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Description
Designed to be self-instructional, these workbooks are unlike most out there. You may recognize the Kumon name and approach: step-by step instruction, logical progression and lots of repetition of main concepts. These books focus on improving a child's reading ability and vocabulary through a variety of activities. Grade levels are aligned to state reading standards and an answer key is in the back of each book.
Grade 1: Students trace words using short vowel sounds, connect dots to learn consonant combinations, fill in the blank from a word box to practice long vowels, look at pictures and learn new vocabulary in a variety of situations, study adjectives and read paragraphs with questions to test reading comprehension.
Grade 2: Tracing vocabulary words and vowel words, working with consonant combinations, practice synonyms and antonyms, learn question words and plurals, reading the table of contents, sequencing, and a longer section of reading comprehension.
Grade 3: Students learn about suffixes, compare and contrast, context clues, more question words, and reading comprehension.
Grade 4: This book starts with reading comprehension and uses the paragraph with questions format to teach vocabulary review, question words, determining true or false, cause and effect, main idea, and character development.
Grade 5: This book uses the format of reading a passage and answering questions to teach lessons in main idea vs. supporting ideas, vocabulary, cause and effect, additions, descriptions, characters, vocabulary & comprehension.
Grade 6: This level has more advanced reading comprehension activities like determining theme, interpreting text, fact vs. opinion, story elements, lots of vocabulary and reading passages with questions.
Kumon workbooks are designed to help each child reach their potential and become self-motivated learners. Kids will likely enjoy setting their own pace and showing you the results. You are teaching them to take charge of their learning at an early age. 80 pgs, pb ~ Sara
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.