Today, we pointed out examples of how the children used a calm voice throughout the day.  They are working hard at rule #3:  Mālama Each Other.  Two ways that they can do that is 1) Use a calm voice and 2) Play safe.

Today, was Orange Sharing Day.

Today, we introduced the art concept of Ephemeral Art.  Basically, it’s an art piece that is not permanent and exists only briefly.  Usually it involves materials found in nature.  Kamakani and ‘Olena work together to place polished river stones and white coral in a rectangular wooden frame.  When they were done, Kamakani said, “That’s the rocks and the flames.”

Round colored beads were added to the playdough center today.  The children used it as eyes, notes, mouth, and buttons for the gingerbread man that they made using cookie cutters.  They also made “candy bread”, “chocolate chip cookies”, and “berry pancakes.”

Aloha Kakou e ‘Ulu ‘Ohana,  Welcome to the first ever ‘Ulu Blog.  We will be using this blog to post “snapshots” of happenings in the ‘Ulu Classroom.   There are sixteen keiki in this 3 year old classroom located in Kane’ohe, Hawaii at our Kamehameha Schools He’eia Preschool site.  The school year is 2011-2012.