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Understanding Kumon, Benefits of Kumon and KPEPS 2012

I have always been curios with Kumon and why parents enroll their kids at Kumon, when it is not a tutorial center. What makes Kumon Method different? What are the benefits of enrolling a kid to Kumon? What will the kid learn from Kumon. There’s so many questions on my head about Kumon and so when I received an invite for Kumon’s upcoming KPEPS press launch, I just have to go.

The Origins of Kumon Method

Ina Duller (Public Relations Division Leader of Kumon Phils) took us back to 1954, the time when Toru Kumon started developing the Kumon method. Mr Kumon is a high school Math teacher, his wife asked him to take a look on their first son’s arithmetic studies. Mrs Kumon was not satisfied with results of their son, Takeshi had taken. Mr Toru Kumon armed with the beliefs that each child posses an undiscovered potential and abilities, that it is a responsibility of the educators to uncover it, he developed a collection of original problems that Takeshi would be able to complete progressively. The series of problems will allow him to develop his skills gradually. Mr Kumon continued to create the learning materials everyday and it was from this process that the Kumon method emerged.

The optimum development of each individual’s ability, irrespective of age or grade- the pursuit of potential.

Toru Kumon believed that if it was possible for one child, then it is possible to many, hence he offered to as many children possible the chance to study the method.

More than 50 years since, the Kumon Method is now accepted in 46 countries and regions and here in the Philippines, there are 230 Kumon Center, including their head office in Makati.

What makes Kumon Method different?

K kindness movements

U Understanding the student

M Mastery of the basic skills

O On their own, the kids study on their own

N No to children are alike, hence in Kumon it is individualized learning

What are the benefits our kids can get from Kumon Method?

Kumon Method teaches the basic skills and discipline. During the press launch, there were questions asked that made us understand Kumon Method better. Some of the questions asked were, what is the appropriate age to enroll in Kumon? If the kid is already good on Math, should they go for English at Kumon? Do they hold a special class for kids with special needs? If a child was enrolled at Kumon and is already in the advance phase of the subject, say Math, wouldn’t the child be confused as he is way ahead from what was being taught on the school? What is the assurance that all centers have the same quality?

Teacher Susi Tsoi, Kumon instructor said that there is actually no appropriate age, any kid who can hold a pencil and follow instruction is accepted at Kumon. If you think your kid is ready, bring her/him to the nearest Kumon Center and they will assess you also said that even if the kid is already good on Math, the Kumon method for Math is still advisable as this will teach them discipline and the basics in computing. As for the question on special class for kids with special needs, teacher Susi said the Kumon Method is individualized teaching, so there is no special class as each student gets a unique approach.

When it comes to the child being advance and might be confused, Teacher Susi said, the child will not be confused in any way. A child maybe answering a Grade 4 Math worksheets but is actually a Grade 1 student, why he will not be confused? well because in Kumon Method, it is the basics that was being taught.

Ina Duller explained that though each Kumon Center is a franchise, the methods are the same and each center were trained the Kumon way. In fact, before anyone can open a Kumon Center in the Philippines, they need to attend orientation, pass the math and reading tests, pass the interview, attend the New Instructor Training and In-class Training (more info on Kumon Philippines Franchise). And that’s how Kumon assure us that all Kumon Centers are the same quality.

My words are limited to explain about Kumon, as I have mentioned before, I have many questions about the Kumon Method. Good thing Kumon offers a FREE Seminar for us parents: Kumon Philippines Education and Parenting Seminar (KPEPS)

Kumon Philippines Education and Parenting Seminar (KPEPS) will be held on May 19, 2012 (Saturday) 2:00- 4:30 at Cinema 4, SM North EDSA, The Block. This year’s theme is “Achievers of Today, Ready for the Future!” (How Parents Can Guide Their Children Amidst the Changing Landscape of the Philippine Education)” will give parents an understanding on the current chance in the countr’s educational system, the k-12 program. Mr. Henry Tenedero, an Education Reform Advocate will be there to talk about the changes in education and the role of the parents in the learning department.

KPEPS is a FREE EVENT, to register, just email your complete name, mobile number, and general address to parentingseminar@kumon.ph or call 885 0226.

*Kumon Philippines Price is 500 PhP for enrollment fee (one time payment) and 1,800 PhP per module per subject for younger students (grade school to grade six), P1,950 per module per subject for grade seven / first high school or older students. Each module is good for one month.

See What Happens When You Play with Barbie

Barbie is a household name, right? every woman have this special spot for Barbie, well for people like my sister, it is not just a spot (hahaha), sometimes it is as big as a room and some even bigger!

But really, what happens when you play with Barbie?

“In Barbie’s world, role play often leads to real life. Barbie gives girls the opportunity to be anything they want to be from a princess to a president,” said Stephanie Cota, Senior Vice President, Global Barbie Marketing at Mattel. “The new global campaign celebrates the ‘wow’ girls experience when they play with Barbie. After all, the only thing bigger than Barbie’s world is a girl’s imagination.”

