eSylvan - Joy of Learning

Kids Rediscover The Joy of Learning!

Sandy Saxon tells how Sylvan Online helped her daughter Bethany discover the joy of reading.

"Toward the end of fourth-grade we noticed that Bethany was struggling in her reading class. She has always been a good reader and could sound out a word if she didn't recognize it, but she didn't seem to understand the meaning of what she read....

Bethany's self-confidence suffered because of her low grades as well. She didn't like to read aloud in class because she feared she would stumble over an easy word and it was difficult to get her to read at home in the evenings. Because reading had become a challenge for Bethany, she chose not to do it....

Since starting with Sylvan Online, Bethany's reading skills have noticeably improved.... When school started this year, Bethany's reading teacher gave her class an assignment to read every night for 30 minutes. She was actually excited and I didn't have to argue with her to do it. It's encouraging for both of us that she wants to read now.

Overall, I am extremely impressed with the Sylvan Online tutoring service. I'm most impressed with the changes I've seen in my daughter. I didn't think that she would ever pick up a book to read without being told."

Marion Brooks tells how Sylvan Online tutoring taught her son Thomas that learning could be fun.

"Thomas was not a good reader in the seventh grade. His spelling and pronunciation were poor and he struggled with his reading comprehension. His grades were barely high enough to pass his classes and his self-confidence was suffering....

I've seen a great deal of improvement in Thomas since he started Sylvan Online.... Thomas has also regained his confidence. He used to get very nervous and stumble over words when he read aloud, so he refused to read. Now he is happy to read out loud in class....

I feel really good about Sylvan Online. The teachers are wonderful; they inspire Thomas to learn more and try harder. The thing that I like most is that Thomas enjoys Sylvan Online. He's learning and having fun at the same time."