I’d like to share a quick success story. A few weeks ago, I discovered my son curled up in a chair reading a reference book on the Civil War. This was literally the first time I had seen him reading for pleasure. He did need help with a few words, but many of the long words (superintendent, overwhelming) he was able to read by breaking into syllables.

He was so excited that he kept sharing information from the book with me. He’s 10 years old and is nearing the end of Level 4 of the Barton System.

He’s always had the desire to read, but he is now learning the skills necessary to do so. We are both so pleased with his progress.