BASA Archives

2006-07-30T20:05:00.001-07:00

Marifel Castriciones (in white) with Josie Damgo (in red), who both led Creating a Culture of Reading seminar to train reading trainors.

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Josie Damgo with one of the seminar participants

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Learning how to teach children to read. How does one put all the individual phonemes together?

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Fr. Ted's AGIMAT

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Check out the slogan =)

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Thank you!

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To those who helped out in BASA's October 2005 Activities:

Lay Defenders of the Faith
In His Presence Prayer Group, Ateneo
Aklatang Pambata
Allitaptap Storytellers' Club
Salesian Sisters
Servants of Charity
St. Benedict Chapel Priest & staff

Mabuhay kayong lahat!

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Storytelling workshop (Alitaptap Storyteller's Club)

2006-07-30T19:58:00.000-07:00

Some BASA volunteers attended a storytelling workshop conducted by Alitaptap Storytellers' Club last October 16,2005, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Barangay Paltok in SanFrancisco del Monte, QC.

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Storytelling Session at Servants of Charity in Tandang Sora, Quezon City

2006-07-30T19:57:00.000-07:00

About a hundred and fifty children ("normal" and mentally retarded) accompanied by their parents, enjoyed the story of Dindo Pundido through the help of Servants of Charity in Tandang Sora, QC October 16,10:30 to 12 noon.

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BASA at Laura Vicuna

2006-07-30T19:56:00.001-07:00

Seven volunteer moms lent a hand to the 60-80 wards of Laura Vicuna a (center for sexually abused young ladies, ages 8 to 18 years old) last October 13, 6 to 8 pm.

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Payatas Library Activity

2006-07-30T19:56:00.000-07:00

Some 33 kids from Payatas ages 5 to 8 years old were in attendance - held at their library,October 8, 4 to 6 pm. while some 15 women (mostly mothers of the kids) were given a catechism lesson inside the St. Benedict Chapel. Thank you to the 15volunteer members who assisted!

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Parents' Reading Workshop: (The Master's Academy Home School, Ortigas)

2006-07-30T19:55:00.000-07:00

Apo Ruby conducted a Parents' Reading Workshop last Sept. 3 at The Master's Academy Home School in the Ortigas Center. Here's an excerpt from her experience:

We had a fullhouse; some 90 parents attended, more than what the school expected because there were those who didn't sign up but joined the Reading Workshop. David and Anna had to rush for additional photocopies. They helped in keeping the time during the timed-reading exercises and in distributing and collecting the handouts and comprehension tests. They were so quick to assist me in everything, from moving whiteboards, to emergency photocopying, to calling the technician to adjust the sound system. The Reading Workshop last Sept. 3 was successful, thanks to the very efficient help of David and Anna. The parents ended up clamoring for a 3-day Reading Workshop, just like what their kids had! Many expressed great satisfaction with both their kids' workshop and theirs and a desire to learn more reading techniques. Sadly, the Home School turned down their request for a full-blown Parents' Reading Workshop because of the school's tight schedule. Nevertheless, the parents persisted and now they have initiated organizing a Reading Workshop outside of the school scheduled for November.

2006-07-30T19:54:00.001-07:00

August 6, 2005 Saturday-BASA Volunteers came to CEFAM Seminar Room 2, Ateneo de Manila University, for a whole day workshop/getting-to-know you party with their fellow dreamers and doers.

They brainstormed project ideas for 1) library excellence 2) developing a culture of reading 3) propagating inspiring Filipino stories 4) finance and solicitations and 5) membership fun. Committee Apos presented their priority project for the next four months.

As a bonus, everyone also had a chance to establish their baseline eye spans and reading speeds and Ruby, one of our volunteers, shared tips on how to improve both. Thanks to Ruby for sharing her selections, particularly My Baby Dugong, which really struck a chord among the moms present.

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who made this long overdue activity possible!!!

To view all of the pictures for the event in the blog, please click on the August archives or click here for all 3 BASA photo albums. Enjoy!

2006-07-30T19:54:00.000-07:00

Fr. Ted talks about BASA's roots
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2006-07-30T19:53:00.000-07:00

B-I-N-G-O!!! Congrats to Ronnie! Winner of BINGO, recipient of the Pugad cookies and Adarna book prizes
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2006-07-30T19:52:00.001-07:00

Fr Ted talks about his wonderful public library experiences abroad and how great it would be to for Filipinos in the country to experience the same thing
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2006-07-30T19:52:00.000-07:00

Top Row: Toting, Kristine, Chriselle, Agot, Kaye Bottom Row: Alice, Sherry (hope I got the names right!)
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2006-07-30T19:51:00.000-07:00

More volunteers... Tet, Barbs, Marifel, Baby, Lem, Alice, Maila
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2006-07-30T19:50:00.000-07:00

Culture of Reading committee brainstorming
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2006-07-30T19:49:00.000-07:00

Apo Mheann from Culture of Reading Committe jots down project ideas
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2006-07-30T19:46:00.001-07:00

More volunteers... Tet, Barbs, Marifel, Baby, Lem, Alice, Maila
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2006-07-30T19:46:00.000-07:00

Culture of Reading Committee brainstorming
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2006-07-30T19:45:00.001-07:00

Hoy! Pinoy Ako!
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2006-07-30T19:45:00.000-07:00

Apo Edsel (Inspiring Filipino Stories committee/Crush ng Bayan): The next 4 months, we'll be gathering inspiring Filipino stories for eventual use by the Culture of Reading Committee reading activities
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2006-07-30T19:44:00.001-07:00

