Kumon of Woodinville-East to Host Literacy Open House

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Woodinville-East, in partnership with Reading is Fundemental, will hold an open house on Saturday, March 3 from 9:00 am to noon to promote literacy among children and generate donations for needy kids.

The open house will feature read along sessions, games, raffles and refreshments.

Attendence is free, and children from 3 years old to high school age are encouraged to come.  

The open house is just one of many that wil be taking place nationwide to help encourage kids to read. And as part of a month-long effort to promote literacy, Reading is Fundemental will donate four new books for every one new enrollment at Kumon North America.

"Children deserve the right to be provided with opportunities and to reach their potential," said Rubina Virani, Kumon of Woodinville-East center director.

About Kumon Math and Reading Centers: Kumon is an after-school math and reading enrichment program that unlocks the potential of children so they can achieve more on their own.

Founded in Japan in 1958, the learning method uses an individualized approach that helps children develop a solid command of math and reading skills.

Through daily practice and mastery of materials, students increase confidence, improve concentration and develop better study skills. Kumon has 26,000 centers in 47 countries and more than four million students studying worldwide.

About Reading is Fundemental: Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF), founded in 1966, motivates children to read by working with them, their parents, and community members to make reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life.

RIF’s highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age 8.

Through community volunteers in every state and U.S. territory, RIF provided 4 million children with 15 million new, free books and literacy resources last year. For more information and to access reading resources, visit RIF’s website at www.rif.org.