Category Archives: Books

Browsing OR Borrowing a Book?

What are these students doing? Browsing or Borrowing a Book? Complete the photo puzzle to find out the answer.

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DREAM BIG READ! Summer Reading Program

Children are invited to visit their local library, read at least one book per week and received a free reading incentive, while supplies last. Hawaii’s public libraries will provide free fun programs and activities encouraging young readers to revel in … Continue reading

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Sharing the love of Poetry

An “I Am Poem” is an autobiographical poem written about yourself.  It tells something about the person writing the poem. An “I Am Poem” doesn’t have to rhyme. Follow the steps below and before you know it – you wrote … Continue reading

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Writing a 5 W’s Poem

Have you ever written a Five W’s poem before? It’s simple and easy to write! Take a look at the poem above.  It answers the questions Who, what, where, when, and why.  Our Papa ‘Ekahi have been busy writing poems … Continue reading

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Author of the Month!

Introducing an Award-Winning Author Ying Ching Compestine.  Ying is the author of many children’s books, cookbooks and novels. She has visited schools throughout the US and abroad, sharing with students her journey as a writer, how her life in China … Continue reading

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Sharing Resources with our KS Preschoolers

Mahalo Nui to our KS Preschool (Keaukaha Site) for visiting us in the Learning Center.  As part of their community helper’s unit, they visited our campus and learned about the different kuleana (responsibilities) of each division at our Kula (school).  … Continue reading

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Tasi’s Gift – Book of the Month.

I’m just loving these moments when I get to read aloud a good book to my students K-5; a wonderful book that ties in culture, life-lessons, and the true meaning of LOVE♥.  Love for  ‘ohana, the ‘aina, people and animals. … Continue reading

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Brigitta of the White Forest

Our Papa Mala’o classes had a very special visit by an author from Canada who writes children books.  Mrs. Danika Dinsmore (writer, teacher, & performer) took time from her very busy schedule to visit with us in the Learning Center.  … Continue reading

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Danika Dinsmore – Author Visit

Danika Dinsmore is an award‐winning writer, teacher, and performer who has been working and playing with children of all ages for over 20 years. Our Papa Mala’o classes will have the privilege of having Ms. Dinsmore visit with them in … Continue reading

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Caldecott Celebration W/ Papa Mala’o!

CONGRATULATIONS to our Papa Mala’o classes for meeting the challenge of reading 10 Caldecott Books in 1 month! Hulo, Hulo, Hulo!!!Our celebration was Fantabulous (fantastic + fabulous)! Mahalo nui to Mrs. Littrell, Mrs. Nihipali, and Mrs. Stacks for putting together … Continue reading

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