Papahana Kuaola

Papahana Kuaola’s No Na Mo’olelo O Hawaii project addresses Native Hawaiian students’ need for effective literacy opportunities that are culturally-based and responsive to their learning styles. The project will target students, teachers, and community members on the islands of O’ahu, Moloka’i and Lana’i to increase interest in reading through understanding and appreciation of traditional Hawaiian literature. Through field trip experiences, participants will learn about the significant cultural and historical sites on these islands as they follow a trail of mo’olelo recounting tales of past times. An exploration booklet developed for each interpretive field experience will support and guide these family learning experiences.