To deepen the love and habit of reading in Filipino children, SAS runs a 31-day Reading Program for all Grade 4 students in partner public schools. SAS donates 60 of the best Filipino children’s storybooks to every Grade 4 classroom with which it works. Teachers and students then have a daily reading experience centered on these storybooks, throughout the duration of the Reading Program.

These reading times involve engaging, interactive activities—dramatization, creative storytelling sessions, arts and crafts, and games—encouraging children to read as many books as they can. Each student is given his or her own SAS Reading Passport, a small notebook on which short reflections are written about the books read, an exercise designed to expand analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills.

Students love the free access to so many beautifully-written and illustrated books. They derive great satisfaction from being able to track their progress on various creative materials that SAS provides.

At the end of the Reading Program, participating schools receive an SAS Reading Cart for properly housing their SAS storybooks. This also serves as a mobile library that can be wheeled from class to class. Students from all grade levels are now free to enjoy these.

What makes the SAS Reading Program unique?

	It’s the only one of its kind that has been accredited by the Department of
	Education
	It’s sustainable through the years, having been integrated into the curricula of
	partner schools