In many learning environments, mistakes are seen as setbacks. At Kumon, they're seen as opportunities. The Kumon Method actively encourages students to learn from their mistakes, building b oth academic understanding and emotional resilience. From the very beginning, Kumon learners are guided to self-correct. When an answer is incorrect, Instructors don’t immediately provide the solution. Instead, they are asked to try again, encouraging them to re-read the question, revisit the steps, and find the mistake themselves. This process helps students slow down, reflect, and think critically —essential habits that support deeper learning. Over time, they begin to see mistakes not as failures, but as part of the learning process. And with each correction, they become more independent and self-assured. What’s more, Kumon’s daily practice routine cultivates grit and perseverance. Even when the work is challenging, children learn to stick with it. They develop a mindset that says...