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Mohala Mai ʻO Hau, How Hau Became Hauʻula | Kamehameha Publishing

Mohala Mai ʻO Hau, How Hau Became Hauʻula is an animated Hawaiian-language story about Hau, a young girl from Koʻolauloa who feels overshadowed by her talented older sisters. Through the guidance of her kūpuna, Hau discovers her own strengths and contributions, providing young learners with opportunities to engage with ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, ʻohana, identity, and intergenerational learning.

Writing: Step by Step – Mālama ʻĀina | Kamehameha Schools

Writing: Step by Step – Mālama ʻĀina is a Kindergarten-level writing activity that introduces young learners to the idea of caring for the ʻāina. Students discuss the meaning of mālama ʻāina, brainstorm actions using words or pictures, write an “I can mālama ʻāina by…” sentence, and share their work with family.

Ka Nohona Ahupuaʻa: Life in the Ahupuaʻa | Kamehameha Schools

Ka Nohona Ahupuaʻa: Life in the Ahupuaʻa is an interactive Kamehameha Schools learning experience that introduces keiki to the Hawaiian ahupuaʻa system. Through child-friendly digital exploration, learners develop familiarity with ahupuaʻa terminology, mauka-to-makai relationships, life within the land system, and connections between people, ʻāina, and natural resources. It is particularly well suited for preschool and early-elementary Hawaiian culture-based education.

Hawaiian Curriculum Materials | Ulukau Hawaiian Electronic Library

Hawaiian Curriculum Materials is a searchable Ulukau collection that provides access to culturally grounded lessons, teacher guides, and educational publications from multiple organizations. The collection supports teaching and learning about Hawaiian language, culture, history, science, civics, environmental stewardship, and place-based community issues.

Connecting with Trees: A Multi-Sensory Multi-Day Program | Trees for Honolulu’s Future

Connecting with Trees is a multi-day K–2 curriculum from Trees for Honolulu’s Future that helps young children build a relationship with trees through songs, sensory observation, gratitude activities, recycled-art projects, Hawaiian vocabulary, and drawing. The lessons combine classroom and outdoor experiences and encourage students to notice what trees do for people and how people can care for trees in return.

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