Papa ‘Ulu’s cornucopia of vegetables.  We will eat some fresh vegetables tomorrow.  Next week Monday, we will eat “Ants on a Log” (celery and raisins).  Also next week Monday, the keiki will help chop vegetables for our vegetable soup.  We will eat the soup for lunch on Wednesday.  Mahalo ‘Ulu ‘Ohana!

Today, we balanced bean bags on different parts of our bodies to a song called, “Bean Bag Dance.”  You may hear your child sing the chorus at home.  It shouts, “We’re doing the Bean Bag Dance.”  A song like this is a fun way to teach concepts (body parts), develop gross motor skills (balancing), and develop music competency (rhythm and beat). 

Today, percussion instruments were available during “Backyard” choice time.  Kobe and Kā’eo Malo had a little jam session.  Kobe seemed like the band leader because you could hear him say, “A one, a two, a three, four, five.”

Mana’o 1.  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you.  (Ephesians 4:32)

Mana’o 2.  O ke kahua mamua, mahope ke kūkulu.  The site first, and then the building.  Learn all you can, then practice. (‘Olelo No’eau # 2459)

Today, we were invited to the Papa ‘Ohe for a show.  They gave us tickets to come to their classroom to watch the story “Bark, George” that they acted out using handmade props.  Afterwards, they treated us to a snack that they made by themselves.  The snack was called “ants on a log.”  It was celery with cream cheese and raisins.  It was nice thing that our 4 year old neighbors did for us.

Today was our field trip to Waipao at Papahana Kuaola.  First, we hiked to the water fall.  Second, we crossed the stream.  Third, we went in a lo’i.  Fourth, we crossed the stream again.  Fifth, we played and fished in the stream.  Last, we ate lunch.  It was a fun day!!!

Today, we took a practice walk up to Waipao at Papahana Kuaola.  Before the walk, we predicted what we might see.  After the walk, we checked to see if our predictions were correct.  Then, we added to the list of what we actually saw.

Today at Water Table, four keiki found a great way to beat the heat.  Water and bubbles are a fun and tactile activity and a way to experiment with the properties of water.  Socially, the keiki have the opportunity to take a play situation in the direction that they want rather than it be adult-directed.  Child-directed activities encourage independence and allow children to make safe and reasonable choices.

Today, the keiki had an opportunity to mix water and dirt into mud as a sensory activity.  Needless to say, it was an activity that was not selected by all.  However, it will be available as a choice for the rest of the week.  The keiki described mud as gooey, gross, squishy, squoshy.

Monthly, we would like share a mana’o with you.  The mana’o could come from Mary Kawena Pukui’s book “‘Olelo No’eau”, the Bible, or other poignant source. 

Mana’o 1.  He Keiki Aloha Nā Mea Kanu.  Plants are beloved children; with nourishment, care and love, they flourish. (‘Olelo No’eau # 694)

Mana’o 2.  Ka ‘ike a ka makua he hei na ke keiki.  The knowledge of the parent is unconsciously absorbed by the child.  (‘Olelo No’eau #1397)

Mana’o 3.  Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (1 Corinthians,