Louise and Mihlali

Mihlali writes...


"When I was starting at the Shine Centre, I couldn't read stories. It made me feel sad because I couldn't read. When I looked at a page I saw lots of words I couldn't read. I used to look at the pictures to help me read. I was guessing sometimes.

Then Louise was helping me write 'f' from top to bottom. We read little cards with words and then I became better at reading. When I could read all 100 words on the cards I felt very happy. I wrote my own stories and drew pictures too. We also played card memory games. I found this easy because the pictures helped me. We also did sums and spelling.

I felt happy and excited when I could read. Reading has made me able to do everything. I can now read the boxes of food, in the shops, books, signs, magazines and newspaper stories and the TV guide. I can also read a recipe. Now I feel proud of everything. I got a wire peacock for reading all my 100 words. I felt very proud and happy. When I came to my class all the class wanted to see. They felt happy for me!

I had to work hard to read and now I can read nicely. I understand the stories I read. I am a big girl now and I can read on my own. It's nice now to be at school!"