The minds of children are like sponges.

They absorb every information

they get from the environment where they are nurtured. This is based on
the theory of Maria Montessori which she also referred to as “the
absorbent mind”. At their young age, children can collect tons of
information ranging from self-learned knowledge to environment induced
knowledge. Though they might have stored different information at such
young age, some of this information is not basis to school learning.
As the children enter Kindergarten, they manifest their own abilities
during the first quarter of the school-year. Some of them are fast-learners
while others find it difficult to cope with the lessons, especially with the
three (3) basic skills they need to learn: writing, numeracy and reading.
Another aspect that they need to learn is on how they interact with one
another in a classroom setting.
In this topic, we will tackle the importance of having established
programs/projects that aim to enhance the study habit, skills development
and character building of a Kindergarten learner. Included also in this are
some of the classroom-based best practices implemented by the teacher in
teaching basic reading and numeracy skills crafted especially for a
Kindergarten class.
 Intervention and Remediation
Programs Focused on Language and
Literacy, Numeracy and Writing
1. Project BRAILLE
(Beginning Reading Appraisal and Intensified Language and Literacy
Engagement)

How to implement? Materials Needed

Teaching letter sounds through  Video Lessons

rhymes and videos
 Rhymes
Using flashcards for daily letter
recognition exercises  Flashcards

Playing games regarding letters  Picture Books

to keep the learners actively
engaged
 The Blank Slate Project
Learners will be able to recognize and read simple words (in Filipino and
English). A ladderized approach (using Marungko Technique and Fuller
Method) that aims to teach reading from basic sounds to letter combination to
enable learners to read legibly. This intervention can be also applied at home
as the learners’ parents execute tutorial with the given reading materials.
Their children’s performance were recorded on video and sent to the class
group chat.

How to implement? Materials Needed

Learners will be given “Reading
Folders with reading materials  Reading Materials
categorized from basic and
ascending. Each learner should  Folders for each Learner
master the first level to be able to
advance to the next. Learners’  Assessment form
progress in this activity will be
monitored using an assessment form
made by the teacher.
The Blank Slate Project

This project is also applicable to numeracy and writing, as provided

activities also depend on the capabilities of the learners from the very first day
of classes onwards. Their performance are also assessed and evaluated
using a teacher-made assessment/evaluation tool that follows their
improvement with observation notes.

Learners assessment are done individually. This will ensure accuracy in

evaluating their performance, rather than assessing them in groups. Their
level of performance should be progressive every grading period. If few
learners did not meet the criteria on the evaluation form after the period of
implementation, these learners will then undergo remediation programs to
bridge the learning gaps.

Here is the sample evaluation tool/progress report made by the teacher:

 LEARNERS’ PROGRESS REPORT
PROGRESS EVALUATION TOOL
2nd 3rd
Problem 1st Quarter 4th Quarter Recommendati
Name of Learners Quarter Quarter
Identified Status Status ons
Status Status
Learner 1 Cannot Needs Can Continue
recognize intensive recognize reading at
letters and phonetic few home.
their sounds practice letters
daily
Learner 2 Cannot Incomplete Submitted Continue
finish tasks outputs all the reading at
on needed home.
scheduled outputs.
time
Learner 3 Non-reader Can read Can read Can read Continue
words in cvc words but no reading at
filipino comprehe home.
(pagpapant nsion
ig)
Learner 4 Non-reader Can Can read Can read Continue
identify words in cvc words Can read reading at
other filipino paragraph home.
sounds of (pagpapa
but no
the letters ntig)
comprehen
sion
We Sing and Learn

Integration of music to learning has been proven effective in improving learners’

retention towards lessons. Being able to incorporate music with the topics being
discussed will be of great help to the teacher not only in terms of retention but also it
lets the learners enjoy while learning.

How to implement?

Songs must be aligned with the topic.

Materials are available for downloads in

YouTube or other browsing engines

Teachers must learn the song first before

presenting it to the class.
Project NES
(Numeracy Enhancement Strategies)

Learning numeracy and skills development in mathematics are equally

important as learning to read. Kindergarten learners enter school with little to no
knowledge in numeracy, making it a challenge to instil counting and perform simple
mathematical operations. With these challenges, the teacher implemented Project
NES. It is a year-round guide in teaching Math to Kindergarten learners, most
especially to struggling learners.

How to implement? Materials Needed

Learners perform number recognition
through songs and rhymes/audio-visual -Audio-visual materials
presentation. -Popsicle sticks, clay, blocks
-Printed materials
Writing and counting numbers using
materials which can be seen at home or in
school (i.e. popsicle sticks, blocks, clay, etc)

Provision of printed activities

Sa Bahay, Gabay si Nanay

Kindergarten learners start their journey in learning at a very young age. It is

important that their home-school teacher is someone that they are very much at
ease to be around and can command them with compassion and long patience.
Remedial reading, writing and numeracy activities were given to learners to practice
at home with the help of their moms.

How to implement? Materials Needed

Orient parents in the group chat with their
responsibility as home-school teacher -Printed materials

Provision of printed reading and numeracy

activities for each learner

Monitoring of this activity is done through

video recording and sending it to the
groupchat.
Note: These Intervention and
Remediation programs were also
based on the quarterly conduct of
ECCD in Kindergarten and an action
plan was crafted by the teacher to
have a guide in implementing these
programs within an indicated timeline.

(Refer to Intervention/Remediation Plan for the

Identified Learning Gaps in Kindergarten)
 Intervention and
Remediation Programs
Focused on Behavior and
Character Development
 Inculcating good behavior and character to
learners, especially at their young age, is as
important as teaching them how to read, count and
write. As a kindergarten teacher with a big class
number and different characteristics of the learners,
plus added mentally challenged learners, the real
challenge resides in the classroom everyday. When
children show unusual behavior, disruption of the
discussion/activity will most likely to happen. With
these instances, as a teacher, it is helpful to be
creative in giving interventions that will reinforce
positive behavior among learners.
1. Playtime

Social reinforcement such as playing together

helps learners control their tantrums as they
become busy with something they are very
interested in.

2. Songs/Rhymes/Dance Exercises

To prevent learners from acting negatively, have

them participate in a lively song and dance
exercise. This will help them use their energy in a
good way and will help them focus better for the
activity.
Intervention Corner
Intervention Materials
“If we want to make this world a better place, start it
by having your children educated and teaching
them to be good.”

-Ma. Katrina C. Pascua

Kamsahamnida!