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[quote=Anonymous]I am not a fan of Kumon.  I think it is more important how kids learn than how far ahead they can learn.

We are lucky to have found a great school that challenges DC so we do not need to worry about enrichment.  I like how they introduce math topics and work towards mastery.  It is the Singapore curriculum.  Also, reading is such a small part of learning.  It is developmental.  In the early grades it is more important to focus on comprehension, story themes, and love of reading.

As far as reading, parents need to stop focusing so much on levels like it is some video game to be won, and instead worry about how their child's relationship with literacy at each level.  Barring disability, our kids are all going to be reading the same things in the later grades.  The exact same things, and reading level doesn't matter.

It is important to make sure there is a strong foundation in math, and Kumon is great for this, but I'm not quite sure how acceleration fits into this.  What is the end game?  Most kids will not be ready for calculus until high school.  There are many years to fit in all the math instruction they need before then without pressure.  Let them marinate in it.  Math is a subject you can easily explore deeply without needing to be accelerated.  [/quote]

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