Papa ‘Ehā had an opportunity to build pilina with an award winning author and with their ‘ohana from the Kapālama and Maui Campuses. Author Jacqueline Davies, winner of the 2012 Nene Award visited the Kapālama Campus to share and talk about her book The Lemonade War. We were invited to Skype in and take part in this wonderful learning opportunity. Mahalo to Mrs. Nalani Naluai for inviting us and making this experience happen!
A How To Book is an informal, often short, description of how to accomplish some specific task. These books are meant to help, assist or inspire life-changing methods and attitudes. One of the earliest how-to books was published in 1569 by Thomas Wight and entitled, A booke of the arte and maner, how to plant and graffe all sortes of trees. Our Papa ‘Ekolu had the opportunity to explore the various how to books (cookbooks, origami, how to draw, how to write instructions, poetry) in the learning center. One group wrote instructions on how to pack a crystal chandelier. Instruction sheet included: a heading, what you will need, and detailed packing instructions.
A Big MAHALO to our Kula Ha’aha’a ‘Ohana for participating in Poem In Your Pocket Day!
Today was a special day for our haumāna here at our kula as we celebrated National Library Week with a school-wide (K-12) activity – Lā Poema ‘Inipākeke (Poem In Your Pocket Day). Students, faculty, staff and even our aunties and uncle from the dinning hall shared some beautiful & funny poems with us. Here are some videos showcasing PIYP day. Mahalo nui to our entire KSH ‘Ohana who participated and shared their poem.
As we prepare for PIYP (Poem In Your Pocket) day, you may be thinking of a poetry style that best describes you and your interest. Some classes have been creating beautiful acrostic poems that tell of their personal interest or what they are learning about in their classroom. Here is an acrostic poem that I wrote for my daughter “Auli’i” who recently participated in the 50th Merrie Monarch Ms. Aloha Hula Competition.
What is an Acrostic Poem? An acrostic poem uses the letters in a topic word to begin each line. All lines to the poem should relate, connect to and describe the poem. My poem about HULA uses the letters in the word hula to begin each line. Have fun creating a poem to share on PIYP day!
April is National Poetry Month! In celebration of this special month, our entire Hawai’i Campus K-12 students, faculty, and support staff are invited to participate in “Lā Poema`Inipākeke” on Thursday, April 18, 2013. All you have to do is carry a poem in your pocket on that day. If anyone taps you, you will share your poem and the person who tapped you will share his or her poem. If you need a poem, click on “Poem In Your Pocket” in the menu bar of my blog (poetry #1, #2, #3) or visit our learning center & ask your librarian♥.
Let’s have a fun literary event with everyone on campus listening to and reciting poetry on Thursday, April 18th!
Papa ‘Ekahi read a wonderful story titled Ruby’s Wish written by Shirin Yim Bridges; a fictionalized story of her grandmother’s childhood in China at a time when the opportunities for girls were limited. Our haumāna were able to connect to the text and build an understanding of Ruby’s strong and admirable character as well as the many facets of the Chinese culture. Click on any of the tales and enjoy as each haumāna share their creative and artistic presentation that express their personal learning.
Hau’oli Lā Pu’uwai (Happy Valentines Day!) As we celebrate Valentines Day let us be reminded that the most valuable treasures in life are found in friendships and ♥ LOVE ♥. Author Victoria Osteen shares in her book Unexpected Treasures the greatest treasures of all is a loving heart ♥. Captain Jon and First Mate Sue models kindness, love & true friendship when they are approached by Captain Curly Beard and Pirate Fred. They share some “Anchor Thoughts” with their newly found friends. “When you are kind in every way, kindness returns. It knows its way.” “When things look bad, don’t lose your grin! Just keep believing you will win!” “Your Anchor Thoughts keep you on course! And they make you a mighty force!”
In the story Ruby’s Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges tells of her grandmother’s childhood in China when at one time the opportunities for girls were limited. Shirin shares how her grandmother “Ruby” finds this situation unfair and through her gentle persistence things changed for her and for future generations.
Through this wonderful story, our Papa ‘Ekahi learned that there are many facets of Chinese culture that helped them discover that history is not only about the big events, but also, even more importantly, about the small, personal things that happen in people’s lives. As Ruby persistently worked hard to meet her goal the students were empowered to believe that each of them can make a difference in their own lives and the world that surrounds them.
This book can be borrowed at our learning center and can be viewed on TumbleBooks (ebooks).
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