Summer is the perfect time to reinforce learning—and for Key Stage 1 learners in the Philippines, two Department of Education (DepEd) initiatives are paving the way toward better literacy. These programs not only tackle the reading crisis but also support children’s overall well-being. Introducing: the Bawat Bata Makababasa Program and the Literacy Remediation Program.
What Is the Bawat Bata Makababasa Program?
Launched by DepEd as part of its mission to provide quality and inclusive education, the Bawat Bata Makababasa Program focuses on addressing the alarming reading gap among Filipino learners. Tailored specifically for Grades 1 to 3 (expanding to Grades 2 to 4 in School Year 2025-2026), this 20-day summer tutorial program goes beyond teaching literacy.
Key Features:
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📚 Targeted Reading Intervention: Supports struggling readers in achieving grade-level proficiency.
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👩🏫 Teacher Training: Strengthens educators' skills using research-based reading instruction and differentiated teaching strategies.
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📖 Access to Resources: Provides print and digital reading materials to foster reading at home and in school.
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🍎 Holistic Approach: Includes nutrition and vision screening to remove barriers that hinder learning.
Pilot Areas:
This program currently targets learners in:
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Region 9
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Selected divisions in Region 6 and Region 7, specifically areas impacted by the Mt. Kanlaon eruption.
Why It Matters:
Reading is the foundation of all learning. By investing early, especially during the summer break, the Bawat Bata Makababasa Program sets up young students for long-term academic success.
Literacy Remediation Program: Bridging the Gap Before Grade 4
Alongside the Bawat Bata Makababasa Program is the Literacy Remediation Program, aimed at Grade 3 learners (Grade 4 in SY 2025-2026) who are identified as Low Emerging in the Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment (CRLA).
What Makes It Different?
This intervention is more intensive and targeted at learners who need urgent reading support before they transition to Grade 4—a critical point where English becomes the main medium of instruction in most subjects.
Core Focus Areas:
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🔠 Letter-Sound Recognition
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🔤 Decoding and Blending
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🧠 Word Recognition and Comprehension
Who Can Join?
The program will be rolled out nationwide, excluding:
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Region 9
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Selected divisions in Regions 6 and 7
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The 10 schools already involved in the 2025 Learning Camp
Why It's Important:
This is more than just a reading program—it’s a lifeline for learners at risk of falling behind. By focusing on the foundational skills needed for English literacy, this program ensures students are ready to take on the academic challenges of upper primary.
Why Join These Summer Programs?
Summer learning loss is real—but with the right support, it doesn’t have to be. These DepEd summer programs are:
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Free and accessible
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Tailored to learners’ actual literacy levels
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Designed with long-term academic success in mind
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Final Thoughts
Whether your child is just starting to read or struggling to keep up, these DepEd summer programs for Key Stage 1 learners are timely and essential. By focusing on both academic and developmental needs, they offer a strong foundation that every Filipino child deserves.
💡 Act now and inquire with your local school or division office to learn how your child can participate in these transformative programs.