Kumon

[Anonymous]

Any experiences? Considering for ds aged 8 and s
Dd Aged 6. Bethesda

[Anonymous]

I'd check to see if they have availability first. You may be surprised by the length of the waitlist.

[Anonymous]

What's the issue that you're trying to address?

Kumon is based on a lot of rote memorization.

Linda Mood Bell is based on more evidence of effectiveness. There's a center in NW or you could search for a tutor trained in their methods:
http://www.lindamoodbell.com/

[Anonymous]

Can you give a price range? What's the montly rate?

[Anonymous]

The principle is repetition to the level that it (answer) comes without thinking, almost automated, so kids pretty much work againts time. When they reach a certain expected speed/correct answers they move on to the next level so every child goes on his/her own speed. It is meant to teach a child self study -as a habit.
Great support / head start if you can continue... however:
It involves daily homework - not too much just 15 minutes but after a while it may get annoying and kids drag it to over an hour. That has been my experiecnce which ended up in tears and drama so I had to quit. It's best if you are not a full time working parent and Kumon becomes half of your entire time together

[Anonymous]

We started Kumon because it was a challenge for my daughter, who wasn't getting challenged in school. She's in 6th grade, and will be completing the Reading program in the next few months, and will continue to work on the Math program (currently doing 10th grade math).
Is it time consuming? Yep. But it's been worth it for us.

[Anonymous]

btw, we pay $130 per subject/month.