This month, we’re showcasing our instructor from Kumon of Wake Forest–Prestwick, Steven Cho! aka Stove. ✨
Stove’s Kumon journey began as a preschool student while his mom was an assistant at a Kumon Center. Today, she’s a Kumon Instructor, and after spending more than eight years as a Kumon assistant himself, Stove has come full circle as an instructor, helping the next generation of students grow.
What he loves most about Kumon is seeing students build confidence alongside their academic skills, knowing that those small daily wins lead to lifelong success both inside and outside the classroom.
Thank you, Stove, for your passion, dedication, and commitment to helping every student reach their full potential. 💙
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Kumon Math and Reading Center Waipahu - West
Kumon of Waipahu - West is part of the world's largest after-school math & reading program, helping children of all ages become self-learners.
Independence is not the same as being left alone. At Kumon, children are guided to think first, building confidence, grit, and problem-solving skills. 🧠
Heard of Kumon but never knew what it actually is? It's an individualized math and reading program where kids master every step at their own pace, building confidence, discipline, and independence along the way. 📚
08/06/2026
Rayush knows that every small step adds up to something big. 💙
Over the past three years, Kumon has helped him make school easier, strengthen his math skills, and achieve his goal of joining his school’s gifted program. With a passion for math, science, coding, and creating new things, he’s already working toward his dream of becoming an engineer.
Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished, Rayush!
That moment when your child aces every homework problem but goes blank on the test? That's not a mystery, that's information. The difference between doing homework with support and truly owning the material is profound.
Homework often measures supported performance, with notes, textbooks, or a parent nearby. But tests demand independent application. This is where the gap appears, not in intelligence, but in whether the material is truly owned or just understood with help.
Kumon is built on fostering that independent mastery. When a child has truly built the skill to own what they know, completely and automatically, the test is no longer a different experience from the homework. It's the same confidence, same process, same results 🌟
Have you seen a 2nd grader teaching her classmates math? Naila shares how working ahead with Kumon made school easy and gave her the confidence to help her friends. 🧑🏫
08/04/2026
A strong school year starts with confidence. 💙
By building consistent study habits and strengthening foundational skills before school begins, your child can head into the classroom feeling prepared, motivated, and ready to learn.
Did you know children as young as 3 can start with Kumon? Short daily practice builds focus, confidence, and independence, giving your little one a real head start. 🌱
08/04/2026
A strong school year starts with confidence. 💙
By building consistent study habits and strengthening foundational skills before school begins, your child can head into the classroom feeling prepared, motivated, and ready to learn.
Have you seen a 10-year-old studying four years above grade level? Aaron shares how Kumon built his skills and even inspired his little brother to learn right alongside him. 📚
Have you seen a student grow into a leader? Kaelan shares how Kumon helped him excel in math and gain real life skills like discipline and independence. 🧑🎓
07/28/2026
Log in to the MyKumon Portal to see your child’s latest achievements, track their progress, and celebrate every step of their learning journey. 🎉📚
https://mykumon.com/
Not registered yet? All you need is your child’s student ID. Speak with your Kumon Instructor to get started. 😊
07/23/2026
Wondering what your child’s Kumon completion time really means? ⏱️
Completion time is about much more than how fast your child finishes their worksheets. It helps Instructors understand your child's confidence, fluency, and readiness to move forward while ensuring they're building strong skills every step of the way.
In our latest blog, you'll learn why completion time matters, how repetition supports long-term success, and how you can encourage a positive, consistent study routine at home.
Read the full article to discover how completion time helps your child become a confident, independent learner.
https://www.kumon.com/resources/understanding-completion-time-in-kumon-a-parents-practical-guide/
07/21/2026
Student Success Story: Mikhail 🌟
Through Kumon, Mikhail gained more than academic skills—he developed confidence, independence, and a positive attitude toward learning. We are proud of all he has accomplished! 💙
07/16/2026
Completion time is about more than just the clock. ⏱️
In Kumon, the time it takes a student to complete their worksheets helps Instructors understand their fluency, confidence, and readiness to move forward. Some days may take a little longer, while others may go more quickly—and that’s all part of the learning process.
Rather than focusing on speed alone, Kumon looks at completion time alongside accuracy and consistency to help each student build strong academic foundations, confidence, and independence at their own pace.
07/14/2026
Summer learning doesn’t have to be complicated. ☀️
Just 20 minutes of focused learning each day can help children stay engaged, build confidence, and maintain the skills they’ve worked hard to develop.
Whether you’re at home or traveling, Kumon Connect makes it easy to keep learning part of your summer routine.
How does your family make time for learning during the summer? Share your favorite tips below! 💜
06/30/2026
Updated Closures for 2026!
We will be closed July 21-25 for summer break. Students will be given work for this break.
06/30/2026
Aloha families we will be OPEN on 4th of July (Saturday). If your child is scheduled for Saturday & will not be attending class this day, please text the Kumon phone & we can give your child the extra work for the weekend on their Tuesday or Wednesday class. Mahalo!
06/30/2026
Wondering how to tell if your child is making progress in Kumon?
Progress isn't just about moving to the next level—it's also about growing confidence, improving accuracy, developing independence, and building strong study habits over time.
In our latest blog, we share what progress looks like in Kumon, how Achievement Tests and KIS milestones fit into your child's learning journey, and where parents can track growth through Kumon Connect and the myKumon Portal.
Every completed worksheet, earned badge, and "I can do it!" moment is a step forward.
Read the full blog to learn how to recognize and support your child's progress every step of the way.https://www.kumon.com/resources/understanding-student-progress-in-kumon-what-to-look-for-and-where-to-find-it/
06/23/2026
For the past seven years, Lirish has shown how consistency and determination can lead to incredible growth. Through daily Kumon practice, he has strengthened his math skills, built confidence, and developed the perseverance to overcome challenges.
His hard work has earned him impressive accomplishments, including second place in the Expert Math Competition and a Kumon Math Award. More importantly, he has learned that success comes from staying focused, practicing consistently, and believing in yourself—even when things feel difficult.
Way to go, Lirish! We can't wait to see all that you accomplish in the future.
https://www.kumon.com/resources/building-confidence-one-day-at-a-time-lirishs-kumon-journey/
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