My Book Of Simple Addition [Paperback]

Kumon Workbooks (Author), Kumon Publishing (Editor)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

This book focuses on helping children learn how to add the numbers 1 and 2 to other numbers. This very basic mathematical skill cannot be acquired through repetition alone. By using this book, children will be able to understand, without difficulty, the concept of addition by first repeatedly tracing and reciting numbers and then gradually shifting to addition formulas that include the numbers 1 and 2.

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From the Publisher

Kumon workbooks are based on the "Kumon Method", an educational philosophy that aims at unlocking the full learning potential of each individual child. The Kumon Method introduces learning concepts in an incremental, step-by-step approach, allowing children to master new skills easily and without anxiety or frustration. As a result, children gain confidence in their abilities and are motivated to learn on their own.

Over 3.5 million children around the world use the Kumon Method to develop their math and reading skills. Kumon Math and Reading Centers help students become successful, confident and self-motivated learners.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Kumon Publishing North America; Workbook edition (February 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933241004
• ISBN-13: 978-1933241005
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as other Kumon workbooks, November 4, 2006

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Doda McCheesle "Doda" (NY, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Book Of Simple Addition (Paperback)

I have brought all of the Kumon workbooks. Most of the other workbooks are full of bright colorful pictures with lessons containing just the right amount of sit down work. That is not true with this book. It is just pages full of problems -- too many of them for one sitting. They call it simple, because you are only adding 1 to numbers 1 to 29, but it is a bit much for a child trying to learn this for the first time. The book is fine for speed improvements, but find a different book for first time learners.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Builds Confidence, March 21, 2008

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S. PARKER "SAHM to 2 Preschoolers" (TEXAS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Book Of Simple Addition (Paperback)

Excellent book to help young children learning basic addition skills. We started this book when my son was 4 years, 8 months. The going was slow for a while, but now we are more than halfway through the book, and I no longer have to guide him on every step. Prior to this book, he had not spent a lot of time learning to write his numbers (this was his first numbers workbook), and now he can write his number 1-29 without help.

For the reviewer who mentioned the pages were full of too many math problems for one sitting, I agree. We improvise, and I divide each page in half with a marker. He gets a sticker for each half-page he completes.

Most importantly, my son's confidence has dramatically improved. When we began the book, he was unsure of himself and easily confused by the many numbers, but time and patience has won out--and he races to get his book now.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for beginers, June 11, 2007

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F. Raider "MommaRaider" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Book Of Simple Addition (Paperback)

I just love the Kumon workbooks because they are so well organized, with pages that are simply laid out and they introduce the information incrementally. It appeals to the learning style of my five year old. I was a tiny bit disappointed by how extremely simple this workbook is. It only covers adding 1 and 2 to the numbers 1 through 29. It says it right there on the cover but somehow I missed it. I would say it's definitely pre-school level and not kindergarten as I'd hoped. I'll probably just do a few of the pages with my five year old and order the next book to do this year with her and let my four year old use this when I need her to have busy-work. The information builds very slowly in this workbook and so it might not be ideal of the child who likes variety in their workbook pages or who struggles with being under-challenged or gets bored really quickly. However for my daughter this will be perfect.