KCAA Preschools of Hawai'i

Role play gives children the chance to explore the world through imagination. ✨

Whether pretending to be a doctor, chef, teacher, firefighter, or parent children build communication, creativity, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills through play.

Sometimes the best learning happens when children simply pretend. 🎭

MAHALO to our community partners, David Na, Treasurer and Jon Lee President of http://www.kia-hawaii.org/ for this $12,000 donation! Proceeds from the recent Kaka'ako Improvement Association golf tournament hosted at the beautiful https://www.pearlatkalauao.com/. Special thanks to Muriel parents for their raffle prize donations too: Maxi Hawaiian Jewelry for their $1,000 Silver Sponsorship (Kaze and Hazen), Hawaiian Airlines (Jovie); Excel Dermatology of Hawaii (Oliver); Izakaya
Uosan (Kanoa); The Honolulu Cookie Company (Chloe); Mrs. Katherine Moriyama (Brooklyn); Such a great event!

Giving children small opportunities to be independent helps build confidence little by little. ✨

Simple moments—like speaking up to order their own meal at a restaurant, carrying their cup, or handing money to a cashier—help children practice communication, decision-making, and self-confidence in real-world settings.

Sometimes the smallest responsibilities can create the biggest sense of pride. 💛

Headʻs up -- free meals this summer offered via several Hawai'i Public Schools. Details here!

https://hawaiipublicschools.org/2026-summer-meals-offered/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRzb2lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8eG3yl4BGXO7SZV2A-eTVolcXv-DOtPIH4rulA_hSWyDVeFNRUL2LEq5Dxc_aem_eWldTlfLqH2_YuZheu-_VQ

Free summer meals offered at 74 HIDOE schools for children 18 and under – Hawaiʻi State Department of Education The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced that 74 public schools will offer free summer meals to children ages 18 and younger, starting June 9 through July 17. Meals are available Monday through Friday through the USDA’s Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program. Children do not need...

Preparing for kindergarten includes simple everyday experiences help build confidence and readiness:
• Practice independence skills like putting on shoes and washing hands
• Read together daily
• Encourage sharing, taking turns, and following simple directions
• Build fine motor skills through drawing, cutting, and playdough
• Create routines for meals, bedtime, and cleanup

Most importantly, help children feel curious, capable, and excited to learn. ✨

We’re honored to be nominated for Hawaiʻi’s Best Preschool! ⭐ If KCAA has been part of your family’s journey, we’d be grateful for your support. Mahalo for helping us continue making a difference for Hawaiʻi’s keiki. Vote by May 26!

https://www.staradvertiser.com/hawaiisbest2026/ #/gallery/?group=538380

Outdoor pretend play gives children the freedom to imagine, create, and move. 🦸‍♂️✨

Whether they’re superheroes saving the day, explorers on an adventure, or chefs running an outdoor “restaurant,” pretend play helps build creativity, communication, problem-solving, and social skills.

Find the many ways to add fresh air, movement, and imagination together—and play becomes powerful learning. 🌿

Looking for a fun weekend idea? Check out Sweetland Farm for fun filled animal interaction, goat cheese making and much more!

VISIT | Sweetland Farm Visit Our farm is in a beautiful location with much to see and learn. Our mission is to educate our youth about our operation and about the importance of agriculture to our island. Visitors leave our tours stimulated by the experience and captivated by our friendly goats. Open to the public:Thursday...

Friendships are an important part of early childhood. 💛

Through play and everyday interactions, children learn how to share, communicate, solve problems, show empathy, and build trust with others.

These early friendships help children feel connected, supported, and confident as they grow and learn together. ✨

Simple cause-and-effect play helps children begin to understand how their actions create outcomes. 💡

Activities like rolling a marble down a track, building ramps, knocking down dominoes, or pouring water through funnels encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and early critical thinking skills.

For young children, learning often starts with one simple question: “What happens if I try this?” ✨