Tagalog (Filipino) For Kids

Tagalog for kids is an online Tagalog language learning website and app for kids by Dino Lingo.

Best methods to learn Tagalog: How to teach children Tagalog

Online Tagalog lessons for kids: dinolingo.com Get fairy tales and storybooks in Tagalog online or from your local library Children love shared reading time and regardless of language acquisition they will always remember the time they spent with you reading books.Try to find books with good illustrations. Look at the pictures with your child, point […]

Tagalog Songs for Children – Tagalog Culture for kids

1. Ako Ay May Lobo Ako ay may lobo Lumipad sa langit ‘Di ko na nakita Pumutok na pala Sayang ang pera ko Binili ng lobo Sa pagkain sana Nabusog pa ako 2. Ning-ning Munting Bituin Ning-ning, ning-ning munting bituin Oh, ano kaya ikaw sa kalawakan kay taas tila dyamante sa taas Ning-ning, ning-ning munting

Filipino Travel Destinations

The more than 7,000 islands that make up the Philippines in Southeast Asia have many beaches to explore.  You can see volcanoes and natural wildlife.  The most common places to travel are the city of Manila, the islands and the sites of natural beauty. Manila is the capital of the Philippines.  You can see the

Tagalog Alphabet and Common Words

Since 1957, Filipino is the national language of the Philippines. This language is used in schools and universities.  English is widely used, too. The Filipino alphabet has changed over the years.  The last change was in 1987 when the letters ch, ll and rr were taken out of the alphabet.  Below you will see the

Filipino History Facts

The first humans came to the Philippians about 67,000 years ago. They used rafts and small makeshift boats. They were different tribes of the neighboring islands.  In 1565, a Spanish explorer Miguel Lopez de Legazpi arrived and made the first settlement on the island of Cebu.  They then moved north to the bay of Manila

Filipino Children’s Stories

There are many children’s folktales that have been written down since the United States occupied the Philippines in the early 20th century. One favorite is The Battle of the Crabs.  In this story, the crab and the shrimp come together to fight the waves.  However, they soon find out they are no match for the

Fun Facts About Filipino Culture

The Philippines are the second largest group of islands in the world.  There are over 7,100 individual islands that make up the Philippines.  They are located in the Pacific Ocean as part of the continent of Asia. The Filipino culture is a mixture of Malayo-Polynesian and Hispanic cultures with an influence of Chinese.  Their art,

About Filipino Culture

The Philippines are the second largest group of islands in the world.  There are over 7,100 individual islands that make up the Philippines.  They are located in the Pacific Ocean as part of the continent of Asia. The Filipino culture is a mixture of Malayo-Polynesian and Hispanic cultures with an influence of Chinese.  The mixture

Places to See! Things to do!

Hundreds Islands National Park: Yielding several individual islands, Hundred Islands Park is home to Children’s Island. It is the perfect island for kids. It surrounded by beautiful scenery and shallow water, it is the safest island to allow your kids enjoy. Enchanted Kingdom: A theme park that opened in 1995 is called Manilas Enchanted Kingdom.

Filipino Music: Genres and Instruments

Music: Genres and Instruments Played with traditional instruments like; the zither with bamboo strings, tubular bamboo resonators, wooden luters, and other stringed instruments, Filipino music is rich in sound and culture. There are many different genres of music depending on the region. Gangsa is played by indigenous peoples in the Philippines, while Gang Chime is

Filipino Customs

Filipino Customs Mano Po: to show respect, towards elders, the younger family member takes the elders hand and places the back of it on their forehead. Remove Your Shoes: removing the shoes is a sign of cleanliness and respect Hello/Goodbye: make eye contact, raise eyebrows, acknowledge every ones presence individually, whether saying hello or goodbye.

Filipino Clothing

Filipino Clothing The younger generation of Filipinos prefers to wear the westernized style of clothing. The older generation still prefers the traditional attire the ‘baro’tsaya’ is a colorful gown, a national dress for the women of the Philippines. Today it is a Filipino blouse and skirt, covering their entire upper body as to not offend

Filipino Festivals and Holidays

Filipino Festivals and Holidays Ati-Atihan: A celebration in honor of the St. Nino. Citizens wear costumes, paint themselves, and dance around the city specifically to the song “HalaBira!” This is one of the most popular celebrations held from January 16 to January 22 annually.   Fecist of Our Lady of Candles: Widely celebrated, Filipinos gather

Filipino Children’s Day

Children’s Day Annually August 29th, children put on shows, city wide parades and festivals, adults dress up to entertain the children; a holiday specifically for children is held in high regard to show appreciation for the innocence of the youth in the Philippines.

Filipino cuisine

Filipino Cuisine Influenced by Malay, Spanish, and Chinese cultures, Filipino cuisine is a melting pot of delicious delectable that even we in the United States can agree is a treat. Jackfruit (langka), coconut (buko), and palm nuts (kaong) are just a few must haves in Filipino cuisine. Rice and Cassava are popular sides, while some

Children’s Games in Philippines

Children’s Games in Philippines Patintero: This game takes three to five children per team. Draw a rectangle on concrete with chalk, five to six meters with equal sections. Create as many teams as you’d like. Half of the children guard the area, while the other half tries to pass through without getting tagged. The team

Filipino fun facts, food, music, language and more…

Children’s Games in Philippines Patintero: This game takes three to five children per team. Draw a rectangle on concrete with chalk, five to six meters with equal sections. Create as many teams as you’d like. Half of the children guard the area, while the other half tries to pass through without getting tagged. The team

Filipino Names and Names in Filipino

According to Lauderdale and Kestenbaum (2000) Top 10 , top 20 and top 50 Filipino names are as follow Top 10 Filipino names are 1. Reyes 2. Santos 3. Garcia 4. Cruz 5. Ramos 6. Delacruz 7. Mendoza 8. Bautista 9. Deguzman 10. Fernandez Top 20 Filipino names are 11. Flores 12. Gonzales 13. Villanueva 14.

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