The Tagalog word for "gift" is regalo, but a "Christmas gift" is pamasko. Filipino kids, like children all over the world, expect pamasko. They also look forward to aginaldo, which is a gift of money.
Here are a few ideas for gifts that are fun, educational and have a connection to Filipino culture:
1. a toy with Filipino origins, like the yoyo, or a popular Philippine game like Sungka
2. Tagalog for Kids flashcards that teach preschoolers through age 12 how to say basic words and phrases in Tagalog like Salamat po (Thank you), Nanay (Mom), Tatay (Daddy) and numbers.
3. Christmas in the Philippines is a book of narratives explaining the customs of the Philippines with photos, drawings, native songs, recipes and fun-to-do crafts.
4. My First Book of Tagalog Words is filled with Filipino rhymes and verses that children will enjoy while learning Tagalog.
5. Haluhalo Espesyal is a picture book in Tagalog and English.
6. Lakas and the Manilatown Fish / Si Lakas at ang Isdang Manilatown is a bilingual book about a Filipino boy who has a dream about a fish that can talk.
7. The Turtle and the Monkey is a classic Filipino folk tale.
8. Tuko and the Birds: A Classic Tale from the Philippines is about Tuko the gecko who cries so loudly that the birds stop singing and cannot sleep.
9. Christmas in the Philippines describes the customs, songs, foods, and activities associated with the celebration of Christmas in the Philippines.
10. Filipina Barbie doll: Philippine-edition Barbie dolls!
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