The 6 core elements of Kumon are:

• Rock-Solid Foundation,
• Just-Right Pace,
• Small Steps Forward,
• Ironclad Mastery,
• Self-Motivated Success, and
• Daily Practice.

Rock-Solid Foundation

• The importance of a strong foundation is something Kumon has down to a science. That's why your child starts at a level before any learning gaps whatsoever have crept it. From that comfortable starting point established by the Kumon Placement Test, he or she builds up layer upon secure layer.

Just-Right Pace

• The most productive pace is neither too fast nor too slow. Your child's advancement with Kumon is never rushed or delayed but happens precisely when he or she is ready for it. Progress is driven only by ability and initiative because your child's study plan is completely individualized to his or her strengths and needs. Your child is never constrained by school grade level or someone else's expectations.

Small Steps Forward

• Kumon advances so logically and so gradually that your child can figure things out on his or her own. The curriculum is constructed in small, self-explanatory steps to provide all the support wherever it's needed. That way he or she is able to work through all the material by doing instead of being taught how. Advancing in this way, your child masters computation and comprehension skills at every level.

Ironclad Mastery

• With Kumon, your child must get everything right within a given period of time. It's not about forcing your child to work faster. It's about applying concepts until they become second nature, so he or she can work without struggle or hesitation.

Self-Motivated Success

• The whole idea behind Kumon is that nothing is more rewarding that succeeding on your own. Your child is inspired to seek out the next challenge because he or she has conquered the last one. With each victory, your child builds confidence and self-reliance. Throughout the whole process, the instructor works with your child to set his or her own goals, providing even more incentive to meet them. That's how your child gains self-motivation and, ultimately, ownership of the learning process.

Daily Practice

• Kumon requires doing something every day. It's how your child keeps his or her mind active, focused, and disciplined. Just 30 minutes or so goes a long way toward building stamina and fostering study habits that make your child more productive - and not just with Kumon. Learning to apply oneself in this way becomes a recipe for approaching all kinds of tasks more methodically and efficiently, so it actually creates time for other activities children thrive on.