Gift of Communication with your child's teacher...

Next time you visit Kumon Issaquah or Snoqualmie, I have a gift for your child to give to his or her teacher to help in your quest to...MAXIMIZE RELATIONSHIPS WITH EDUCATORS. 
Please present this coffee mug filled with pencils and a stopwatch along with your child's Kumon Progress Goal stating his current Kumon level and his Kumon Journey to advanced placement.  If you're just starting Kumon his Progress Goal will clearly state that "All Kumon Students start out by reviewing concepts up to grade level..." to build that rock-solid foundation.  Communicating with your child's teacher regarding Kumon and the efforts your child is making at home will make a huge impact on your child's teacher's understanding of your child's educational goals and abilities.  You can download a free copy of this guide in its entirety at the Scholastic/Kumon website.  The following is an excerpt from the Kumon Back to School Guide.

MAXIMIZING RELATIONSHIPS WITH EDUCATORS page 6

...Your child excelling does not mean you should cease or slow down communications with school staff. On the contrary, this may be the time to talk more. Find out what is working inside the classroom and share what you are doing at home to help your child learn at his or her best.

If you do find your child struggling, talk with the school and your child’s Kumon Instructor to identify where the disconnect happened and what concepts might need polishing. Develop an individualized action plan specific to your child’s needs.  Work together to enact the plan at home and at school.

It is no secret that great relationships of any kind demand open and honest communication. By taking a spirited approach to building and maintaining good relations with the school staff from the start, you will be doing your part to see that everyone achieves the goal—to enable your child with the tools needed to succeed. Both parents and educators can agree on one thing: the success of your child is the most important objective this school year. Let’s not forget that many educators are also parents themselves. As a parent, your goal is your child’s utmost success. You will do anything to make that a reality. Parents and educators who work cohesively throughout the school year to meet the student’s educational objectives are ahead of the game. This is why it is so important to build and maintain good relationships with your child’s educator—relationships with open lines of communication on both ends...