Hi all!
This question is ONLY focused on reading/writing skills in English.
I'm curious to hear from parents with older kids that went to Japanese schools who are successfully reading and writing in English (even if not at grade level, which I understand is very difficult without being in an English-speaking country, but at a somewhat close level).
What worked for you? Did you do classes? Tutors? Online classes/tutors? Everything on your own? Is doing everything on your own even possible?🤔
Like most neighborhoods, we have Kumon in our area which I sometimes see recommended – would this work to cultivate high reading/writing skills even for kids who speak English at a native level?
Please share what worked for you!
Just in case: I'm not asking how to get started. My child is 5 and is making great progress reading at a first-grade level right now, and I have put high priority on making reading a daily habit and we are working a lot on phonics too. But I'm wondering how far I can realistically go as their sole teacher for reading, and especially writing. My child will be going to Japanese elementary school.
by himawari_sunshine