07/09/2025
August’s ‘Reader of the Month’ is Louis!
This little pocket rocket has taken to walking into sessions, tossing his activity folder on the table, and declaring that it’s too easy and he needs something more challenging!
Louis has had set-back after set-back with his health over the last 12 months or so, but this kid shows a determination that can’t be rivalled. He is tenacious, he is strong, he is witty, he is cheeky, he is a ball of energy, and he absolutely delights in teasing his poor old speech pathologist! Oh, and he is smashing his reading goals!!
Louis’ interview went something like this…
Me: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’
Louis: ‘Sit on the iPad and play games that make you money!’ (many a small boy’s dream)
… ‘or maybe a shopkeeper…so you can eat whatever you want!’ (again, many a small and
big boy’s dream)
Me: ‘What’s the best thing about learning to read?’
Louis: ‘Nothing… I hate reading!’
…then, (reading the cover of a book) ‘Oh look, this one’s about fishing. Can I take this one?’
Me: ‘How does it make you feel when you can read something that used to be too hard?’
Louis: ‘Makes me feel outstanding! Like, yeah I’m the best!’
You are the best Louis! We’re all incredibly proud of what you are achieving!
Louis has an amazing support team around him, helping him to achieve his goals. His mum, dad and granny have been there, playing games to practice skills, sharing his achievements and cheering him on.
Louis’ mum, Shalena, was asked how she felt about his progress, to which she responded, ‘It’s very encouraging and exciting to see that we’re moving in the right direction. I could say that it might boost his imagination and storytelling, but he’s already too good at that.’ 😉
Congratulation Louis!
(ps… I’m still never going to let you beat me at Loopin’ Louie!!)
