About 100 female Grade 2 Students from Baclaran Elementary School Unit 1, Parañaque City were the first recipients of Isay Goes to Schools – A Book Donation Drive and Public School Tour.
Maliit na ang Palda ni Isay, a children’s book titled published by Chikiting Books under the Vibal Publishing Group, authored by fellow homeschooling mom Teresa Gumap-as Dumadag, was launched last September during the 39th Manila International Book Fair.
This book highlights that it is more important to get an education than to have brand new things for school. It also encourages the readers/students to reuse and recycle. It is written both in Filipino and English.
Among those who graced the event were Adopt a School Coordinator and Master Teacher 1 Ms. Melania S. Solis and Reading Coordinator Ms. Rosalie R. Teanila. Ms. Dumadag was likewise joined by her family – including her mother – Aling Tess in her story.
The short program commenced with an interactive story-telling activity by Ms. Dumadag. It was followed by a series of discussion questions asked by the author to the young audience to help them better grasp the lessons from the story and a short inspirational talk to encourage them to do well in their studies. After these, the kids excitedly lined-up to meet the author – Isay – for their Meet and Greet and to have their copies signed.
This first public school tour and storytelling activity was sponsored by Full Life Cube and Hands-On Parent while Earning. The photo coverage was sponsored by One Resonance Photography and Multimedia.
The event is supported by media partners Mommy Bares All, Mommy Bloggers Philippines, Mommy Practicality, Pink Heartstring, The Bukidnon Pilgrim and The Filipino Homeschooler.
The children’s book Maliit na ang Palda ni Isay can be purchased at P100 only per copy through the Facebook Pages Full Life Cube and Hands-On Parent while Earning, or by sending an e-mail to teresa@fulllifecube.com. More funds are still needed to support upcoming book donations and school tours.
