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

Blog ARCHIVE

Explore our collection of articles on authentic Montessori education, raising capable children, and life on the beautiful island of Lāna’i. While we are no longer publishing new posts, we hope these resources continue to inform and inspire.

Honoring Growth, Change, and Transition
As the natural world moves into full bloom, children turn their attention to flowers, plants, and insects—observing, caring for, and connecting with living things. Through this work, they are not only building coordination and concentration, but also beginning to understand an important truth: that growth is a process, and change is a natural part of […]
When Your Child Won’t Listen: A Montessori Perspective
“Why won’t my child listen?"It’s one of the most common — and most human — questions we hear, and one that often comes up in conversations with families.  In our Montessori community, we gently reframe this question. Instead of asking why a child isn’t listening, we begin to wonder: What is the child trying to […]
Talking with Young Children About Big Events: A Montessori Approach
In the past weeks, our island community has experienced the impact of a Kona-low—bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and major destruction to daily life across the Hawaiian Islands. As adults, we carry concern, logistics, and often worry. But for young children, these moments are processed very differently. In a Montessori environment, we meet the child […]

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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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Lāna‘i, Hawaii

Licensing & Accreditation

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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