Read and Rise Global Explorers 2021 - The Philippines

We're leaving Paraguay and continuing to travel west, this time across the Pacific Ocean! Our destination is a collection of over 7,500 islands that make up the country of the Philippines! The Philippines lies just above the equator which means the temperature will be nice and warm today - a perfect day for the beach so don't forget to pack your swimsuit, towel, and sand toys - and a lot of sunblock! The sun is really strong near the equator and we definitely don't want to burn! 

Read: "Araw Sa Palengke" is a sweet story about a little girl heading to the market with her mother - Nanay. The pair buys everything they need in the busy market, but will the little girl be able to get something special just for her? The book's text is written in both English and Tagalog and author May Tobias-Papa was kind enough to record herself reading both versions! 

English:

Philippines Activity Booklet - This printable booklet includes some interesting information about the Philippines as well as a recipe, a craft, some Tagalog words, and instructions on how to make your own volcano! You will also find your Philippines passport stamp here.

Volcano Base Template - This is the template for making a cardboard volcano base to be used with the volcano project in the activity booklet.

Philippines Postcard - Here's a printable postcard from author May Tobias-Papa!

Octonauts and the Ring of Fire - learn more about the ring of fire, the area in the Pacific where the Philippines are found! Watch it on Netflix

Champorado - a sweet chocolate rice porridge. This is a stovetop version - my instant pot variation can be found in the Philippines activity booklet

Maruya - Filipino banana fritters

Arroz Caldo - a chicken and rice porridge perfect for merienda (afternoon snack)

Taho - a sweet treat made of silken tofu, simple syrup, and tapioca pearls

Parol - a traditional Filipino Christmas decoration. This one is fancy and more involved (but I absolutely want to make it!). There is a simpler kid-friendly version in the Philippines activity booklet.

Volcano - template and instructions on how to make your own cardboard volcano - and how to erupt it! - can be found in the printables above.

I hope you've enjoyed our visit to the Philippines and are as amazed and awe-struck at all the wonders to be found in this island country as I am! See you next week!