Apo Linda offers suggestions to Apo Edsel (Why not include librarians' and OFW's stories?)
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2006-07-30T19:44:00.000-07:00

Apo Thryza: (Library Excellence Committee) - Join us for Pugad Library ocular inspection (August 27); Clean-up (Sept 12)
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2006-07-30T19:43:00.000-07:00

Apo Linda: (Finance and Solicitations Committeee) Please mark the following dates for exciting things happening for BASA: October 7, Dedcember 12. Keep posted for details!
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2006-07-30T19:42:00.001-07:00

Apo Linda turns the mic over to Apo Baby
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Apo Baby: Also from Finance and Solicitations
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2006-07-30T19:41:00.001-07:00

Apo Ruby of the Culture of Reading Committee (Priority Project: Reading Activities in Pembo Elementary School)
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Thryza soaks in presentations from the Apos
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2006-07-30T19:40:00.001-07:00

How wide is my eyespan? Volunteers check through an exercise led by Ruby (not in photo)
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Gisingin ang natutulog mong lakas ng loob
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BASA's Volunteer Party!

2006-07-30T19:39:00.001-07:00

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for BASA, email us and we'll send you more information about BASA's first volunteer party!

August 6, 2005 Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm CEFAM, Ateneo de Manila University.

Spread the word!

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For PESO DEPOSITs:
Account Name: CEFAM/ DALUYAN
Current Account Number: 3081-0854-54 (BPI)

For US DOLLAR DEPOSITs:
Account Name: CEFAM/DALUYAN
Current Account Number: 3084-0374-77 (BPI)

Please fax or email the deposit slips to:

Maila Domingo, Administrative Head, CEFAM
Fax # (632)4264285
mdomingo@admu.edu.ph

Please specify that the donation is for BASA.
BASA is a Daluyan outreach project of Center for Family Ministries

2006-07-30T19:33:00.001-07:00

May 31 saw a handful of volunteers waking up bright and early to assist in reading exercises for about 35 public school children in Maximo Estrella Elementary School, Makati. The energetic volunteers transformed the public school classroom into a cozy book nook with banigs and throw pillows. Reading sessions were conducted by Ruby Calo, one of the volunteers. They underscored the importance of phrase reading and imagination, both aimed at improving reading speed. Sounds heavy for an activity for 7-9 year-olds, doesn't it? Well, the children didn't think so. The sessions were lively and kept the children interested and on-task.

They liked the activities so much that even before they were given the option to stay behind to choose their own books (donated by generous friends of BASA!), many of them asked permission to choose their own books while waiting for instructions in between sessions. It was a lovely sight!

Fr. Ted Gonzales, SJ shared to the kids Jose Rizal's fable, Ang Pagong at ang Matsing, and challenged the kids to make wise investments in the future, through reading, just like the turtle did.

To end the activity, the kids were handed books donated by Adarna.

Concomittantly, the Center for Family Ministries sponsored a talk for the parents of the children and some of their teachers. BASA distributed to them copies of Learning to Love Books, an article that emphasizes healthy reading attitudes over reading aptitudes for preschoolers, as well as a primer on BASA's past activities. Email us if you would like to receive a copy of the handout or if you would like to help in future reading activities.

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Volunteers in May 31, 2005 Reading Program. Gladiola Room in Maximo Estrella Elementary School, Makati (Top L-R): Trina, Pepper, Cris, Ruby, Syd; (Bottom L-R): Edsel, Banjo, Thryza, Twinky, Frannie, Victoria. Not in picture: Fr. Ted Gonzales, SJ, Marifel, Jovi, Tet S
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2006-07-30T19:32:00.001-07:00

There's rhythm in singing and rhythm in reading (a pre-reading activity)
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2006-07-30T19:32:00.000-07:00

Banjo and Edsel distribute the selection Celia Studious and Conrad Cat for First Circle
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Banjo and Edsel distribute the selection Celia Studious and Conrad Cat for First Circle
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The kids during silent reading for First Circle. Afterwards, they were asked questions about their selection.
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2006-07-30T19:24:00.001-07:00

Mrs. Ruby tells the children how she noticed that they used to word-for-word reading which bogged down their reading time. She offers an alternative: phrase reading.
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2006-07-30T19:24:00.000-07:00

Volunteers Twinky and Tet mimic reading habits observed in the children during First Circle. Mrs. Ruby (not in photo) explains why some of the habits hinder silent reading and are to be avoided.
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2006-07-30T19:23:00.001-07:00

Syd flashes a white board with a phrase written on it. The children try to read the phrase before it is jerked out of sight. It takes a while before the children get the hang out of it.
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2006-07-30T19:23:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Ruby asks: How do you read? (A) from right to left, top to bottom (B) from left to right, top to bottom or (C) from left to right, right to left, then left to right again
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2006-07-30T19:22:00.000-07:00

Fr. Ted Gonzales, SJ reads a handout for distribution to the children's parents entitled Learning to Love Books, detailing practical ways to introduce toddlers to the joy of reading. The handout also includes information on BASA (Please write us for a free copy of the handout) For more pictures during the May 31 Reading activity, click here.
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2006-07-30T19:21:00.001-07:00

Action songs allow a smooth transition from snack time to Second Circle
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2006-07-30T19:21:00.000-07:00

Second Circle: The children read a story about a goldfish written by Mrs. Ruby's daughter when she was eleven years old. Cris whispers some friendly reminders to one of the children about silent reading. Afterwards, Mrs. Ruby tells the children that their reading time improved compared to their first circle reading, and the quality of their responses (items recalled) increased. Phrase reading and exercises using imagination worked!
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