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Use the Free Reading Program
The Free Reading Program (FRP) is a comprehensive, interactive, and fun(!) kindergarten to grade 6 online English literacy program for anyone wanting to learn to read, write, and speak English. The program engages learners and instills confidence through auditory, visual, and tactile activities so that all children and adults have an opportunity to love literacy.
The FRP is professionally designed and created for parents at home, tutors, organizations helping kids or serving those in need, and many others, including adults, looking to learn or improve their English – anywhere in the world! If you think the program is the right fit for you, reach out to freereadingprogram@rcwo.ca to begin learning.
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If you represent an organization needing a literacy solution; or a company or professional interested in “corporate social responsibility” (CSR); or a Rotary Club anywhere in the world, keep reading below! The Free Reading Program can be branded with your organization’s name and logo on every activity – demonstrating your commitment to kids and to literacy in your community.
Note: the Free Reading Program is not licensed for use in schools in North America. If you are a school teacher looking for a comprehensive literacy solution with classroom features please visit https://essentialskills.com/.
For Organizations – Get a Branded FRP “Campus”
Your campus is the complete Free Reading Program with your organization’s name and logo on every activity. All 3500+ activities from Kindergarten to Grade 6 – the complete English curriculum. We host it, and give you a unique link to share with anyone. Promote your campus so that anyone can create their account on your campus and learn to read, write, and speak English – for free. Your campus can have a virtually unlimited number of users – parents, youth programs, special needs programs, ESL programs, after-school programs etc.
Rotary / Rotaract Clubs:
What great way to promote Rotary, build your membership, and make a fantastic difference locally or around the world by giving others the tool to learn English – for free. Whether you’re the Rotary Club of Memphis or Mumbai, hop on board. Complete this form for your own campus.
Non-Profits and Public Sector:
Your non-profit organization, charity, or public sector organization (library, community center, etc.) can benefit significantly from a branded Free Reading Program campus. Providing this professional literacy service with your organization’s name and logo on every activity can potentially mean increased donations; more access to grants; and, most importantly, better service to those you serve. Apply HERE.
Corporation Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs:
Demonstrate corporate social responsibility while involving staff and management in meaningful ways. We’ve made it easy for you to be a literacy leader in your community, regardless of your company size, where in the world you’re located, or the market you serve. Literacy is important to everyone. Get your branded Free Reading Program campus. Apply HERE.
Note: we no longer charge organizations for a campus, but we do ask for a donation so that we’re able to continue to afford to provide the service – which benefits you and everyone. Our charities in the US (Be Reading) and Canada (Rotary Club of West Ottawa) are volunteer-led, and all donated funds go back to supporting the costs of running this service and improving literacy outcomes for people everywhere. Thank you!
