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November 24

DepEd Launches 'Catch-Up Fridays' For Learners. Ano Nga Ba Ito?

Catch-Up Fridays will be implemented in all schools starting January 2024.

Fridays will be dedicated to reading programs in all schools starting January, as announced by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on November 21."Starting January 12, 2024, every Friday will be a catch-up day, particularly for reading skills," Duterte said in
Preschooler

August 3

Pre-Reading Activities For Preschoolers | Smart Parenting

Kids develop at their own pace, even when it comes to reading. But if you are concerned, always seek the help of a professional.

Your child's early, formative years are key to laying the foundation for reading. Reading (and even the love for it) does not develop overnight. It is a gradual process that includes motivation, practice, and repetition. And since reading is a skill that
Family Fun

August 21

Book Nook In SM Aura: A Smart Parenting Experience

In this SPrience, discover The Book Nook community library that allows people to read books for free, offering a restive space for families inside SM Aura.

SPrience is a YouTube web series where Smart Parenting curates vacation, family getaways, and other experiences perfect for every member of the family! Subscribe to watch new episodes every Wednesday, 6 p.m.Do you like the thought of libreng books? And are you
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January 27

How To Increase Your Preschooler's Reading Comprehension

Teacher Jojie shares tips on overcoming frustrations in teaching your preschooler.

It's easy to get frustrated when children, especially preschoolers, don't show interest in learning from home. That's why teacher Jojie Jugo-Velasco volunteered to share her expertise with parents through a Smart Parenting interview.Teacher Jojie graduated with a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, and took
Preschooler

January 6

Epic! App Offers Unlimited Digital Library For Kids

Epic! allows parents to ensure their kids have access to educational online content.

Now that gadgets have become such a huge part of daily life, especially for kids, it can be very difficult for parents to check on how much time their little ones spend online. One way to make the most of this, however,
Toddler

December 10

How Reading Aloud To Your Child Can Boost Reading Comprehension

Kids can experience these benefits even as they grow older!

A recent SmartParenting.com.ph article revealed that the Philippines ranked last for reading comprehension out of 79 countries in 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The results of this worldwide study are alarming because reading comprehension is a skill that's essential for many
Preschooler

October 31

Why You Should Let Your Child Read Graphic Novels

The exciting illustrations in graphic novel make it an exciting read for young kids!

Reading is a habit that all parents are encouraged to start with their kids early. While it is common for moms and dads to begin developing a love for reading using children’s books with simple text and illustrations, eventually, kids will want
Toddler

May 14

Reading Routine for Kids: How to Have One When You're Super Busy

You want children to associate reading with pleasant feelings, so they want to keep doing it.

Apart from work, school, after-school, social commitments, medical appointments, and getting stuff sorted in and around the house, there is a myriad of other things that can put parents in an overwhelming place. We can get caught up in the busy-ness and
Preschooler

May 2

Reading Bedtime Stories Benefits Dad and Child

If reading books is a part of your daily routine at home already, that is great, but we hope it's not just mommy reading out loud — dads should join in on the fun!

We’ve said it before, but it's worth repeating — reading books to your child from infancy can cause significant impacts on her social and emotional development, and can lessen the possibility of negative behaviors. This activity has also been found to lead
Preschooler

April 22

Reading for Kids | Smart Parenting

Sustain your children's love for books as they grow up and become grown-ups.

Reading aloud while your child is still in the womb and during his infancy develops his skills in listening and speaking. Studies have even shown that books can boost vocabulary and reading skills when he reaches preschool age. Another study suggests that
Toddler

April 17

Print Books Are Still The Best For Story Time with Toddlers!

Make the most of storytelling time by grabbing a personal favorite from your shelf

It's not surprising why digital reading materials are becoming popular these days. After all, it's more convenient to have an electronic copy of a book downloaded on your phone compared to carrying a thick, hardbound copy all the time. An additional factor
Babies

January 4

Baby Books for Your First Library

Instill a love for reading in your little one, no matter how young he is, with the help of these fun reads

To raise strong readers, you need to start reading to your baby even while he is still in the womb (he loves to hear your voice!). Sure he can't say actual words yet—much less read—but reading out loud to him helps develop his
Toddler

July 29

How Wordless Books Can Help Your Kid Learn to Read

Some of the greatest stories have been told in pictures.

Anyone who's "read" a picture book can tell you that you don't need words to tell a story. Prereading toddlers and preschoolers can follow a story told in pictures, a parent or child can narrate the action, and the cozy, empowering experience
Preschooler

May 28

Illustrated Story Books Are Great for Your 4-Year-Old's Brain

A study gives you more reason to take away the tablet and have your child read a book instead

With an abundance of videos online to engage kids in stories, why bother with books, right? But, as you may have guessed, illustrated storybooks still trumps animated and audio-only versions of stories when it comes to boosting brain development, a recent study
Toddler

July 4

Experts Share 5 Tried-and-Tested Ways to Help You Raise a Reader

Discover five simple ways to raise a child who loves to read.

The benefits of reading for a child's intellectual, social and emotional development has been well documented and proven by research. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents to read to their kids as early as their infancy, or even while they are
Family Fun

January 13

10 Things We Used to Enjoy Before Social Media Existed

Like writing love letters!

Photo from Guido Mieth/MomentIt’s funny how people nowadays can’t seem to part from their smartphones. Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and all other forms of social media have become so addictive that we’ve already long forgotten about the things that we used to enjoy before
Preschooler

May 3

Preschool Primer: Programs and Fees (Part 2)

Here's part 2 of our list of preschools, their programs, classes, fees and contact information.

Looking for a preschool which also has a grade school program for a smoother transition to the “big school”? Or looking for a school for your little one's older sibling? Here's a shortlist of preschools for you to consider:1. Multiple Intelligence International
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April 28

FN Book Shelf: Summer Reading List for Kids

Check out these recommended kiddie summer reading list from FemaleNetwork.com.

by Myra Mortega Summer is a time for relaxation and discovery, and your kids are no exception. Various activities like kids’ workshops and fun summer jobs are good ways to keep them pre-occupied, but don’t forget to give them lots time to enjoy

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