This year, our haumāna explored the lives of 12 Hawaiian aliʻi, learning about their leadership and legacy. Keaukaha Preschool Papa Naiʻa went on huakaʻi to the Kamehameha Statue, Naha Stone, and Lyman Museum brought those lessons to life—with keiki proudly recalling facts they’ve learned all year. Mahalo to our incredible ʻohana—your support made this ʻāina-based experience possible! 💙 Mahalo Kumu Christie sharing these photos.
Aloha from Hāmākua Preschool! 🌺Kumu Jaycie and her haumāna begin the day with mele and hula that serve as inspiration to fill each day with kindness and aloha. 💗
🎼 Mele: E Nā Punahele by Leon & Malia
Our Nānākuli preschoolers rolled up their sleeves and joined the effort to clean up the muliwai (formerly known as Stink Pond) at Nānākuli Beach! As a part of a year long project, the keiki have been making and throwing genki balls in the muliwai to improve the water quality. Thanks to collective community action, the stream is healing — and our keiki are learning that even at 3 and 4 years old, they have the power to make a difference. 💪🏽 Read the full article at www.ksbe.edu #EarthDayEveryDay #OiwiLeaders #imuakamahameha #kamehamehapreschool #Nanakuli #MalamaAina
From the youngest keiki to the most accomplished performers on stage, hula lives in every generation. 🌺 The Civic Auditorium in Hilo was filled to capacity to witness the spectacular opening ceremony of the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival. Among the crowd was Sunday, a bright-eyed haumāna from Kamehameha Preschool Keaukaha, beaming with pride as she watched her sister Kayumi dance alongside a stunning line of ʻōlapa. “I want to dance in Merrie Monarch like my sister,” she shared. 💖
Hula lives on in moments like these—when the heart of one generation inspires the dreams of the next.
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