Author Archives: Kanani De Sa
Summer Reading 2013
Posted in Books, eBooks, Literacy, Papa 'Ehā, Papa 'Elima, Summer Reading, TumbleBookLibrary
Leave a comment
Idioms, QR Codes & Amelia Bedelia
What are Idioms? Idioms are words or phrases that are used in a way that is different from its usual or dictionary meaning. Writers like Peggy & Herman Parish use idioms to make their stories more interesting and funny. Our … Continue reading
Posted in Book, Idioms, QR Codes
Leave a comment
Calling ALL Library ITEMS!
Just a friendly reminder the last day of circulation is Friday, May 10, 2013! What does this mean? It means ALL library materials are due back to the learning center at the end of the school day. The last day … Continue reading
Posted in End of the year procedures
Leave a comment
Lemonade War – Nene Award Author
Papa ‘Ehā had an opportunity to build pilina with an award winning author and with their ‘ohana from the Kapālama and Maui Campuses. Author Jacqueline Davies, winner of the 2012 Nene Award visited the Kapālama Campus to share and talk … Continue reading
Posted in 21st Century Learning, Literacy, Nene Award Author, Papa 'Ehā, Pilina
Leave a comment
How To Books
A How To Book is an informal, often short, description of how to accomplish some specific task. These books are meant to help, assist or inspire life-changing methods and attitudes. One of the earliest how-to books was published in 1569 … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Literacy, Papa 'Ekolu, Reading
Leave a comment
National Library Week 2013
A Big MAHALO to our Kula Ha’aha’a ‘Ohana for participating in Poem In Your Pocket Day!
Couplet Poem – NLW
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
Lā Poema ‘Inipākeke – Poem In Your Pocket Day!
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
Sharing, Poetry, Pilina
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!
Poetry Activity – NLW
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