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End-of-Year Reflections: A Joyful Journey of Growth at Hala Kahiki Montessori School of Lana’i
As we close out another school year at Hala Kahiki Montessori School – on the beautiful island of Lāna‘i – we pause to reflect on the journey we’ve shared with our students, families, and each other. In the quiet moments and the spirited ones, in the small milestones and big breakthroughs, this year has been…
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Creating a “Yes Space” for Young Children – Encouraging Independence Through Environment and Language
A Montessori Perspective on Parenting with PositivityAt Hala Kahiki Montessori School of Lāna‘i, we embrace the Hawaiian value of aloha—love, respect, and kindness—and we infuse this spirit into everything we do. One of the simplest and most powerful ways you can carry these values into your home is by creating a yes space. Rooted in Montessori philosophy,…
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The Absorbent Mind: How Young Children Learn and How We Can Support Them
Maria Montessori’s concept of the absorbent mind is one of the most powerful insights into early childhood development. She observed that from birth to around age six, children learn in a way that is entirely different from adults. Instead of absorbing information through conscious effort, young children take in everything around them naturally and effortlessly—like…
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Food and The Young Child – Nurturing a Healthy Relationship with Food
As caregivers of young children, we share a common objective – fostering a healthy relationship between the child and food. Our aim is for children to enjoy meals while ensuring they are eating enough to sustain the great work happening in their physical, mental and spiritual development. The eating patterns of young children can be…
