A is for Aloha

Books:

A is for Aloha by Y'ilano Goldsberry

Aloha is by Tammy Paikai

The Gift of Aloha by Gill Mc Bernet

H is for Hawaii by Trish Madson

Aloha Bear and the Meaning of Aloha by Dick Adair

Aloha Delores by

Junie B. First Grade Aloha Ha Ha by Barbra Park

Lesson Plan:

Did you know that in the Hawaiian language, ALOHA stands for much more than hello, goodbye and love?  It is the 'joyful sharing of life energy in the present." - Serge Kahili King. Today, let's learn more about what Aloha means by reading one or more of the books listed above, while coloring A is for Aloha page in your coloring book, practice writing the letter A/a and write the word Aloha. Practice your Hawaiian Themed Alphabet flashcards and color the one for A today.

Let’s make more Aloha Connections today with our Arts + Crafts:

“At the root, making art

is about connection.

Connection with yourself,

connection with others,

connection with the earth,

connection with the cosmos,

connection with flow state,

connection with life force,

and connection with

what it feels like to be

fully alive and free

in your own skin, and heart.

This is how

we are meant to feel

and how we thrive.

Keep creating in the face of everything.

Just keep creating.”

                              - Victoria Erickson​​​​​​​

Craft: Aloha Flower Wishing Garden

For this craft, we are going to color flowers, and think and ponder the question: “What do you wish for all beings?” Think of your families, friends, neighbourhood, animals, etc. Record those wishes down onto the circles that will be placed in the center of each flower. You and your children may have more than one wish, and more than one flower to paint and add to your garden. As we go through the Hawaiian Alphabet Curriculum, you may wish to add more wishes to your garden as you learn more about the beauty of Hawaii.

Supplies Needed:

Paint

Art Paper

Large Poster Board




Steps:

Paint your flowers in all kinds of colors. Read the books for this lesson again, about Aloha.

Listen to this beautiful Hawaiian Music While Creating Your Art Today:



Recipe: Aloha Oatmeal Cookies

  • 2 sticks butter softened, I prefer salted.

  • 2 cups brown sugar packed

  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten

  • 1 tablespoon buttermilk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup almond flour

  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups quick oats

  • 1½ cups chopped macadamia nuts

  • 1 cup sweetened coconut

Steps:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl, using a hand mixer), cream the butter and the brown sugar. 

  3. In a small bowl, beat the eggs and the buttermilk.

  4. Add the egg mixture to the creamed butter mixture and blend well, making sure to scrape the sides of your bowl.

  5. In another large bowl, add the flour, almond meal, oatmeal, baking soda, and salt and whisk to combine.

  6. Add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture, in 3 separate additions, and blend until just combined.

  7. Once the dough is thoroughly combined, add the coconut and the macadamia nuts.

  8. Blend until all the ingredients are completely combined.

  9. Using a tablespoon, drop your dough onto parchment lined baking sheets.

  10. Bake the cookies in a preheated oven for 18-20 minutes rotating the baking sheets halfway through the baking process.

  11. Remove the cookies to a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Repeat process with the remaining dough.

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