Read, Share, Grow: The One Book, One Story Initiative
Ester Hydie L. Pucdihon
School Head
Proponent
The Problem
Based on GRACE PASS results, 17% of the 149 grade 1 learners in SY 2023-2024 are at the Developing and Beginning stage of reading.
The Context
They are currently the 25 learners in grade 2 and need assistance and supervision for independent reading.
Stakeholders Pain Points
LEARNERS
25 of them now in grade 2 and need assistance to read independently.
TEACHERS
4 teachers in grade 1 and 5 teachers in grade 2 need training to capacitate them to handle these learners.
PARENTS
Need support in terms of orientation and capacity building to assist their children to read independently.
BARANGAY OFFICIALS
Need to get involved in school-community partnerships to improve literacy.
The Solution
The Read, Share, Grow: One Book, One Story Initiative encourages learners to read one book or story at a time based on their interests.
They can then exchange this material with a classmate when they’re ready, ensuring that everyone in the classroom or school gets to enjoy all the individual stories.
Challenges
Limited Resources: Some learners lack books or technology for online access.
Parental Involvement: Parents may have time or resource constraints.
Engagement Variability: Interest in reading activities can vary.
Needed Resources
Books: Use school libraries, partner with local libraries and publishers, and access digital platforms.
Technology: Apply for grants, organize fundraising, and partner with tech companies.
Parental Support: Offer workshops, provide resource kits, and create community support groups.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Monitoring cards are signed by parents to ensure that the book has been read and that learners share insights by way of presentations in class or in school programs like in a cultural show, or dress-up play showcasing their understanding of the stories they have read.
Ester Hydie L. Pucdihon
School Head
Proponent