07/06/2026
DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026, ang unang linggo ng klase ay tinatawag na Opening Block. Ito ay nakalaan para sa learner orientation, diagnostic activities, health and safety preparations, homeroom activities, baseline assessment, at pagbuo ng positibong learning environment bago ang regular na Instructional Block.
Step-by-Step na Gagawin sa Opening Block (June 8–11, 2026)
DAY 1 – Welcome and Learner Orientation
1. Flag Ceremony at Opening Program
Welcome message ng School Head
Introduction of teachers
School vision, mission, core values
Overview ng SY 2026-2027
2. Classroom Orientation
Ipaliwanag ang:
Class schedule
Daily routines
Attendance policy
Classroom rules
School policies
3. Learner Profiling
Ipasagot:
Learner Information Sheet
Interest Inventory
Learning Style Inventory
Study Habits Survey
4. Classroom Familiarization
Tour ng classroom
Learning corners
Emergency exits
School facilities
Expected Outputs
✔ Updated learner profile
✔ Classroom rules and agreements
✔ Seating arrangement
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DAY 2 – Baseline Assessment and Diagnostic Activities
1. Reading Assessment
Oral Reading
Silent Reading
Comprehension Check
2. Numeracy Assessment
Basic operations
Problem solving
Grade-level readiness
3. Subject-Based Diagnostic Test
Para sa:
English
Filipino
Mathematics
Science
4. Learning Gap Identification
I-classify ang learners:
Beginning
Developing
Approaching Proficiency
Proficient
Expected Outputs
✔ Diagnostic Test Results
✔ Reading Profile
✔ Numeracy Profile
✔ List of Struggling Learners
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DAY 3 – Health, Safety, and Well-Being Activities
1. Child Protection Orientation
Talakayin:
Anti-Bullying Policy
Child Protection Policy
Safe Spaces
2. DRRM Orientation
Earthquake drill
Fire drill procedures
Emergency contacts
3. Mental Health and Wellness Session
Mga paksa:
Stress management
Emotional awareness
Positive relationships
4. School Health Programs
Nutrition
Hygiene
Proper handwashing
Expected Outputs
✔ Learner Safety Commitment
✔ Emergency Contact Information
✔ Homeroom Guidance Activities
DAY 4 – Parent and Community Engagement
Ayon sa mga gabay para sa Opening Block, nakalaan ang ikaapat na araw para sa parent/guardian orientation at pagpapalakas ng school-home partnership.
Parent Orientation
Talakayin:
Academic Matters
Three-Term Calendar
Assessment System
Attendance Requirements
Learner Support
Reading at home
Homework monitoring
Communication channels
School Policies
Child Protection
Anti-Bullying
School Discipline
Classroom PTA Organization
Election of officers
Parent volunteers
Brigada support
Expected Outputs
✔ Attendance Sheet
✔ PTA Officers
✔ Parent Commitment Form
DAY 5 (Kung Isasama sa School Schedule) – Transition to Instructional Block
Bagama't ang Opening Block ay karaniwang June 8–11 lamang, maraming paaralan ang gumagamit ng susunod na araw para ihanda ang pagpasok sa regular instruction.
1. Discussion of Diagnostic Results
2. Grouping of Learners
Intervention Group
Enrichment Group
Peer Tutoring Group
3. Preparation of PLPs
Personalized Learning Plans para sa:
Struggling Readers
Numeracy Deficits
At-Risk Learners
4. Goal Setting Activity
Halimbawa:
Academic Goals
Behavior Goals
Attendance Goals
Expected Outputs
✔ Learner Goal Sheet
✔ Intervention List
✔ PLP Draft
Opening Block Checklist for Class Advisers
Documents
📌 Class List
📌 Learner Information Sheet
📌 Permanent Records
📌Health Records
Assessments
✅ Reading Assessment
✅ Numeracy Assessment
✅ Diagnostic Tests
Classroom Management
✅ Class Rules
✅ Seating Plan
✅ Learning Corners
Stakeholder Engagement
✅ Parent Orientation
✅ PTA Organization
✅ Contact Directory
Learner Support
✅ Learner Profiling
✅ Study Habits Survey
✅ Learning Style Inventory
✅ Goal Setting Activity
👉Suggested Theme for the Entire Opening Block
📌"Handa, Ligtas, at Inspiradong Mag-aaral para sa Bagong Taong Panuruan"
📌Sa pagtatapos ng Opening Block, dapat mayroon nang:
kumpletong learner profiles,
baseline assessment results,
intervention groups,
parent engagement mechanisms,
at isang ligtas at positibong classroom environment na handa para sa regular na Instructional Block.
Good luck and God bless!
