This study tried to contribute to the solution of addressing the reading skill problems in the country by developing a Reading Motivation Scale (RMS) specifically tailored for early literacy Filipino learners. Previous studies highlighted the important of reading motivation to the development and enhancement of reading skills. Thus, determining how internally motivated pupils are can help responsible adults to provide necessary intervention. The RMS, constructed through an exploratory sequential design, draws on qualitative data from parents, teachers, and caregivers to identify indicators of internal motivation, including happiness, excitement, curiosity, and focus. The scale demonstrates excellent reliability, providing a valuable tool for evaluating and enhancing the reading motivation of young Filipino children. The studys findings contribute to the multifaceted understanding of reading motivation, emphasizing its cultural relevance and potential impact on future interventions and educational strategies in the Philippines.

educational strategies

exploratory sequential design

internal reading motivation

young Filipino children

Reading Motivation Scale;

Philippines