Kumon Math and Reading Center of Charleston

11/20/2013

To the GIRLS of the next generation!

Tired of ads playing to the worst stereotypes of girls? Have I got the three little geniuses for you.

08/19/2013

In the end, public schools serve an important function not just for the students sitting in the classrooms. They provide an education for all of us in the importance of public institutions.

07/30/2013

For those in the NY area:

The ABC of It is an examination of why children’s books are important: what and how they teach children, and what they reveal about the societies that produced them. Through a dynamic array of objects and activities, the exhibition celebrates the extraordinary richness, artistry, and diversity...

06/19/2013

Creativity-stimulating Summer Programs for Kids, via BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)

Inspire imagination in kids and teens ages 6 to 18 with our brand-new summer programs. From spoken word to Shakespeare to video game design, there’s something for everyone at BAM this summer.

06/08/2013

A great article on how to help build RESILIENCE in children.
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Allow age-appropriate "micro-failures."

Let kids solve [and correct] their own problems when adult intervention is not truly needed... Parents [and educators] must be willing to let their children fall and pick themselves up. Making mistakes while young is essential to a child's ability to overcome larger adversities later in life, and parents [and teachers] must resist the urge to intervene and rescue.

So many discussion threads I am reading these days suggest shielding young children from knowledge of wars and disasters. I can't help but question this uniquely American choice to overprotect children.

06/07/2013

in preparation for summer!

Did you know that when students return to school after summer vacation, they've often lost one to three months of learning?

05/21/2013

GRIT (n.) : perseverance and passion for long term goals.
Something we want to nurture in all our Kumon students through daily study (perseverance), correcting mistakes (growth mindset), and high school level math and reading as long term goals.
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Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn’t the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of “grit” as a predicto...

05/09/2013

The importance of reading aloud with children!

Parents should spend less time on Facebook and more time reading to their children, a letter to the editor suggests.

11/08/2012

"Heavy technology use, Dr. Christakis said, makes reality by comparison uninteresting."
Let's promote a healthy and balanced media diet among our youth.

There is a widespread belief among teachers that digital technology is hampering students’ attention spans and ability to persevere, according to two surveys.

09/17/2012

Plant the seeds of curiosity, imagination and creativity in your children

09/04/2012

Surprise your child with a back-to-school addition to their library!

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
(Dr. Seuss)

From board books and picture books to novels and nonfiction, discover the best new and classic children's books.