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Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
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How do you say: Where is the ______?
Ma hea ka/ ke ______?
Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
Celebrate and learn a phrase of the day.
More ‘ōlelo »

How do you say:

Where is the ______?

Ma hea ka/ ke ______?
Hālau Lahaina, malu i ka ‘ulu

Hānai i ke keiki, ola ka lāhui

Nurture the child and the lāhui thrives

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    Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi is here, and there are so many ways to celebrate and strengthen our language! Whether you’re just starting or already fluent, every effort to ʻōlelo makes a difference. Here are 5 ways to participate this month:
🗣️ Speak Hawaiian every day. Whether it’s a simple “mahalo nui” or a full conversation, ʻaʻa i ka ʻōlelo!
📍 Attend an Ola Ka ʻĪ event and connect with other ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi speakers.
🧡 Take an in-person Hawaiian language class at @zippys
📱 Practice daily with Duolingo to build consistency.
📚 Explore resources from Kamehameha Publishing to deepen your ʻike. E ola mau ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi! #mahinaolelohawaii #olelohawaii #eolamaukaolelohawaii #HawaiianLanguageMonth #ImuaKamehameha

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    Mai poina! Applications for Kamehameha Preschools close tomorrow, January 31! Don’t miss this chance to give your keiki a strong foundation in Hawaiian culture-based education. At our kula kamaliʻi, learning comes to life through play, discovery, and a deep connection to ʻāina. With the guidance of kumu and the support of their classmates, our haumāna engage in hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning. Learn more and apply at ksbe.edu/apply/preschool

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    🙌🏾 At Kamehameha Preschools, we embrace moments for hands-on discovery!From shaping creativity with play dough to expressing aloha through mele and ʻukulele, painting vibrant visions, and even celebrating the joy of nature with leaves flying high, our haumāna immerse themselves in learning experiences that ignite curiosity and connection. At Hoaliku Drake Preschool in Waiʻanae (pictured) and our other 29 locations, keiki build skills, confidence, and a cultural foundation that will guide them for years to come. Learn more about Kamehameha Preschools and apply by this Friday, January 31, 2025 at ksbe.edu/apply/preschool

Kamehameha Schools' admissions policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. #imuakamehameha #kamehamehaschools #hawaiianculturebasededucation #oiwilearning #kamehamehapreschool #preschool