After school reading and math help

  Kumon, Aloha, Russian math or Personal Tutor

These are the after-school options, the parents in the USA have for helping their kids excel in education.

Kumon: http://www.kumon.com/ or call 800-ABC-MATH

Russian Math: http://russianschool.com/  or call (617) 332-8243

Aloha (Abacus): http://www.aloha-usa.com/ locations.aspx or call  877 ALOHA 03

Personal tutor: You will have to ask around for the available tutor or personal trainer in your area. Try asking someone in your social network.

 What is Aloha?

ALOHA Mind Math uses Abacus to do math easily and quickly.  Learning math this way helps in brain development so that grasping other subjects in school will become easy for the kids. The reason is,  abacus exercises stimulate the brain and make them sharp and smart.

 My opinion: Aloha is the best way to help our kids because it not only teaches math but also helps in whole brain development.

http://aloha-usa.com/videos.html

Abacus

What is Russian Math? 

After school mathematics enrichment program started in 1997. They emphasize problem-solving skills and critical thinking by using the Russian teaching methodology. They provide weekly classes and assign homework.

  What is Kumon?

After-school math and reading programs nurture skills required for a child's success mainly by repeated practice of all the concepts. Their methodology involves worksheets and one-on-one help from the instructor. 

My opinion: The main emphasis is on mastering the content by practicing several times. This works really well if a student is disciplined and obedient. For kids who are hyperactive and would not like repetition, Kumon is not suitable. 
They have levels in math starting from addition, subtraction, multiplication, and so on. I attached the pictures below which describe very clearly the goals of each level in both math and reading.

Published Feb 5, 2012