| SAS Reading Program 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?
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It’s the only one of its kind that has been accredited
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Education |
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It’s sustainable through the years, having been integrated
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partner schools |
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