The opening of classes for School Year 2026–2027 marks the beginning of a major transition in Philippine basic education as the Department of Education (DepEd) officially implements the Three-Term School Calendar alongside strengthened curriculum reforms under the Enhanced MATATAG Curriculum. To support teachers during this transition, ready-made Daily Lesson Logs (DLLs) for Key Stage 1 (Grades 1–3) are now available for Week 1 (June 15–19, 2026), already aligned with the new ILAW instructional framework.
These ready-to-use DLLs are designed to help teachers deliver organized, learner-centered, and competency-based instruction during the first week of classes. Since the opening week is considered a critical adjustment period for young learners, the lesson logs focus not only on academic readiness but also on classroom routines, social interaction, emotional safety, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Through the ILAW format, teachers are guided in structuring lessons that are meaningful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for learners in the primary grades.
What is the ILAW Framework?
The ILAW framework is one of the instructional reforms introduced under the revised teaching and learning structure for the Three-Term School Calendar. It stands for:
- I – Intentions
- L – Learning Experience
- A – Assessment
- W – Ways Forward
This format helps teachers organize lessons in a clearer and more purposeful manner. Instead of simply listing activities, the DLLs now emphasize learning goals, authentic classroom experiences, formative assessment, and intervention or enrichment strategies. The framework also encourages reflective teaching practices and continuous learner support throughout the instructional process.
For Key Stage 1 learners, the ILAW format is particularly beneficial because it promotes active participation, hands-on learning, play-based engagement, and immediate feedback. The approach ensures that young learners remain motivated while gradually building foundational competencies in reading, writing, communication, mathematics, and socio-emotional development.
Why These DLLs are Helpful for Teachers
With the implementation of the Three-Term School Calendar, many teachers are adjusting to revised pacing guides, instructional blocks, and assessment schedules. Having ready-made DLLs aligned with the new format helps ensure consistency and smooth classroom implementation across schools.
For primary teachers handling Grades 1–3, lesson preparation can be especially demanding because learners require more structured guidance, repetition, visual support, and differentiated instruction. These DLLs provide a strong instructional foundation while still giving teachers the flexibility to contextualize lessons according to the needs of their learners.
The materials also support teachers in integrating classroom management routines, values formation, and learner wellness activities during the first week of school—an important component of ensuring a positive and welcoming learning environment.
Aligned with the Three-Term School Calendar
The Week 1 DLLs are specifically prepared for the June 15–19, 2026 instructional schedule under the Three-Term School Calendar for SY 2026–2027. As schools adapt to the revised academic structure, properly aligned instructional materials become essential in maintaining continuity, pacing, and curriculum alignment.
The DLLs are intended to help teachers maximize instructional time while ensuring that lessons remain responsive to the developmental needs of Key Stage 1 learners. Through structured lesson planning using the ILAW format, teachers can better facilitate meaningful classroom experiences that support learner participation, mastery, and confidence during the opening week of classes.
Teachers are encouraged to review, enhance, and contextualize the DLLs based on their classroom realities, available resources, and learner diversity to ensure more effective and inclusive instruction throughout the school year.
DAILY LESSON LOGS (DLLs) | Term 1 Week 1
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