Curriculum
Lei Aku, Lei Mai (A lei given, a lei received)
A Hawaiian Family Learning Curriculum
We are very proud to share our Hawaiian curriculum, Lei Aku, Lei Mai (A lei given, a lei received), with our keiki (children) & ʻohana (family). Lei Aku, Lei Mai provides unique cultural opportunities and many lessons for children to grow in social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language development, while instilling Hawaiian cultural values, language, arts and the meaning of aloha (love, compassion, kindness).
The feedback we receive from parents is that they are extremely thrilled to send their children to our school for the opportunity to learn about the Hawaiian culture, language, morals and values.
Aʻo aku, aʻo mai
- Children learn.
- Families learn.
- Teachers learn.
The development of this curriculum was initiated by Nā Kamalei–K.E.E.P. in response to a growing need for a culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate curriculum to be used by programs, specifically family-child interaction learning programs serving our kamaliʻi (young children) and their nā ʻohana (families).
In the same way we teach each other, like a lei given and a lei received: lei aku, lei mai.
With the guidance of ke Akua (God), our sense of place, the wealth of resources in our communities, and the traditions and values of our kūpuna (elders, ancestors), we will continue to learn and teach.
Learning and teaching are a lifelong journey.
Ready for kindergarten
Our staff consistently communicates with Hanalei Elementary School to ensure that we are preparing our graduating students with the knowledge and skills that are needed and expected upon entering Kindergarten. Our graduating class also takes several field trips to Hanalei Elementary School to help with transitions.