Every school day, thousands of Filipino students begin their mornings with something small but meaningful: a single word and a powerful quote. Now, DepEd Teachers Club brings you DepEd Word and Quote of the Day, a simple initiative that’s been quietly inspiring classrooms across the country.
Though brief, these short daily prompts are designed to do more than just fill time during flag ceremonies. They aim to build vocabulary, encourage reflection and spark curiosity. Whether it’s a new Filipino or English word, or a motivational quote from a local hero or global thinker, the goal is clear: start the day with a thought that matters.
Building Language Skills, One Word at a Time
DepEd Word of the Day is a great way to enrich students’ vocabulary. Teachers often integrate the chosen word into their lessons, or ask students to use it in a sentence. Over time, this simple activity helps learners expand their language skills naturally — without the pressure of memorization.
For many students, encountering a new word each day builds not just knowledge but confidence. And for teachers, it’s an opportunity to make language learning feel more alive and connected to everyday life.
Encouraging Values Through Quotes
Alongside the word, DepEd Teachers Club shares a Quote of the Day. This is usually a line that promotes values like honesty, perseverance, empathy, or patriotism. It might be from Dr. Jose Rizal, a modern educator, or even an anonymous proverb.
These quotes invite students to reflect. Some teachers turn them into quick class discussions, while others ask learners to write down what the quote means to them. It’s a small but consistent way to strengthen character education, aligned with DepEd’s goal of nurturing well-rounded learners.
Why DepEd Word and Quote of the Day Matters
In a busy school day filled with academic pressures, it’s easy to overlook the power of a few meaningful words. But DepEd’s Word of the Day and Quote of the Day remind us that learning isn’t just about books and tests — it’s also about how we think, feel and grow.
By making language and values part of the daily routine, this initiative helps build a more thoughtful and expressive generation of learners — one word and one quote at a time.
Word of the Day
- Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 1, 2025 is: verbose • \ver-BOHSS\ • adjective Someone described as verbose tends to use many words to convey their point. Verbose can also describe something, such as a speech, that contains more words than necessary. // The article documenting their meeting presented an odd exchange between a verbose questioner and a laconic interviewee. See the entry > Examples: […]
Quote of the Day
- "Words are but pictures of our thoughts."
Start your school day with purpose!
Incorporate DepEd’s Word of the Day and Quote of the Day into your morning routine and inspire your students to grow in language and character — one word, one thought at a time.
We’d love to hear how your students engage with the DepEd Word and Quote of the Day—share your experience below!
Also Available SY 2025–2026 Files
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