Gain access to the full Grade 2: Reading and Literacy curriculum — eight culturally grounded units aligned with second-grade literacy standards.
Deepen student comprehension and vocabulary through Hawaiian stories, mele, and mo‘olelo that highlight aloha, kuleana, and mālama ‘āina.
Guide students to become fluent readers and thoughtful writers who can connect literacy to culture, environment, and personal experience.
Strengthen Reading Skills Through the Language of Hawai‘i
Grade 2: Reading and Literacy builds on the foundations of earlier grades by guiding students toward independence in reading and writing. Through a culturally rich curriculum, keiki explore story structure, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies while engaging with the same Big Ideas found throughout the Kaukoe a Po‘ohala series — from ʻohana and pilina to kaiāulu and mālama ‘āina. Each 4-week unit includes: - Read-alouds and close reading lessons featuring Hawaiian and local authors - Vocabulary and comprehension practice through discussion and journaling - Writing projects including narratives, informative texts, and reflections - Cultural learning activities that connect academic content to Hawaiian values and place-based experiences By weaving reading and writing with Hawaiian stories and worldviews, this program helps students read with understanding, write with purpose, and think with aloha.