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A childʻs connection to nature is vital to their learning and development. It fosters curiosity, peace, and a sense of wonder, while also supporting physical social, emotional, and cognitive development
Preparing meals is an educational experience that fosters independence, practical life skills, and a love for food. When the child is offered opportunities to use real life materials that is child sized, the hands-on learning encourages children to participate in appropriate task from measuring to mixing to chopping and cleaning.
Collaborating with peers is crucial for the childʻs holistic development. It fosters academic, social, emotional, and physical growth in the young child.
Learning life skills builds a childʻs self confidence and independence. Through cooking experiences the child builds essential building blocks that support their cognitive development through math, language, and problem-solving.
E mālama ka ʻāina. Children make connections with the ʻāina through caring for the ʻāina. Building relationships with ʻāina creates a foundation of love and respect for their communities and the communities they will encounter in their lives around the world.
Open-ended, processed-based activities encourage self-expression, creativity, and exploration. It emphasizes the childʻs individual journey of discovery through art, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive abilities like problem-solving.
Building motor skills through meal preparation also gives the child a foundation in a healthy relationship with healthy foods and their peers. While building fine motor, gross motor, control of movement, and hand-eye coordination, the child is also simultaneously engaging with peers and adults with decision making and using communication skills to build healthy interactions.
He keiki aloha ka mea kanu. Children are like plants. They take time to grow, and need love and care from their environment to grow strong and flourish. It involves partnership between educators,parents, families, and communities creating a supportive and enriching environment for young children.
Art is integrated into all areas of development. This allows the child to explore different forms of arts from different perspectives, cultures, mediums, and traditions. Activities are tailored to the specific childʻs developmental stages and interest, allowing for personalized learning experiences.