email protected] with your
education in general, we hope that “miracle months”. Our issue begins comments, questions and ideas.
this magazine can be the start of a with Ann, an amazing young talented constantly fruitful discussion. Kumon student who contributed in
Have a great summer!
the field of engineering by creating
Four times a year, Spark will a flashlight powered only by body-
cover information on our students’ heat. Further in, education experts
ON THE COVER
S u m m er is o f ten th o ught o f a s a tim e fo r rest
a nd re l a xatio n . But h ave yo u ever wo n dered
w hy we ta k e tim e o ff in th e s um m er ? An d
how ta k in g s uc h a l o n g brea k co ul d a ffec t a
c hil d ’s devel o pm ent?
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C hec k o ut pa ge 25 fo r m o re in fo r m atio n on
To r u Kum o n’s s el f-l ea r n in g ph il o s o phy !