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Looking for the perfect read-aloud this Father's Day weekend to celebrate the special bond between fathers, father figures, and their little ones?

​Mercer Mayer’s classic Just Me and My Dad both a sweet read-aloud story and a great book to practice the skill of comparison between text and illustrations.

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Looking for a book to inspire young minds while honoring our heroes? Check out Marvino's League of Superheroes by Rae Rival-Cosico, beautifully illustrated by Jamie Bauza! This award-winning story follows Marvino, a young boy from Majayjay who uses his sketchbook to transform Philippine national heroes into his very own league of incredible superheroes.

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When reading is slow and laborious, the brain is working too hard just to sound out the words. Automatic and accurate decoding ensures more cognitive effort can be put into understanding a text, while reading with expression aids in comprehension by breaking that text into meaningful chunks.

​It takes time, patience, and plenty of practice to develop reading fluency.

​Teachers and parents, let's team up! From the classroom to the living room, our goal is the same: raising empowered, lifelong readers. Grab a favorite story or book for a quick fluency practice!

Henry and Mudge: The First Book is a heartwarming classic that captures the joy of growing up alongside a furry best friend. Your early readers will absolutely love following this sweet duo from their lonely beginnings to their unforgettable adventures together!

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📖The rhythmic, rhyming text and repetitive structure make The Gruffalo a perfect choice for an interactive read-aloud that keeps kids completely hooked. The story addresses themes that strike a chord with both children and adults: facing one’s fears and using one’s head to overcome a scary situation.✨️

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📖The rhythmic, rhyming text and repetitive structure make The Gruffalo a perfect choice for an interactive read-aloud that keeps kids completely hooked. The story addresses themes that strike a chord with both children and adults: facing one’s fears and using one’s head to overcome a scary situation.

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If we want kids to learn how to read, we have to teach them the alphabet. Alphabet knowledge consists of:

✅ knowing letter names
✅ knowing letter sounds
✅ knowing the shape of the letter
✅ knowing how a letter is written

By building strong literacy foundations today, we are raising the confident readers of tomorrow.

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📚 Throwback to the first ABCs of Reading teacher training of 2026!

​This impactful two-day training was held at Ilugin Elementary School in Pasig City on February 7 and 21, 2026.

​A special thank you to our incredible partners who made this possible: Rotary Club of Manila, Rotary Club of Manila Foundation, and Kabisig ng Kalahi foundation.

​We are deeply grateful to all the dedicated teachers who participated and made these sessions so productive. Let’s continue to work together toward building a more literate community! ✨
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Sometimes, we need reassurance that it’s okay to be different from everyone else. Kevin Henkes’ beautifully illustrated story is a reminder that the things that set us apart are what make us special. ❤️

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