The K to 12, a reform in Philippines' educational system was signed into law back in 2013. In the Philippine context there is lack of appropriate instructional materials aligned with the K to 12 curriculum standards. Without the appropriate tools aligned with Edgar Dale's Cone of Experience and Jerome Bruner's Constructivism, teaching-learning process will not be efficient and effective. Thus, it is important to address this concern. This research used qualitative descriptive single-case study which aims to identify problems encountered by the Grade VIII Social Studies classes with regards to the use instructional materials through purposive sampling. The data gathered in the intensive interview was analyzed through thematic process. In the absence of teaching tools, this study could provide suitable instructional materials that could fill-up the gap on the availability of appropriate instructional materials.