Aloha Keiki! - SEL with Mindful Movement & Hula (PK - 2)
Last changed: 07/15/2022 4:29pmPK , K , 1 , 2 | Phy. Education Music Dance |
Dance | English Social Studies |
Both Grade Level and Arts/PE Program | Alignment |
1 | 60 min |
1 | 60 min |
Program length can be adjusted and range from 30-60 minutes. Adjustments may occur depending on student skill, the grade level, and at the teacher's discretion. |
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In-School Workshop | Intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately |
September - November March - June | In-School, |
$10 | 0 |
no | Phone , Email , In-Person |
Percussive dance implements Music system if necessary Original take away to be copied (emailed to teacher in advance)
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Map of the Pacific Ocean that features the Polynesian Islands (if possible) Copies of take-aways (original can be emailed prior to the date of the program) iPod/iPad capable sound system (and PA system for assembly shows)
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Desks and chairs moved to the perimeter of the room to provide an open space for dance movement Students seated in a "U" or "rainbow" shape; arm's distance apart
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I CAN identify characters, settings, and major events in a story through dance (hula).
I CAN make connections with the true meaning of "Aloha" as a moral code of conduct in society, my community, my school and in my home. I CAN perform perform Hawaiian chants and dances. |
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"Keiki" means child or children in Hawaiian. In the Aloha Keiki program, students learn about Hawaiian values and how they can be applied by anyone, anywhere, to cultivate good behavior and right living.
Hawaii has the highest racial minority population in America. Students learn how they can apply the Hawaiian values of "aloha" (love, kindness, and compassion) and "ohana" (family) to create harmony by accepting and welcoming diversity. While learning to perform Hawaiian chants and dances, students learn that hula is a dance form of storytelling; requiring skills such as comprehension, imagery, mindfulness, posture, and spatial awareness. Also performed by men and boys, this oral language tradition has served as an effective means of preserving ancient wisdom and documenting Hawaiian history and mythology for centuries. Connections are made with language arts, history, geography, and social studies. A note from Mrs. Joyner"s 3rd Grade Class at Veteran"s School in Norwich, CT: "Thank you for teaching us the Hawaiian dance. We learned so much about Hawaiian culture. You are an amazing dancer and teacher to us. You gave us confidence on the stage. Some of us had stage fright but we overcame it. You gave us happiness"¦ Thank you for teaching us what "Live Aloha" means and how to treat everyone like they"re family." A note from Jennifer Furlong, Principal, Saint Bridget School, Cheshire: ""¦We had a wonderful morning with you learning all about your beautiful culture. The language and dance still linger here. We enjoyed your presentation very much!" Songs, dances, choreography, and terminology vary according to skill and grade levels. |
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*make copies of take always and hand them out to student *assist with loading in and out of equipment and supplies if necessary *assist with arranging and keeping the students in a "U" or "rainbow" shape formation- arm's distance apart, if possible *assist with operating the music No more than 2 caregivers would be necessary
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