My New Favorite Naptime Book
Raising Chickens Contributes to Healthy Child Development
Here are two specific examples of how chickens have helped with some areas of children’s personal development.
- One 5 year old child was very scared of animals and especially birds. Having contact with the chickens, alongside an adult that she has built up a trusting relationship with, she has now become more confident around animals and actually enjoys being around the chickens.
- One of the two-year olds that regularly attend the children’s centre has delayed speech. He does not speak at all to adults or children other than in his own home. However, he has been visiting the chickens regularly during sessions and will now chatter away to the chickens confidently!
"In a society where everything comes in ready made boxes it’s great for children to see where their food actually comes from, in nature’s finest form".
Ben Keegan, Food 4 Life
In addition to the developmental benefits, having chickens at Ka Hana Pono allows us to teach things like:
- Show children where their food really comes from
- Reconnect kids with nature in an increasingly urban world
- Draw youngsters into a healthy outdoor activity
- Teach kids the pride and accomplishment of producing fresh, organic eggs in their own backyard
- children grow in responsibility as they care for and enjoy their own thriving flock
Courage House Hawaii Needs Volunteers
Calling Volunteers of All Kinds
to a Meeting THIS Friday,
May 24 at 6pm
The dream of rescuing and restoring children is now a reality and lives are being changed.
Courage Houses provide a safe, loving environment, along with with a comprehensive, holistic
approach in mental health, psychosocial and educational services, for rescued children who have
been victims of commercial sexual exploitation.
Please read their message below about Volunteer Meeting this Friday:
http://courageworldwide.org/hawaii/take-action/volunteer/
Congratulations Pulelehua & Ken!!
Ka Hana Pono Graduates Taking Over
Saint Michaels Student of The Month :) :)
Mahalo Guzman Ohana!!
Wow! Thank you to Usen Satoe Nina and Ken Guzman for donating grass to Ka Hana Pono!! :) Our family enjoyed putting it in and the kids all took turns watering it today. Lots of TLC and we'll be good to go :)
Books for the Heart and Soul
There are some books that have a special place on my bookshelf at home :) I'll bring them from home to school in a special bag and put them right back on the shelf as soon as I return.
Here are our favorites books for the heart and soul....
Zen Shorts by John Muth - introduces readers to a Zen arrpoeach to teh world, wrapped in a story about three siblings and their new neighbor, a panda
Each Breath A Smile by Sister Susan (based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh), introduces preschool aged children to mindful breathing, using beautiful color illustrations of trees, frogs, crickets, and birds. Kids love this book.
A Pebble For Your Pocket by Thich Nhat Hanh. Offers various practices that children can do on their own or with others that will help them to transform anger and unhappiness and reconnect to the wonders of nature, and the joy of living in the present moment. Beautiful illustrations.
The Gift of You, The Gift of Me by Nila Webster. The tale of the little creature Jamile and of his enduring friendship with the trees at the end of the lane, this picture book is a source of inspiration for young people and adults, a pictorial tribute to naure, and a poetic vision on the miraculous power of gratitude and love in the face of the sorrows of life.
The Dali Lama: A Life of Compassion by Sheila Rivera. A sweet book for young children about the life of the Dali Lama.
Somebody Loves You, Mr Hatch by Eileen Spinelli. Examines the effect that love and tender regard can have on an existence.
The Way to Make Perfect Mountains by Byrd Baylor. A collection of Native American legends about sacred mountains.
Our Goals For All Children's Education
Positive Socialization and Social Responsibility
Care for others and take responsibility for their welfare; is friendly and kind; has good manners contributes to the goals of groups to which they belongs; is fair and honest in their dealings with others; care for plants and animals and helps preserve the environment; and contributes to making this a better world, especially by engaging in volunteer work without expectation of personal gain.