Last April 26 at The Podium, Barbie opened her pink doors and we were treated with one of a kind Barbie experience. Inside, there was a display of Barbie dolls, Barbie shoes, Barbie accessories and Barbie clothes. Guests had the chance to play dress up through the mirror (augmented reality technology “mirrors”), it allows users to style and dress themselves with Barbie’s most iconic, playful and glamorous outfits from the past five decades. There were even Barbie Birthday Cakes from Red Ribbon!

BarbieWow.com also oppened doors, online doors, may I add. This is a portal, a pink portal that will transport any Barbie fan in more than 30 countries inside Barbie’s Dream Closet. A closet with a world of endless fashion. This is in partnership with top digital and style destinations Polyvore, Pinterest and Rent the Runway so just imagine what you can do!

Again, what happens when you play with Barbie?

The possibilities are endless, specially with Barbie Design and Dress Studio Doll. This allows girls to be a real life fashion designer, creating their very own fashion for Barbie.

Girls can also have fun with Barbie Fashionistas Doll Assortment.

The Barbie Fashionistas dolls are a very fashionable tribe of friends who love expressing their unique personalities through their style. Friends Barbie, Summer, Teresa, Nikki and Raquelle dolls are reunited through their love of fashion and are ready for any adventure as long as they can be fashionably fabulous. Each doll comes with a purse.

I wish I had brought Sati along with me for this event, I am pretty sure she would super love all the discoveries behind the pink doors, she may even open it herself! But when I got home and handed her the Barbie powder from the event, she flashed her cutest smile!

Barbie is exclusively distributed by Richwell Trading Corporation. Available in leading toy stores and department stores nationwide. For more information about other Richwell products, visit www.richwell.net or call Richwell Trading Corporation at telephone numbers 732-5141 to 47 loc 211. Check out Barbie Philippines on Facebook for upcoming Barbie events and promos.

Expo Mom 2012: The Best Of Modern Motherhood

Modern Moms, as described at ExpoMom, are active, empowered parents. A list of modern mom personas was made to define what a modern mom is:

Are you an EARTH-LOVING green MAMA?
With today’s green revolution comes the growing number of earth-loving moms who have adopted a natural lifestyle. “back to basics”. Amidst technology, the new discoveries and trends in products that promote easy and convenient living and instant results, she chooses to go back-to-basics, choosing natural products, lessening the use of toxic chemicals and elements, she recycles and upcycles, and makes careful purchasing decisions to decrease her family’s carbon footprint,
Are you a FIT MOM?
The modern mom is health conscious, she wants to be in the best shape possible, not only so she can care for her family better but also for herself, so that she is physically able to live better, reach her goals and dreams, and bec she values herself.
Are you a MOMPRENEUR?
She’s one who has her cake and will eat it too. She balances raising her kids with building and running a business. She finds fulfillment in being able to contribute to the family income, while feeding her passions and using her talents and skills in her business.
Are you an modern BELLY BLESSED mom-to-be?
The expectant mom of today, we’d like to call Belly blessed. She is in touch with her body, she is an informed mom-to-be, often with an equally active and involved partner. She has knowledge and products at her fingertips and she uses this for her own and her coming baby’s benefit.
Are you a TECHIE MOM?
We must admit, she’s the most “prevalent” type of our modern mom personas. She loves technology and gadgets, and uses these to enhance her life. She takes advantage of technology to allow her to maximize her time, she uses it to be in touch, she uses it to fulfill multiple roles with the least effort and least time. And she uses it to be in the know.
Are you a HANDS-ON MOM?
The hands-on mom wants to be intimately involved in every facet of her child’s life. She is an active, ever-present parent.
Are you a BREASTFEEDING MOM?
More and more moms now choose to breastfeed because they know breastmilk is truly the best and that making breastmilk is our very own “superpower”. Armed with information and support, she is a committed nursing mom, inspite of all the challenges that go with breastfeeding.
Are you a BABYWEARING MOM?
The sling wearing mom-of-today is a sight to behold. She carries her baby wherever she goes, with confidence and with ease. She chooses to babywear not only for the convenience but also because she believes in the benefits of attachment parenting.

And if you ask me, I would say, trying to be an Earth-loving mom with my no plastic policy, we don’ use plastic bags as much as possible, even when buying meat and fish, we always bring reusable wares and ecobags.

I am also a bit of a techie mom (with more than 10 blogs, I think I’m a bit techie), a breastfeeding mom (all my kids are breastfed exclusively for at least a year), baby wearing mom (although I only wear my 3rd and 4th babies) but most of all I am a HANDS-ON MOM. I just have to be involve in everything my kids do.. yes, I am a stage mom at some point (or points?haha). It just came natural, when I choose to be a stay at home, I promised to be there, to be always there for my kids. I am so hands on that even the alphabet chart that we use is a hand made (as well as their Christmas socks, their Halloween costumes, their party favors and if I can, I will even bake and design their own cake).. that’s normal right? hands-on.. very much!

How about you? What kind of modern mom are you? Do you want to celebrate Modern Motherhood with us? Then come and join the ExpoMom 2012 this May 5 & 6 (Saturday and Sunday) 10am to 8pm at the Rockwell Tent. Click here for the Expo Mom 2012 Schedule