Country Expert - Philippines

Because the Compassion bloggers are in the Philippines this week, I thought it was only appropriate that this week’s country expert post take us to the Philippines as well.

Compassion's work in the Philippines began in 1972. Currently, more than 54,800 children participate in 320 child development centers.

photo credit Juli Jarvis

**Disclaimer: I have previewed many of these books and resources, but not all. Please use your own discretion when sharing these with your family.
Books:

• Philippines by Lily Rose Tope
• The Philippines by Walter G Olesky
• The Philippines by Shirley W. Gray
• Philippines the Culture (Lands, Peoples and Cultures) by Greg Nickles
• Philippines the People (Lands, Peoples and Cultures) by Greg Nickles
• Filipino Children’s Favorite Stories by Liana Romulo
• Filipino Friends by Liana Romulo
• My First Book of Tagalog Words: Filipino Rhymes and Verses by Liana Romulo
• My Filipino Word Book by Robin Lyn Fancy
• Cora Cooks Pancit by Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore
• Pan de Sal Saves the Day: A Filipino Children’s Story by Norma Chikiamco
• Lakas and the Manilatown Fish by Anthony D. Robles
• Lakas and the Makibaka Hotel by Anthony D. Robles
• Why the Pina Has a Hundred Eyes and Other Classic Philippine Folk Tales About Fruits by Neni Sta. Romana-Cruz
• The Girl Who Fell From the Sky and Other Classic Philippine Legends by Maria Elena Paterno
• The Mats by Francisco Arcellana
• Foods of the Philippines by Barbara Sheen
• Tropical Gardens of the Philippines by Lily Gamboa O’Boyle and Elizabeth V. Reyes
• Pedro and the Monkey by Robert D. San Souci
• The Turtle and the Monkey by Joanna C Galdone
• It’s Cool to Learn About Countries: Philippines by Vicky Franchino
• Teens in the Philippines by Jason Skog
• Philippines (Festivals of the World) by Lunita Mendoza

Compassion Advocate Juli Jarvis with Emjay, her LDP student

Websites:

• Compassion
• SIM Website
• Homeschool Share
• Mama Lisa’s World
• Kid’s Online

You Tube:

• Emily's House
• Michelle Tolentino
• Missions in Action 

Printables:

• About.com (map)
• Enchanted Learning (flag and map)
• Pro Teacher (flag)
• Rainbow Kids (map, flag, coloring pages)
• Crayola
• Best Coloring Pages (flag)
• Homeschoolshare - lapbook

Do you sponsor a child in the Philippines? If so, please leave a comment telling us a little bit about your special friend.
To view my other country expert posts, go HERE.