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[quote=Anonymous]We started the elder in Kumon Math halfway in K grade when it was apparent he was way ahead of  the goals and objectives of the class.  He is very quick, sharp with a memory of an elephant. The experience with the older child made it easy for us to proceed earlier with the younger one who is a very different and low key personality; and not as quick at grasping concepts as his brother was at the age of 3.   I don't recall where he started but I do remember him starting at a level where he was essentially learning to trace numbers on paper.  Paradoxically, we think he is further ahead than the older brother was at 7 years of age in the program.  I suspect the earlier start explains this.  At any rate, the transition was much smoother with the younger as he very much wants to do the things his older brother does.  He still adores and looks up to him.  I'm not sure when or whether a competitive sibling rivalry will emerge later; but for now the older child has made it easier for us as parents to get the younger on board.

There is no magic time to start but the earlier the better in my opinion.  If the child is ready and accepting at 3 or 4 this is fine.  Later is also ok.  Those starting late in elementary or middle school may be operating in a reactive rather than proactive mode as by this time problems have arisen and the family may be in a remedial pose trying to play catch up.  This mode of learning (an important component, but only one component, of mathematical education) probably will not appeal to the older child or high school student.[/quote]

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