Author Archives: Kanani De Sa
Idioms – Amelia Bedelia
Papa ‘Ekahi are having fun learning about idioms while reading the Amelia Bedelia Series written by Peggy Parish. Idioms are words or phrase used in a way that is different from its usual or dictionary meaning. Amelia Bedelia is a … Continue reading
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Explain Everything – Papa ‘Ekolu
Explain Everything! Papa ‘Ekolu from KSH Kula Ha’aha’a on Vimeo.
Nonfiction Collection
Up to this point, our kindergarteners have been reading and borrowing books from the fiction (easy) collection. Today, we read the book titled A tree is a plant written by Clyde Robert Bulla. Together we discussed the different features nonfiction … Continue reading
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Caldecott Celebration Day!
Caldecott Celebration from KSH Kula Ha'aha'a on Vimeo.
Illustrators & Friendship Salad
What is the job of an illustrator? “Someone who draws the picture!” says Ethan. “You’re absolutely correct!” says Kumu Kanani. Papa Mālaa’o have been learning about the parts of the book (title, author, illustrator). And alongside this learning, they been … Continue reading
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Birthday Bookplate Tutorial – Using Your iPad
Birthday Bookplate Tutorial from KSH Kula Ha'aha'a on Vimeo.
Ke Ao ‘Imi Na’auao – Knowledge & Wisdom
Ua lehulehu a manomano ka ‘ikena a ka Hawai’i – Engage in critical thinking to apply traditonal knowledge to my contemporary. The roll out of the iPads is in full swing here at our kula and the haumāna just know … Continue reading
Posted in 21st Century Learning, eBooks, iPad, Ke Kula Ha'aha'a, Literacy, Papa 'Ekolu, Papa 'Elima, QR Codes, WEO
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5 Finger Reading Rule!
Papa ‘Elua practicing the 5 finger reading rule in choosing a just right book to read.
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