Category Archives: National Library Week

Wat dis Book? – National Library Week Activity

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Kanani De Sa

Wat Dis Book?……a take from the book titled Pigeon To The Max. Students read the book summary in pigeon and had to guess the book title.  Just another FUN way we celebrated National  Library Week here at Ke Kula Haʻahaʻa!

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Captain Mark & Le Dauphin

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Kanani De Sa

Another NLW activity happened in our Learning Center! Captain Mark who is an amazing storyteller shared his mo’olelo (stories) and mana’o (knowledge) about his naia (dolphin) friend…Le Dauphin. Le Dauphin is a 35′ inflatable which our Papa Malaa’o and Papa … Continue reading →

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National Library Week 2013

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

 A Big MAHALO to our Kula Ha’aha’a ‘Ohana for participating in Poem In Your Pocket Day!

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Couplet Poem – NLW

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

What is a Couplet? A couplet is the simplest form of poetry. The word “couple” in couplet means two of something. A couplet is a poem made of two lines that rhyme.  There are no rules about length or rhythm. … Continue reading →

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Lā Poema ‘Inipākeke – Poem In Your Pocket Day!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

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 … Continue reading →

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Sharing, Poetry, Pilina

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

Snaps, Round of Applause, Firecracker Claps, & Lets Raise The Roof for all those who shared their poem with us today during lunch! I can honestly say that we have some awesome poets here at our kula! 

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Poetry Activity – NLW

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

What is a Cinquain? A cinquain is a form of poetry that is very popular because of it’s simplicity. It was created by American poet Adelaide Crapsey about 100 years ago, and is similar to Japanese poetic forms, such as … Continue reading →

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Acrostic Poem

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

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 … Continue reading →

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