Tag Archives: Cool Projects

Kumu Crabbe and Fifth Graders Share our Culture

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

During the last week of school Kumu Crabbe and the fifth graders were able to share different aspects of the Hawaiian culture with a small group of native Cree students in Canada. The fifth graders, led by Kumu Crabbe, shared … Continue reading →

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It’s a Mystery Skype with our……….Kindergartners!

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

Our youngest students took part in “mystery” Skypes this past week. Each student in Mrs. Nihipali and Mrs. Litrell’s classes drew a picture of something special about our home and culture that they shared with fellow kindergarteners via Skype. Then, … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Skyping Adventures

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

Our lucky students have participated in a number of skypes in the past few days. Here is a summary of some of them. Mrs. Nihipali’s Kindergartners loved sharing their digital story “The Boogie Board” with their Kindergarten friends in Baltimore, … Continue reading →

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Third Graders Continue Skype Adventures with PA and SD!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

Our lucky third graders continued their exploration of other places during Skype sessions this week with students in Pennsylvania and South Dakota. We loved sharing with them and we learned so much as well. From our friends at Evergreen Elementary … Continue reading →

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“The Boogie Board” by Mrs. Nihipali’s Kindergarten Class

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

Our Kindergarten classes are participating in a wonderful digital storytelling project with a few schools in Baltimore, Maryland. We have read “The Mitten” by Jan Brett and are creating our own local versions of the story. Mrs. Nihipali’s class is … Continue reading →

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Skyping with Wales!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

Ms. Everett’s third graders participated in an amazing opportunity on Thursday. We got to finally meet our friends in Wales face to face via Skype! We have been working with Mr. Jones and his student over the past year on … Continue reading →

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5th Graders use Voicethread to Create Digital Book Reports

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

Check out the book reports by our fifth graders in Ms.Pai/Ms.Khoehler’s class below! They used voicethread to “digitize” their monthly book report assignment. Good job fifth graders! La’akea Ho’onani Kaila Kahiki Mahina Jared Kanani Kaori Mia Tinan Huaka Kaohu Kama … Continue reading →

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Kindergarteners Participate in their First Skype!

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

Mrs. Nihipali’s Kindergarten class was very excited last week Thursday as they came into the computer lab. They couldn’t wait to Skype with their new friends in Baltimore from Hillcrest Elementary School. The students are working on a book project … Continue reading →

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First Grade Huaka’i Slideshows

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

Our first graders have been hard at work learning how to use imovie to create slideshows of their last two field trips. All I can say is, WOW! They did an awesome job! Check them out for yourself below.

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“The Shark and the Milky Way” A Hawaiian Legend

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

Ms. Everett’s third grade class has been busy making digital stories for their buddies in Wales. Here is one of the stories we have created. It is a retelling of the the Hawaiian legend “The Shark and the Milky Way.”

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