RMCES Car Trunk Reading Surprise Reading can even be a fun and imaginative activity for learners, opening a variety of new worlds for them. Accordingly, Ramon Magsaysay Central Elementary School responded to the call of Bawat Bata Bumabasa (3Bs Initiative) in connection to the Brigada Pagbasa an after-school reading remediation. RMCES conducted the activity "Car Trunk Reading Surprise" initiated by Irene T. Cababat, the school's reading coordinator. Volunteered and committed teachers went door to door looking for learners and helping them learn to read and enjoy reading with the help of the other stakeholders. Children who benefited from the community service were given school supplies, toys, gifts, and snacks by the Parent-Teacher Association and the teachers. All grade levels from kindergarten to grade six, including the Learners with Special Educational Needs class, participated in the said activity. Each week, two grade levels were assigned to go out and come up with their unique concept as to how they were going to motivate the learners to listen and read. Some of the ideas from the teachers were: Disney Princesses, Lola Basyang, dressed as animal characters, Birthday party and more. “Nalipay kayo mi og dako isip mga ginikanan kay bisan paman bakasyon gianhi jud ninyo ang mga bata. Ang uban ani sa ilaha naga module sulod sa duha ka tuig, naay pipili kanila karon pa kakita sa inyoha mga teachers. Daghan kaayong salamat sa pagpabasa sa among mga anak unta sa sunod naa gihapon ni,” Mrs. Mae May Ann Constantino said. The mentioned activity is an coordinating educational projects that gaps. Mario M. Andales, the principal, urged teachers to carry on the school's By Irene T. Cababat initiative for reading that acts as a hub for directly address literacy and numeracy learning and Wilson D. Catingub, the assistant principal, reading program even during the summer break. Car Trunk Reading Surprise: A Mobile Reading Corner Close to the Learner’s Home Taking learning outside of the classroom is one way to reduce the number of struggling readers at Ramon Magsaysay Central Elementary school. Irene T. Cababat, the school reading coordinator, initiated the activity in response to the Bawat Bata Bumabasa (3Bs Initiative) call in connection with the Brigada Pagbasa to carry out this vision. One hundred thirty-two (132) learners participated in the program, which was supported by the school principal, Sir Mario M. Andales and assistant to the school principal, Sir Wilson D. Catingub, with the permission of the barangay captain, Hon. Zandro S. Torreon to conduct the program within the bounds of barangay Zone 3. The program aims to support the learners in the community in increasing their self-esteem and enthusiasm for reading, and most importantly, in addressing literacy and numeracy learning gaps. Volunteered and dedicated teachers visited learners to share stories and assisted them to read with the assistance of other stakeholders. Children who benefited from the community service were given school supplies, toys, gifts, and snacks by the Parent-Teacher Association and the teachers. All grade levels from kindergarten to grade six, including the Learners with Special Educational Needs class, participated in the said activity. Each week, two grade levels were assigned to go out and come up with their unique concept as to how they were going to motivate the learners to listen and read. Disney Princesses, Lola Basyang, Animal characters, Birthday parties, and other concepts were some of the suggestions made by the teachers. After being isolated due to a pandemic that hinders them from learning, teachers and parents see this as great opportunity to help the students learn to read. “Nalipay kayo mi og dako isip mga ginikanan kay bisan paman bakasyon gianhi jud ninyo ang mga bata. Ang uban ani sa ilaha naga module sulod sa duha ka tuig, naay pipila kanila karon pa kakita sa inyoha mga teachers. Daghan kaayong salamat sa pagpabasa sa among mga anak unta sa sunod naa gihapon ni,” Mrs. Mae May Ann Constantino said. The school principal urged teachers to carry on the school's reading program even during the summer break, for reading can serve as a starting point for the development of academic abilities in all subject areas.
