Kumon
Howell, NJ · Math & Reading
Is Your Child Struggling in Math or Reading?
For 18 years, Kumon of Howell has helped local kids build the math and reading skills, and the confidence, to succeed in school and beyond.
18 Years in Howell
English & Spanish-Speaking Staff
Ages 3 through 12th Grade
Individualized Programs
Free, no obligation · About 30–45 minutes
years helping Howell-area families
Howell, NJ · Math & Reading
Is Your Child Struggling in Math or Reading?
For 18 years, Kumon of Howell has helped local kids build the math and reading skills, and the confidence, to succeed in school and beyond.
18 Years in Howell
English & Spanish-Speaking Staff
Ages 3 through 12th Grade
Individualized Programs
Free, no obligation · About 30–45 minutes
years helping Howell-area families
The problem
Does This Sound Familiar?
Falling behind in math or reading at school
Starting to believe they’re "just not a math person" or "not a reader"
Homework turning into a nightly battle
Grades that don’t reflect how hard they’re actually trying
You're not alone — and it doesn't have to stay this way.
The solution
Kumon of Howell Can Help
Kumon isn't homework help, it's an individualized program built around exactly where your child is today, not just their grade level. Every lesson is calibrated to their actual ability, so they build real mastery instead of just getting through an assignment. For 18 years, we've helped Howell-area students turn struggle into confidence, one step at a time.
Connie Schmidt Kirman
Center Director, Kumon of Howell
18 Years in Howell
Meet the director
Meet Ms. Connie
Connie Schmidt Kirman has run Kumon of Howell for 18 years. She works directly with every family to understand exactly where a child needs support, then builds a plan around it. Every instructor on our team is trained in the Kumon Method and works one-on-one with students during every session, building academic skills, confidence, and the study habits that carry over into everything else they do.
Reading
The Kumon Reading Program
We start with a solid foundation in phonics to build strong reading fluency. From there, students grow their vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension, learning to analyze and summarize increasingly complex material. The result: confident readers with the literacy skills to succeed in school and beyond.
The progression
Phonics
Fluency
Vocabulary
Grammar
Comprehension
01
Calculation
02
Fractions
03
Decimals
04
Algebraic Thinking
05
Problem Solving
Math
The Kumon Math Program
Our math program builds a strong foundation in essential skills; fast, accurate calculation, fractions, decimals, and algebraic thinking. Students gain the confidence and problem-solving skills to excel in math, in the classroom and beyond.
Free assessment
What Is a Free Assessment Test?
Before your child starts at Kumon, we sit down together for a free, no-obligation assessment. Here's exactly what happens:
01
A level appropriate
test
Your child completes the appropriate test that will help us see where they may have gaps in their educational foundation and where their strengths lie.
02
Ms. Connie walks you through the results
Ms. Connie walks you through the results. In plain language, no jargon, Ms Connie will outline where the gaps are, and where the strengths are.
03
You leave with a real recommendation
You leave with a real recommendation. A suggested starting point and a plan. No pressure, no obligation to enroll.
About 30–45 minutes
It takes about 30–45 minutes, and it's the best way to know whether Kumon is the right fit, before you commit to anything.
Still have questions? Contact Ms. Connie — no need to book anything yet.
ESL
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
We're proud to offer English (ESL) classes for Spanish-speaking children and adults. Our Spanish-speaking staff is here to answer any questions you have, in English or en español.
Hablamos español — our Spanish-speaking staff is ready to help.
Nos complace ofrecer clases de inglés (ESL) para hispanohablantes. Contamos con personal de habla hispana para responder a cualquier pregunta que pueda tener.
Free downloads
Free Parent Resources
Want to help your child build stronger math and reading skills at home — no enrollment required? These free tools were built by our team to help your child develop key academic and life skills. Enter your name and email and we'll send the download straight to your inbox.
30-Day Reading Challenge
A fun daily challenge to encourage your child to read a little each day.
Each successful day allows your child to color in a bit more of the journey, building up to a full 30 days. The reward for that is up to you!
Age: K through 3
Make Homework Easier
A short, practical guide with real strategies to cut down on homework battles and help your child work more independently.
Age: 5 through 12
Testimonials
Judy Sousa
"I want to start off by saying thank you to Kumon. My six-year-old was having a very hard time reading and did poorly on his standardized testing in school. He also did not enjoy reading with us, so it was quite a challenge getting him to sound out words. Within a few weeks of starting, he started doing very well — he actually enjoys reading, and while we were away on vacation he read through two chapter books. He's sounding out more challenging words and has even improved on his standardized reading test. He's doing so well, we're going to enroll our older son in the math program!"
Sara Shamayeva
"Very knowledgeable staff and extremely accommodating. Ms. Connie really cares about all her students and is always catering to their individual needs. The rest of the staff is as wonderful as Ms. Connie herself, and both of my kids love their teachers. Definitely recommend Kumon — and specifically the Howell location."
Maria Aguilar
"Kumon of Howell is the best Kumon center ever. The owner really cares about our kids."
Get in touch
Contact Ms. Connie
Have questions before you book an assessment? Not sure if Kumon is the right fit yet? Send us a message and Ms. Connie or a member of our team will get back to you personally.
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