Receive the full Kaukoe a Po‘ohala Kindergarten curriculum — all 8 units of standards-aligned literacy instruction built around Hawaiian culture and values.
Get structured, easy-to-follow lessons that integrate reading, phonics, and writing with mo‘olelo, mele, and real-life connections to Hawai‘i’s environment.
Empower your students to become confident readers while developing a deep appreciation for Hawaiian language, culture, and place.
Learn to Read Through the Stories of Hawai‘i
Kaukoe a Po‘ohala is a culturally grounded Kindergarten literacy program created to nurture early readers through the language, stories, and wisdom of Hawai‘i. Across 8 units (4 weeks each), keiki explore Big Ideas and Essential Questions that connect literacy skills to their daily lives and cultural identity. Each unit includes: - Read-alouds by Hawaiian and local authors - Shared reading and writing lessons aligned with Kindergarten standards - Phonics and phonemic awareness activities - Culturally rooted projects tied to values like aloha, kuleana, and mālama ʻāina Through this program, students learn not only how to read, but also why reading matters — as a bridge to understanding themselves, their ʻohana, and their island home.