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KumonSupplement

Short daily worksheets that build speed and accuracy, as store workbooks or at a center.

Updated September 2026 · 8 sources

GradesPreK–12 (workbooks mostly PreK–6)
ApproachDrill and repetition
Who teachesThe program does the teaching
Parent prepVery low
Screen timeMostly offline (books and paper)
Video lessonsNone: no video lessons
FaithNo religious content
Cost$8.95 per workbook (list price; often less at retailers) (source)
PlacementNo placement test
Pick the grade on the cover; drop back a grade if it's too hard.

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What parents say

Homeschoolers mostly use the inexpensive workbooks for 10–15 minutes of daily fact practice, and parents say the repetition builds real fluency and confidence. Reviewers stress it doesn't teach concepts or word problems, so it needs a core program. Center enrollment is much more expensive, and parent reviews of centers are sharply divided.

Parents love

  • Builds fast, accurate facts
  • Cheap workbooks
  • Short daily routine

Common complaints

  • Doesn't teach concepts
  • Repetitive by design
  • Centers are expensive

Who it fits

Best for

  • Steady, about on pace. Builds fast, accurate facts
  • Reading and working alone. Independent worksheet work
  • Mostly offline. Mostly books and hands-on work
  • Some screen time. Books-based, little screen time
  • Minimal: solo work. 10–15 minutes of independent work
  • Rusty. Lessons teach the concepts for you
  • Anxious about it. The program does the teaching
  • Master one topic, then move on. Master each small step before moving on

Less suited for

  • Video lessons a big plus. No video lessons
  • Deep problem solving. Drill, not problem solving

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Questions parents ask

Is Kumon a full math curriculum?

No. We list Kumon as a supplement: it's extra practice or help to use alongside a core program, not a full year of math on its own.

Is Kumon spiral or mastery?

Kumon is described as drill and repetition. It's mastery-based: each topic is taught in depth before moving on.

What grades does Kumon cover?

Kumon covers grades PreK–12 (workbooks mostly PreK–6).

How much does Kumon cost?

$8.95 per workbook (list price; often less at retailers). Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is Kumon Christian or secular?

Kumon is secular: it has no religious content.

Is Kumon online?

Mostly offline (books and paper). The program does the teaching.

Does Kumon have a placement test?

No. Pick the grade on the cover; drop back a grade if it's too hard.

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