Raising Keiki Maui Style!
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start will be accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year, beginning Wednesday, February 1, 2011. Head Start is a federal program that provides Early Childhood development services to families that meet the selection criteria. Children born in 2008 and 2009 are eligible for enrollment. Parents/ Legal Guardians will be required to… [Continue Reading]
WHEN TODDLERS ARE PICKY EATERS F ighting over food is never fun at the dinner table. Every parent seems to have the same problem with at least one of their children, or maybe all of them. The food is either “yucky” or “gross”. They may not like the food you lovingly cook or they may… [Continue Reading]
Institute for Family Enrichment 344-3379 Keiki Play Morning Mondays, Kahului Boys and Girls Club, Tuesdays Kama’ole 3 near the lifeguard stand, on the grass, Wednesdays Haiku Boys and Girls Club at Haiku Community Center, Thursdays Kula Park, next to Kula Elementary School, near the swings. Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 9.30-11.30 0-6yrs and their parents, grandparents,… [Continue Reading]
TODDLER CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS Christmas Cinnamon Ornaments You’ll need: 1. 1 cup applesauce 2. 1 ounce cinnamon 3. 1 ounce ground cloves 4. 1 ounce ground nutmeg 5. 1 ounce ground ginger 6. Cinnamon for the cutting board Combine all the ingredients to make a stiff dough. Roll the dough out on a board… [Continue Reading]
Congratulations to the following keiki who won our Cover Kids Contest giveaway! Each won a custom photo shoot from Baby Hawaii! Ukulele Fun in the Sun! Summer Bliss!
Help! My kindergartener hates school all of a sudden Dear Dr. Heather, My son Ethan started out in kindergarten this year. We all thought he was ready. He loved it at first – but now we have to drag a screaming child to class every morning. His teacher is very sweet and we don’t understand… [Continue Reading]
SeaWees: “Mighty Minis” Now in its 7th year, Seawees is a Wednesday morning program for children ages 3-5 and their parents/caregivers. A developmentally appropriate early childhood program, SeaWees includes music/movement, demonstrations and guided exploration delivered in a child-centered environment. Sign up for a single class or for the entire session. Each session consists of 4… [Continue Reading]
Play with Play Dough and Sand and Begin the Love of Learning: To exercise my imagination. Concepts of size, shape and volume, empty and full. How to use tools. Concepts of warm and cool, wet, damp and dry, heavy and light. How to play socially with others. To create systems for classifying, ordering & arranging-skills… [Continue Reading]
Finding The Right Preschool Dear Dr. Heather, What should I be looking for in a preschool for my son? Signed, Cory in Kihei Dear Cory, I consult at preschools a lot. What I’ve noticed is how much the atmosphere varies from classroom to classroom. A great classroom is filled with busy, happy, cooperative kids…. [Continue Reading]
The Online-Virtual Education Fair is happening now! Choosing the right educational environment for your child is important. Explore local education options on your own time, 24/7 and with no pressure. It's insightful, easy and fun!
We are now hosting the Maui Online-Virtual Spring Camp Fair! You’ll find a variety of Camp offerings for spring break! Click here to enter!
