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Hawaiian Summer Camp

This 4 day class is all about the beautiful islands of Hawai'i. I grew up on the Big Island and love teaching about Hawaii's culture and language. Day 1: Introduction to Hawaii. How to read the language, natural wonders and get to know what we like about Hawaii. Day 2: Continue with our exploration of Hawaiian words and wonders. Play a game of "'ono" (delicious) or "not 'ono" with some traditional Hawaiian foods. Day 3: Hawaii's Celebrations and fun activities: Hawai'i has a rich culture and celebrations are a big part of life on the islands. Day 4: Culmination class including dancing a little bit of easy hula! (see description below)

Dani Deshotel Montessori Certified Teacher

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(275)

What's included

4 live meetings

2 in-class hours

Class Experience

A full immersion into Hawaii this summer!  From celebrations like Lu'au and May day, students will see and discuss the cultural celebrations in Hawaii. Talk about surfing, hiking, snorkeling and fun activities in Hawaii. Students will learn essential Hawaiian words and how to read any word in the Hawaiian language by learning the vowel sounds.  If you visit Hawaii after this class, you will be fully prepared with understanding of Hawaii and vocabulary you might encounter. We will talk about the Aloha spirit, which is something that should carry outside of Hawaii, it is the idea of caring for others always. 
Class Breakdown: 
Class 1 & 2: Introduction to Hawaii, where is Hawaii? When did it become a state? What language is spoken? What are the natural wonders? (volcanoes, snow) We will Introduce the Hawaiian language so that students gain confidence in reading Hawaiian words. An introduction to some commonly used words in Hawaii. Game of 'ono or not 'ono. 
Class 3: Culture in Hawaii. Celebrations and culture are very important to the people of Hawaii. We will learn about May day and Merrie Monarch, a large hula celebration on the Big Island. We will watch some hula and talk about what it is. We will discuss why cultural celebrations are important. Learn about fun activities from surfing, hiking, kiting, snorkeling, scuba diving, and more! The options of fun things to do in Hawaii are many! Photos and fun videos as well as discussion in this class. 
Class 3: This class will be a culmination of the entire course. We will discuss the "spirit of aloha" in Hawaii and how we can carry it into our lives wherever we are. The activity for this class is learning a bit of Hula! Yes, boys and men dance hula too! We will have a fun game to test students on what they have learned in this course. There will be time for questions and answers with the teacher about living in Hawaii. Students are encouraged to draw their favorite thing about Hawaii during class to share with the other students. 
See you there!
Aloha!

Learning Goals

Learn all about Hawaii

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Dani Deshotel Montessori Certified Teacher

Joined May, 2020

4.9

275reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

My name is Dani!
 A little about my background in teaching: 
I attended the University of Hawaii where I studied Education and earned a Bachelors in Art. I earned my Montessori certificate from North American Montessori and taught Pre-school for two years. I furthered my Montessori training and taught the Elementary class (1-3rd grade). Two years ago I began  teaching English online.  I am truly amazed at the connections and learning that can happen through the computer screen! I was an interventionist at my local K-2 school working with students who need support in reading and math. 
I live in Louisiana with my husband and two children. I love animals, I love to grow fruits and  vegetables in my garden. I think creating a love of learning begins with a human connection. I like to have fun and be happy in classes.
You may notice all of my classes (except P.E.) are for a maximum of 6 students. I like to keep my class size smaller to encourage student output and participation. 
I will see you in class thank you!