This printable paper doll activity introduces Little Lehua, a fictional forest fairy and “Protector of ʻŌhiʻa Forests and Flowers.” Little Lehua lives in a Hawaiian forest and teaches keiki about the importance of ʻōhiʻa lehua trees. She wears lehua-inspired dresses and helps spread ʻōhiʻa seeds to keep forests healthy. The activity promotes creativity and ecological appreciation through storytelling and art.
Color and cut out Little Lehua and her lehua blossom-inspired dresses.
Fold and dress the doll using paper tabs, encouraging fine motor skills and imaginative play.
Classroom ideas:
Pair the activity with a lesson about the importance of ʻōhiʻa in Hawaiian ecosystems.
Encourage students to write a short story about Little Lehua’s forest adventures or her role in protecting native plants.
Integrate with Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death awareness discussions or campaigns.
Native plant awareness: especially the role of ʻōhiʻa lehua in forests
Civic ecology: introduction to seed dispersal, forest guardianship, and environmental stewardship
Fine motor and artistic development: cutting, coloring, assembling
Cultural storytelling: connecting science with character-driven narratives for early learners
