Kumon Books Product Review

I recently discoverd Kumon Workbooks for preschool and am a really big fan of them now. The workbooks are for ages 2-6 and they have products for older children, as well. The Kumon Method is a method used in Japan, successfully. I understand it to be all about progression. The workbooks use the same methods as the Kumon Math and Reading Centers.

Right now, we are using the First Book of Tracing. It's focus is prewriting and teaching children how to use a pencil. The drawings are colorful and very cute. I especially like it because the difficulty progresses. The workbook starts out with simple straight lines but eventually the lines zigzag and curve. They lines mimic lines used in writing letters. When Zhana does a page out of the workbook she is so pleased and proud of her success. We use the book when I am preparing a meal or other times when I need her entertained with little input. Not a lot of explanation is needed, other than a quick explaination of connecting the matching figures. This is one of our favorite tools right now and for future children this will definitely be a repeat purchase item. It sells for $6.95. This workbook is for ages 2-4.


We have the "My First Book of Uppercase Letters" also. We haven't started using it, because I want to finish the tracing book first. It is designed for ages 3-5. It follows the same progressive model as the tracing book and definitely seems like a book a 2.5 year old and up could benefit from. It does not go in the order of the alphabet but instead in order of difficulty. Did I mention that at the back of these books your little one will get a certificate of achievement? I love that!


We also have the "My Book of Numbers 1-30". This workbook is also designed for ages 3-5. This excellent book works on both number recognition and learning how to write the numbers. It starts off with connect the dot exercises, then learning how to write numbers, and finally filling in missing numbers. My daughter recognizes her numbers and I had a difficult time coming up with activities that would use and build on a this knowledge in a fun way. I think this is the answer. It isn't boring at all and she views it as special, fun time.


I do not have the other early skill books but from what I've seen on their website, they are on my wishlist. I really think the "My Book of Coloring" is different from any other coloring book I've seen as it helps children to learn to color within lines and choose appropriate colors. I'm especially drawn to "My First Book of Pasting", "Let's Fold", and "Let's Sticker and Paste".


You can purchase these products online through Amazon. They can be purchased in brick and morter stores such as Target, Barnes and Noble, Borders, and Hastings.

If you look on their website at you will see several other positive reviews. I've looked at other similiar workbooks, but none have been able to sway my appreciation and loyalty to the Kumon brand. I think their bright pictures, simple instruction, and proven progression method.

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