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Wai Huihia Kumu Network
Wai Huihia Kumu Network
IPES Presentation 2/18/25
IPES Presentation 2/18/25
Jordan Shirk and Stephanie Ceus, 5th and 6th-grade teachers at Iroquois Point Elementary, were honored to share the moʻolelo of the IPES Orchard at the Wai Huihia Kumu Meeting on February 18, 2025.
Here are the links to their presentation, more information on the resources shared, and to sign up for future Wai Huihia Kumu Network meetings.
2025: Year of Our Community Forests
2025: Year of Our Community Forests
Orchard Book Club
Orchard Book Club
The Hidden Life of Trees
The Hidden Life of Trees
by: Peter Wohlleben
How did reading The Hidden Life of Trees change the way you think about forests and nature?
Did The Hidden Life of Trees inspire you to take a closer look at the trees around you? What did you notice after reading it?
How do you think the ideas in this book can influence how we approach conservation and environmental care?
Become a Tree Campus K-12
Become a Tree Campus K-12
Arbor Day Foundation
Arbor Day Foundation
The IPES Treehugger Committee has submitted our SY 24-25 application to become a Tree Campus K-12. We’ll share updates once we hear back!
National Schoolyard Forest System®
National Schoolyard Forest System®
Join a national movement to expand child-accessible tree canopy on public school grounds across the U.S., providing essential shade and protection for PreK-12 students facing rising temperatures due to climate change.
Explore the Resource Library for grants, design ideas, lesson plans, and more to help bring greener, cooler spaces to your school!
ALOHA CIRCLEs
ALOHA CIRCLEs
One WOrd INtention
One WOrd INtention
This quick and meaningful activity can be used to open or close your space. At the start of the day, haumāna share one word that represents their intention, focus, or goal. Alternatively, they can reflect on their feelings at the end of the day. Students may share their word verbally or in writing. A One Word Intention serves as a simple yet powerful reminder of what they want to embody or prioritize, whether for the day, a project, or a personal journey.
OLI
OLI
Oli mahalo
Oli mahalo
F4A IPES Oli_Keahi O Pu'uloa.docxIPES Oli: Keahi o' pu'uloa
IPES Oli: Keahi o' pu'uloa
Created by Kupuna Ron Wise, Leeward Dist. Coordinator
KILO
KILO
Developing Kilo Vision
Developing Kilo Vision
Weather
Weather
Common Wind patterns for Hawaii
Common Wind patterns for Hawaii
ʻĀina BASED EDUCATION
ʻĀina BASED EDUCATION
Mālama Learning Center
Mālama Learning Center
Mālama Learning Center has you covered from Aloha ʻĀina Packets to invasive species info to healthy recipes and beyond. Don't forget to sign up to join the Wai Huihia Kumu Network!
ʻĀINA In Schools by the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation
ʻĀINA In Schools by the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation
We always recite the ʻĀina In Schools safety pledge before entering our orchard. This website offers a wealth of lesson plans and ʻĀina-based activities tailored specifically to Hawai‘i.
Grade 5
Grade 5
The Kōkua Foundation’s ʻĀINA in Schools lesson on growing the Three Sisters helps students connect with 5th-grade social studies standards by exploring how North America’s geography shapes Native American societies (Geography SS.5.1.14.1) and by comparing cultural elements in early Native American communities (History SS.5.1.17.2). Through hands-on learning about traditional planting methods of corn, beans, and squash, students gain a deeper understanding of historical concepts and cultural traditions.
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