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Calendar

Download the 2022 - 2023 School calendar

OCT

15

Preview Day for New Families

Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Tour the new campus, visit with teachers, and get to know other families

OCT

17

First Day of School

Monday, See you at 8:30am!


NOV

12

Open House for the Community

Saturday, 10:00am - 12:00pm

We’re happy to welcome community members to tour the campus and learn more about the school

NOV

24

Friendsgiving Celebration

Wednesday

Children will help prepare a Thanksgiving feast and learn more about this holiday

DEC

17

Hala Kahiki Kalikimaka 

Saturday, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Families are cordially invited to our winter festival featuring holiday treats, crafts, activities, and performances by the children

DEC

19

Winter Break

Monday, December 19th, 2022 - Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

School closed

SCHOOL

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Blog

Welcome to the home of the official blog for Hala Kahiki where you'll find information about the benefits of authentic Montessori, raising capable children, and living life on the beautiful island of Lāna‘i.

Creating a “Yes Space” for Young Children – Encouraging Independence Through Environment and Language
  • Nichole Holtvluwer
  • April 24, 2025
  • 1:46 am
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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
  • Nichole Holtvluwer
  • March 31, 2025
  • 11:40 pm
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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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6 Essential Things the Young Child Needs from an Adult: A Guide for Montessori Parents 
  • Nichole Holtvluwer
  • February 28, 2025
  • 1:58 am
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As parents of young children in Lāna’i, Hawaii, we are privileged to be raising children in one of the most tranquil, close-knit communities in the world. At the heart of this special place is the opportunity to nurture your child’s growth in a way that respects their individuality, fosters independence, and builds a love for […]
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Blog

This is the official blog for Hala Kahiki where we share information about the benefits of authentic Montessori, raising capable children, and living life on the beautiful island of Lāna‘i.

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Hala Kahiki is licensed by the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services. The third year of its Primary program (kindergarten) is also licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools (HCPS). Additionally, the school is approved by the State of Hawaii Department of Health to provide limited food service.

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