Maintains their natural curiosity, concentration and love of learning; has a love of books and a wide vocabulary; understands the purpose of reading, writing and talking is communication; has math ability commensurate with their need; is extroverted and confident in their ability to find the world at large and of the various laws that govern its functions, political and physical.
Has a high level of integrity; is cooperative yet stands up for their own beliefs; knows they are a loved member of a fully functional family; learns important lessons, such as that strength does not need to mean aggression, that bad actions do not necessarily mean bad people, and that peace begins with each of us; learns positive lessons from his parents and other parents about what is it to be a mother or a father; understands the inter-relatedness of life; is free of prejudice and has the courage to stand up to peer pressure; and learns our religious / philosophical beliefs and is respectful of the beliefs of others.
Is physically fit; knows and applies rules of good health, such as proper nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep, and fresh air; cares for his body without catering to it unnecessarily; is aware of and can avoid dangers such as drugs and alcohol; and enjoys participating in a variety of sports for fun and exercise, and not just because of competition.
Understands the various machines and appliances in his environment and achieves competence in their use; contributes to the family by doing chores commensurate with their ability; takes care of their own needs, such as making their own snacks and cleaning up after themselves; using their homemade phone books (with pictures of each person beside the names and numbers) to call up friends or entertains themselves without adults, TV or video games; understands from first hand experience the relationship of work to the accomplishment of ones goals; and observes a wide variety of occupations and possible careers.
Is playful, has a good sense of humor, and knows how to have fun without harm to themselves or others; has observed and participated in disputes and learned how to negotiate to resolve them to a win-win end; is loved and loving; learns how to deal with emotions such as anger and grief; and has their self-trust intact, is aware of the strength of the force for good in the world, and energetically engages in “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”
Enjoys numerous types of art, music, and dancing, both as a spectator and as a participant; enjoys the theater (as in plays not just movies); care for their possessions and their appearance, appreciates the peace and beauty of nature and is creative.
Busy Bees In The Garden
The kids picked radishes, wild grape tomatoes, basil & potatoes. Then they planted bok choi from seeds they harvested & yellow cherry tomatoes from seeds they harvested & helped secure a mini fence for the tomatoes to climb up! It's been an AWESOME morning!! 😃
When Should I Place My Child On Your Waitlist?
These days, many parents are so intent on getting quality care for their kids, that they are signing up at popular child-care centers at the moment they know they are expecting a baby—or even before.
Many child-care centers (like Ka Hana Pono) don't offer applications, instead they give new parents a wait-list form. This means many families spend the first two years of their child's lives on a day-care / childcare / preschool wait list.
With more women than ever in the work force, many of the country's roughly 11,000 child-care centers are full to capacity. Ka Hana Pono has been full & maintaining a waitlist since opening in 2009.
The rules governing wait lists are roughly the same for all of them: Slots are assigned on a first-come and pay the enrollment fee, first-served basis. Siblings of children who are already enrolled or were previously enrolled typically get first dibs on openings, to keep families together.
To secure a slot, directors advise wait-listing your child at least a year or more before you expect to need care.
Ka Hana Pono's Director Angelica Friedmann recommends placing your child on the waitlist at six months of age for enrollment at twenty-four months.
Many child-care centers (like Ka Hana Pono) don't offer applications, instead they give new parents a wait-list form. This means many families spend the first two years of their child's lives on a day-care / childcare / preschool wait list.
With more women than ever in the work force, many of the country's roughly 11,000 child-care centers are full to capacity. Ka Hana Pono has been full & maintaining a waitlist since opening in 2009.
The rules governing wait lists are roughly the same for all of them: Slots are assigned on a first-come and pay the enrollment fee, first-served basis. Siblings of children who are already enrolled or were previously enrolled typically get first dibs on openings, to keep families together.
To secure a slot, directors advise wait-listing your child at least a year or more before you expect to need care.
Ka Hana Pono's Director Angelica Friedmann recommends placing your child on the waitlist at six months of age for enrollment at twenty-four months.
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