Download Word cards encouraging pono actions Students will: * Learn about or revisit the concepts “words have power” and “thoughts become things” * Develop a pattern of reflecting on a “word of the day” and what insights they can
Download Making Polynesian designs, shapes, and symbols Students will: - Gain knowledge about Polynesian designs, shapes, and symbols - Deepen understanding of connections to the environment and things important - Create a representation of self
Download Exploring Culture through storytelling Students will: * Use a writing template that encourages exploration of their cultural heritage * Interview family members & co-write a cultural heritage poem using same template * Practice presentation skills by reading aloud their poems * Explore diverse mediums of expression for sharing their poems with an audience
Download Creating meaningful representations Students will: * Focus attention on relevant topics (self, family, community) * Learn about the meanings of symbols, both historical and current * Create meaningful representations that incorporate historic Hawaiian symbols
Download How it looks & how it feels to be bullied Students will:* Experience and discuss a “visual message” that demonstrates the effects of bullying on any youth or adult * Better understand the power of their words
Download Keeping your inner light shining brightStudents will:- Develop a deeper understanding of self and inner strength- Participate in group problem solving that encourages positive solutions
Download Genuine? Fake? Smiles cause…Students will: Increase ability to determine a genuine or fake smile Learn how smiling can affect your thoughts & feelings Understand that smiles positively affect others around you
Download Weaving strands to strengthen intentStudents will: Learn a way of leadership in Hawai‘i before the ali‘i system of governance Create an ‘Aha where each aho has meaningful representation Apply understanding of ‘Aha to support health and well being for individuals & groups