Quarter 4 of the Grade 1 MATATAG Curriculum brings learning to life by helping young learners connect classroom lessons with real-world experiences. At this stage, teachers strengthen foundational skills in reading, writing, and numeracy through more meaningful and engaging activities. Learners read short texts with better understanding, write simple sentences with confidence, and apply basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, and problem-solving in daily situations. The curriculum also integrates values education and socio-emotional learning, allowing children to express ideas, work with classmates, and build positive habits both in and out of school.
This quarter also highlights hands-on, learner-centred activities that encourage curiosity and independence. Teachers guide pupils through interactive lessons in science, health, and social studies that focus on observation, exploration, and care for self, others, and the environment. Music, arts, and physical education remain essential, helping learners develop creativity, coordination, and self-expression. By the end of Quarter 4, the MATATAG Curriculum ensures that Grade 1 learners feel more confident, capable, and ready to move forward—academically, socially, and emotionally.
Overview of the Grade 1 MATATAG Curriculum
The Department of Education included the Grade 1 MATATAG Curriculum as part of its restructured K to 12 program. Secretary Sara Duterte conducted in-depth inquiries and revealed that the original Grade 1 Curriculum under the K to 12 program. The findings indicate that the Grade 1 curriculum overloads students and neglects the development of basic learning skills. The Department initiated the transition to the new curriculum in School Year 2024–2025. Then, we plan to fully implement the Matatag Curriculum this year.
The notable changes brought by the Matatag Curriculum in Grade 1 include the complete removal of the Mother Tongue subject. Also, MAPEH or Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health has emerged as one of the remaining subject areas. Furthermore, the DepEd has enhanced and renamed Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao to Good Moral and Right Conduct, similar to the subject offered in the 1990s. They have also renamed Araling Panlipunan to Makabansa to promote national identity and patriotism among learners.
Additionally, they have removed and restructured the two language subjects, Filipino and English, to focus solely on learning foundational skills. The department has merged these subjects under a new subject called Language, while students learn to apply these skills practically in Reading and Literacy.
Grade 1 Daily Lesson Logs (DLL) for Quarter 4 based on Matatag Curriculum
The Grade 1 lessons for Quarter 4 follow the specified content and performance standards. While we can’t provide a detailed list of competencies here, you can find them in our prepared Matatag Curriculum Guide for Grade 1.
| Learning Area | Content Standards | Performance Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Literacy | Learners continue developing decoding of high‑frequency and content‑specific words and create simple sentences to understand meaning from texts about their environment and daily topics. | Learners automatically recognize sight words, read with accuracy and expression, and narrate personal experiences based on what they read or heard. |
| Language (L1) | Learners demonstrate growing ability to decode symbols, words, and simple sentences to get information and express meaning about everyday life and topics around them. | Learners continue developing decoding of high‑frequency and content‑specific words and create simple sentences to understand the meaning from texts about their environment and daily topics. |
| Mathematics | Learners develop understanding of basic number concepts such as fractions (e.g., halves and fourths) and other measurement ideas introduced through real objects and models. | Learners develop an understanding of basic number concepts such as fractions (e.g., halves and fourths) and other measurement ideas introduced through real objects and models. |
| Good Manners & Right Conduct (GMRC) | Learners explore values such as responsibility, respect, and participation in the community and apply these through daily activities. | Learners explore values such as responsibility, respect, and community participation and apply them through daily activities. |
| Makabansa | Learners gain basic knowledge of community members, leaders, and civic roles within their local environment. | Learners identify roles and functions of community members and differentiate positive civic behaviors through discussion and simple tasks. |
Download link for DLL Grade 1 Quarter 4
We have listed below our Daily Lesson Logs for Grade 1, linked to the actual documents for you to download.
- WEEK 1: January 26 – 30, 2026
- WEEK 2: February 2 – 6, 2026
- Week 3 (Currently Crafting)
Importance of Daily Lesson Logs (DLL)
The Daily Lesson Log (DLL) is a crucial part of the teaching-learning process, serving as a structured planning tool. Through this tool, teachers can reflect on the expected outcomes of their interactions with learners. The teachers must craft their DLL to align and create classroom activities that address the curriculum standards. It is a way for the school to ensure learning effectiveness and organisational consistency.
The key roles of the DLL in the teaching-learning process include instructional planning, consistency, and innovation. Also, it is a tool for classroom management and time efficiency in facilitating the learning process. Thus, preparing the DLL for Quarter 3 of Grade 1 based on the Matatag Curriculum is a crucial part of a teacher’s job description and also serves as evidence of their professional skills. Teachers must regularly revisit their teaching practices and make necessary changes to their DLLs when needed.
Additional Resources
To fully support you, we’ve included links to additional teaching resources below. We’d love to hear from you—feel free to message us at ict@alapan1es.com.
- Daily Lesson Log (DLL)
- Lesson Exemplars (LE)
- Weekly Home Learning Plan (WHLP)
- Modules and LEAP
- Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)
- Lesson PowerPoint (PPT)