The Wisdom of Our Kupuna |
A discussion on traditional beliefs and practices of Hawaiians in childrearing and nurturing young children. |
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School Readiness/Transitions |
There is a vision that all children in Hawai'i will enter the formal schooling process "ready to learn." What does this mean, and how will this be achieved? How can children and schools better handle the transition of children into the formal schooling process? |
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Child Development - The Ages and Stages of Growth and Learning |
While not all children develop and grow at the same pace, there are some common benchmarks that indicate a normal pattern of development. What are these key milestones, and how can knowing them help us in giving our children all they need to succeed? |
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| Learning and Loving to Read |
Generally, children spend the first 8 years of their life learning to read, and then spend the rest of their lives reading to learn. Literacy is a foundational skill that will enable all children to succeed, but more than just learning to read, it is important that children love to read. |
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