Guatemala, October 2025 - With the start of the final school term, many parents are beginning the search for activities to keep their children active during the holidays. Choosing the right option can make a big difference, since ideally this break should be used to promote the physical and intellectual development of children and young people.

 

With so many options available, parents can feel overwhelmed. Therefore, Odeth González, a Kumon franchise consultant in Mexico and Central America,offers four recommendations for making the best choice:

 

1.     Child's interests: Choosing something that truly motivates children ensures greater commitment and fun. The expert recommends involving the child in the choice, taking into consideration several of their interests.

2.     A balance between fun and learning: holiday activities offer an opportunity to stimulate cognitive and social skills without becoming a burden. The expert suggests combining extracurricular activities that keep children and young people physically and intellectually active while providing them with new experiences.

3.     Time commitment: It's important that the time spent on extracurricular activities doesn't interfere with rest. During the school year, many students have to leave home very early to keep up with their school schedules. During vacations, it's recommended to find options that allow them to wake up a little later and have time to relax during the day.

4.     Development of useful skills: it is recommended to look for activities that reinforce habits that positively impact other areas of your life, such as discipline, concentration, perseverance and problem solving.

 

Among the most popular extracurricular activities children can enjoy are holiday courses that offer sports, language learning, music lessons, art workshops, academic support, and book clubs.These experiences not only keep them active but also foster motivation. and skills such as socialization, discipline, punctuality, and autonomy.

 

Kumon: an ally to maintain learning during the holidays

Odeth suggests combining some sports and artistic activities with academic activities. The latter will allow them to maintain the momentum they had in school.

 

The expert assures that the Kumon Method offers children the opportunity to improve their   Students develop their math and English skills during the holiday period and later enjoy the results of their daily effort. This individualized methodology not only strengthens academic knowledge but also fosters autonomy, perseverance, mental agility, concentration, and logical thinking—skills that are reflected in all areas of life.

 

"By choosing extracurricular activities with the Kumon method, children not only enjoy what they do, but also acquire skills that will allow them to face new academic and personal challenges by dedicating only a short time each day ," says Odeth González.

 

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About Kumon®    

Kumon is a Japanese learning method with over 60 years of history, present in more than 60 countries, including Guatemala since March 2023. Kumon is designed to help students of any age and ability progress to reach their full potential and develop their enthusiasm for learning. Through physical or virtual study sheets, and with the help of an instructor, a team of assistants, and parental encouragement, students work at the most appropriate level to develop their abilities and gain fluency in small, manageable steps.    

  

In Guatemala, it has five centers: “Las Américas” Building Américas 10 Zone 13, Plaza “Villaflor” on the road to El Salvador, Décimo de “Cayalá” Zone 16, Plaza Perisur “Zone 11” and Atlantis Building “Zone 10”. Franchises are available in San Cristóbal, El Naranjo and Quetzaltenango.    

  

If you are interested in learning more about Kumon, visit: www.kumon.com    

Kumon Center Locations in Guatemala: https://www.kumon.com/gt-es/locations    

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