Week 7.

Author: May-Ann Grace Samputon

Five friends - Eyes, Ears, Nose, Tongue and Skin - live in a place called Face Town. They are playing happily when Nose trips. He thinks that Eye pushed him so he gets angry and tells everybody that he is the most important among all of them. They all get into an argument, each one thinking that he or she is the most important. Skin, who was just listening, tells them that they should not be fighting about who is the most important because all of them are equally important.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 13.

Author: Glenda Darlene Garcia

A little boy looks outside the window eagerly waiting for his parents. He gets excited upon hearing a tricycle pass by but no mother or father comes down from it. He looks at other members of his family doing his or her task to help out in the house. Despite this, he still feels sad without his mother and father. The other family members see the little boy and comfort him. They explain why mother and father need to work. Suddenly, the moment that the little boy has been waiting for has arrived—his mother and father are back from work! They happily spend the night together.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 18.

Author: Jonellie Reynes-Santos

A school principal wanted to build a library for the school. She calls the parents to a meeting and asks for their help. The parents thought about the project and planned how to build the library. The next morning, fathers and mothers come to school with tools, building materials, pots, pans and food. Some cut, hammer, sand and painted while others prepare food. On the last day of the week, the library is finally done!

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 20.

Author: DepEd Division of La Union

Tito saw a nest with baby birds in it. He wanted to get the birds from the nest to play with them, but Tito's mother told him not to. She explains how the mother bird takes care of its babies by building a nest for them and by bringing them food just like how Tito's mother and father takes care of him. The mother bird and her babies will feel sad if they are separated, just like how Tito will feel sad if he is separated from his mother and father. Tito realizes that his mother is right and watches as the mother bird returns and sings with her babies.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 21.

Author: Ailene Amor

A little boy takes you around his town and shows different aspects of their life within the community. He talks about the mountains and the sea and the farmers and fisherfolks that work tirelessly. He also talks about the different ways of going around their town. As he enters the town proper, he shows off their big city hall and the small barangay hall. He goes inside the town center where the school, hospital, church, market and park can be seen. The little boy talks about the activities that they do in groups and as a community. Finally, he talks about the different families that are in his community and his own small family.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 22.

Author: Mark Dairyll Alunday

Jun-jun and Kaloy discover their school’s library. With the help of the good-natured librarian, they are able to journey to different parts of the world, and even beyond.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 23.

Author: Rosemarie Lofranco

A plaza is a place where families and friends come together to have fun, rest and spend quality time together.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 24.

Author: Janet Dingayan

Enteng is accidentally bitten by a dog and is rushed to the health center by his mom. At first, he was afraid of the doctors, the nurses and, most of all, the sharp needle of the syringe. While being treated, Enteng discovers that the doctors and nurses are friendly, and that having an injection does not hurt that much. He goes home with his mom braver than ever.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 26.

Author: Loida Mae Azarcon

Five friends in the same Kindergarten class belong to different religious groups. As they share the differences of their religions to the class, from their different places of worship to their different practices, the five boys -- Ahmed, Nanhai, Chris, Roly and Rod -- show that they are still very good friends who enjoy doing things together.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 28.

Cherry Valdez-Ratuita

While out on a walk, a boy tells his mother about the different places he wants to go to and how he wants to visit them. He tells his her that he dreams to have a bike to race with his friends and a motorcycle to ride with his father to go to school. He also wants to go to the market in a tricycle, ride the jeep into town, and a bus to visit the city. As he tells his mother all these, she brings him to a store in the city and asks him to choose what kind of bike he likes fulfilling his dream of having a bike.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 30.

Author: Eva Ruth Garcia

Isay wants to be a police officer someday. She wonders if she can be as strong and heroic as Superwoman. Her mother tells her that she can be a hero in her own little way and so she imagines herself as Supergirl Isay helping people in different places and different situations.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 31.

Author: Mary Jane Sistoza

Filipino children talk about what makes them Filipino, starting from how they take care of themselves. They also talk about their roles in their families and their responsibilities in schools. The children talk about what they do to contribute to the community and how they do their part in caring for the environment.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 35.

Author: Ma. Cristina Tadeo

Lolo Kulas and Lola Nora live on a farm. One morning, they wake up late and discover that their chickens are gone! They search for them and see clues that lead them to where their chickens are. They go home happily after finding all their chickens…and more.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 36.

Author: Daisy Abellanosa

One day, Lila’s father comes home from work with a box for her. Curious with what is in the box, Lila hurriedly opens it and is surprised to find a puppy. Together with her parents, Lila takes care of the puppy and it becomes an important part of their family.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 40.

Author: Maricris Gregorio

Chris is worried about entering Grade 1 in the coming school year. His family helps ease his worry by testing his readiness for some skills expected in Grade 1. His father asks if he can already tell his name, its first letter and his age. His mother asks if he can identify the names of the rest of the family. His brother asks if he can identify shapes and colors. His sister asks if he can cut along a line. Chris shows that he can do all those things. He then excuses himself to go to the bathroom and insists that he can go alone. His family applauds him and tells him that he is, indeed, ready for Grade 1. This story is meant for an interactive storytelling activity where the children will be encouraged to provide the responses asked in the story as if they are the main character.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 29.

Author: Mary Rose Jucar

Mon and Marie always play and do a lot of things together. One day, Marie tells Mon that she is going away to live in another place. She describes to Mon that to go to that faraway place she is moving to, she would have to ride a ship to cross the sea and fly in an airplane. They spend the rest of the day playing with paper boats and paper planes and promise never to forget each other even if they are in different places.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 15.

Author: Angeli Ludovico

A picky eater, Blanca eats only longganisa. One day, she goes home crying because her team lost a relay in school. She could not run as fast as the other children because she does not eat vegetables or drink milk. The next day, mother packs her fish and vegetables for lunch but she would not eat her food. She goes home very hungry, and smells the food that mother has prepared. She is so hungry that she eats the pansit, the hot soup and the meat and finds everything delicious! From then on, she eats different kinds of food that give her energy.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 34.

Author: Jesiel Diamante

Lito loves plants. He finds a seed but does not recognize it. He asks his family but they don’t tell him what it is. He plants the seed, waters it and takes care of it until it grows. The seed grows, flowers and bears fruit. It’s a tomato!! The family harvests the tomatoes, cooks them and eats them together.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Week 33

Author: Jovi Marie Mendoza

Maggy shows the plants found around their house. She harvests some crops from the plants, starting from under the soil, the vines and shrubs until she reaches the fruit trees. She puts all the fruits and vegetables in her basket until it is full.

Content reviewed by Dr. Jocelyn Tuguinayo, Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Delivery Title translations reviewed by the Department of Education – Region 7 Curriculum and Learning Management Division 2017 by U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced for the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity Basa Pilipinas is USAID/Philippines’ flagship basic education activity in support of the Philippine Government’s early grade reading program. Implemented in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Basa Pilipinas aims to improve the reading skills for at least one million early grade students in Filipino, English and two mother tongue languages (Ilokano and Sinugbuanong Binisaya).This will be achieved by improving reading instruction, reading delivery systems, and access to quality reading materials. The publisher does not represent nor claim ownership over them.