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Have you ever wondered why some kids breeze through books while others struggle to keep up? The secret often lies in something called the Big 6 of Reading —a framework that makes learning to read clearer and more doable. Once I discovered how it works, it felt like finding a reading roadmap every child deserves. What Are the Big 6 of Reading? The Big 6 of Reading breaks down reading into six key areas: Oral Language, Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. Think of them as puzzle pieces. When put together, they help learners move from struggling readers to confident, independent ones. Here’s why it matters: Reading isn’t just about decoding words. It’s also about expression, meaning, and confidence. Teachers and tutors use these six areas to pinpoint exactly what a learner needs help with. The approach works for all levels—whether a child is frustrated, learning with support, or reading independently. Oral Language: Building Confidence...

Have you ever wished you had a step-by-step guide to make reading easier for your students? I’ve had that thought too, especially when I see kids struggling but eager to learn. That’s why the ARAL Reading Tutors Guide is such a helpful tool—it gives teachers practical ways to support learners and make reading more fun. What Is the ARAL Reading Tutors Guide? The ARAL Reading Tutors Guide is part of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program by the Department of Education (DepEd). It is designed to help Key Stage 1 learners (Grades 1–3) who face reading difficulties. Here’s what makes it important: It ensures learners can still access lessons, even after calamities that damage books. It works in partnership with FILCOLS to legally reuse educational resources. It helps tutors focus on boosting confidence—not just fixing weaknesses. With this guide, tutors don’t just teach reading—they inspire children to love it. Using the Home Language as a Bridge One...

Teaching is never a one-size-fits-all journey. If you’re a Filipino teacher navigating the MATATAG curriculum, you already know that learners grasp lessons differently—some need extra guidance, others thrive in hands-on tasks, and many benefit from multiple opportunities to master skills. This is where instructional correctives come in. Instructional correctives are structured strategies that help students address learning gaps after an assessment. Instead of simply moving on, you create intentional opportunities for reteaching, practice, and mastery. In this post, we’ll break down how to design two rounds of instructional correctives using the approaches recommended by the MATATAG curriculum. Why Instructional Correctives Matter Imagine this: after a quiz on fractions, half of your class gets confused about writing word problems. Without corrective instruction, these gaps pile up and weaken future learning. Instructional correctives solve this by: Ensuring no learner is left ...