The afterschool learning center officially celebrated its arrival in Darien Saturday with a ribbon cutting.
After 10 months in Darien, Kumon Learning Center officially celebrated its opening Saturday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. City officials and members of the Darien Chamber of Commerce welcomed the business to town, which owner Anita Sinha said helps students become independent learners. Instructors at the afterschool center work with students as young as 3 years old all the way through high school to help them advance their math and reading skills, Sinha said. “Our goal is really big for kids,” she said. “We want them to be ready for high-level education.” Students who attend sessions at Kumon spend about half an hour working on each subject. They’re also given worksheets to complete at home. While instructors are there …
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Franchise owner Anita Sinha introduced the learning center during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Anita Sinha said she’s always wanted to help kids excel in school. With the opening of Kumon Learning Center in Darien, she’s doing her part to support students from preschool through high school. Sinha introduced the newly opened franchise of the tutoring chain at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Kumon’s instructors use a strategy that encourages self-sufficient study in math and reading, Sinha said. “Basically we want them to be independent learners,” she said. “We don’t want to spoon feed them all the time." Students younger than 5 years old receive one-on-one lessons, while Sinha said older children work with instructors in small groups. The reading program starts with phonics and continues with lessons in vocabulary, writing and …
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