๐ Talofa Lava!!
I just wanted to stop by and give a shout-out to all my middle-child(ren) peeps out there ๐
Today is OUR day!! click ↠ National Middle Child Day ↞
There are many attributes or roles assigned to a middle child (or middle children).
One I like to emphasize is independence - At least that was my unique characteristic ๐
We're pretty good at figuring things out. We're not burdened with responsibility like the ulumatua or eldest and not babied like the ui'i or youngest.
By the time we've entered the world, our parents are no longer new-hovering parents and they've already learned to just let us explore and discover the world on our own.
Hence, our independent streak ๐
Of course, I love you - no matter which order you are ๐
but today - give a middle child a big hug ๐ค and kiss ๐ and let them know how special they are.
I have here some old worksheets but still great reminders for the kiddos - terms for family members and where they fall on the family tree ๐ณ
Malo,
๐
~h
Monday, August 12, 2019
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
๐๐ต Dear Mama...๐ฉ๐
๐๐ตToday is National Gorgeous Grandmother's Day. ๐ฉ๐
For those of you lucky enough to still have your grandmothers around, I envy you! ๐
I miss my dearest grandmother with every passing day....๐ฉ
but she still lives in my treasured memories...๐
I have๐ here ๐ some worksheets for the young un's to help celebrate Mama….๐ ๐ช
Let's honor the special matriarch of the family and let kiddos give Al♥fas to Mama today...๐
For those of you lucky enough to still have your grandmothers around, I envy you! ๐
I miss my dearest grandmother with every passing day....๐ฉ
but she still lives in my treasured memories...๐
I have๐ here ๐ some worksheets for the young un's to help celebrate Mama….๐ ๐ช
Let's honor the special matriarch of the family and let kiddos give Al♥fas to Mama today...๐
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
๐Summer Reading๐ ๐
๐ YAY! I've been working hard ๐…. maybe the warm weather gave me energy ☀ ๐ช
But I am here to post our summer sight read words for the kiddos...๐ ๐
Yes I know it's summer but that is no excuse!
My 6 year old has homework too ๐ but it is only to keep their minds fresh and active ๐
they will benefit in the end and will thank you for it ๐๐
Why not print ⟾these⟽, take them to the beach ♒ so you can work on it there?
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Just a thought ๐°
But I am here to post our summer sight read words for the kiddos...๐ ๐
Yes I know it's summer but that is no excuse!
My 6 year old has homework too ๐ but it is only to keep their minds fresh and active ๐
they will benefit in the end and will thank you for it ๐๐
Why not print ⟾these⟽, take them to the beach ♒ so you can work on it there?
๐ญ
Just a thought ๐°
Monday, July 8, 2019
⛱Summer Counting - Numera ๐ le sama ๐
๐ ๐ง Greetings!! ๐
If I haven't mentioned this before, I'll say it now. Summer is my FAV๐RITE time of year!!⛱
I was born in Iuni/June so maybe that's why I L๐VE summer months ๐
Geminis are also direct tropical signs according to the astrological chart ๐ ๐ ♊
And lastly, I was born on an island where it is hot year round ๐๐
So now that I'm in my element, I do what I do best in the warm months -
I go to the beach and lay near the water ๐ ๐๐ด
There's an irresistible pull of the waves that is overpowering and mesmerizing...I dont even jump in (Lake Michigan is fresh water, I'm a salt-water kinda gal ๐ )
- I just sit on the sand and stare at the glistening waves.
Besides, summer months in the Mid-west only last a few weeks ๐.
Then its back to cold and blistering snow ⛄
So here I have for you some summer-inspired worksheets.
I have created some previously and you can find them ⇨here ⇦
and I haven't been too productive lately.
I'm busy being a beach bum ๐⛱
๐,
~h
If I haven't mentioned this before, I'll say it now. Summer is my FAV๐RITE time of year!!⛱
I was born in Iuni/June so maybe that's why I L๐VE summer months ๐
Geminis are also direct tropical signs according to the astrological chart ๐ ๐ ♊
And lastly, I was born on an island where it is hot year round ๐๐
So now that I'm in my element, I do what I do best in the warm months -
I go to the beach and lay near the water ๐ ๐๐ด
There's an irresistible pull of the waves that is overpowering and mesmerizing...I dont even jump in (Lake Michigan is fresh water, I'm a salt-water kinda gal ๐ )
- I just sit on the sand and stare at the glistening waves.
Besides, summer months in the Mid-west only last a few weeks ๐.
Then its back to cold and blistering snow ⛄
So here I have for you some summer-inspired worksheets.
I have created some previously and you can find them ⇨here ⇦
and I haven't been too productive lately.
I'm busy being a beach bum ๐⛱
๐,
~h
Monday, July 1, 2019
๐ฎ Happy Samoan Language Week ๐ ๐
Just wanted to say:
And I've added some pages here from my book -๐-
if you want a copy, they are available ๐ here ๐
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Its a Niu- Day ๐ด๐
Hello there world!! Happy niu - Day ๐
Today is National Coconut Day! ๐ Click ⇢ here ⇠ for more about this day.
Because I'm a Pacific Islander, I have GOT to celebrate this day!! ๐
Samoans call the coconut tree or niu (pronounced nee-oo or new) the "Tree of Life". ๐ด
There is no part of the tree that is unused and we've managed to utilize everything from the bark to the leaf to the seed.
It literally provides everything you could think of to survive: shelter, clothing, food, utensils and so forth.
I chuckle every time a new article is released about the health benefits of coconut or coconut oil because we've already discovered this centuries ago. ๐
So in honor of this day, I share some niu worksheets for the kiddos ๐ - yes, I'm enjoying the play on words!
But I hope they will learn the benefits of the coconut tree which has sustained our people through time.
To cap it off, I share a recipe of one of our family favorites → coconut bread or falaoa popo ๐
So, sip on a nice cold niu and enjoy coconut day ๐
Soifua,
~h
Today is National Coconut Day! ๐ Click ⇢ here ⇠ for more about this day.
Because I'm a Pacific Islander, I have GOT to celebrate this day!! ๐
Samoans call the coconut tree or niu (pronounced nee-oo or new) the "Tree of Life". ๐ด
There is no part of the tree that is unused and we've managed to utilize everything from the bark to the leaf to the seed.
It literally provides everything you could think of to survive: shelter, clothing, food, utensils and so forth.
I chuckle every time a new article is released about the health benefits of coconut or coconut oil because we've already discovered this centuries ago. ๐
So in honor of this day, I share some niu worksheets for the kiddos ๐ - yes, I'm enjoying the play on words!
But I hope they will learn the benefits of the coconut tree which has sustained our people through time.
To cap it off, I share a recipe of one of our family favorites → coconut bread or falaoa popo ๐
So, sip on a nice cold niu and enjoy coconut day ๐
Soifua,
~h
popo on beach ๐ด- Tutuila Island, American Samoa
Thursday, June 20, 2019
๐ Roma, Italia, Atenai, Eleni ✈ Rome & Athens
๐ Buongiorno & ฮฮฑฮปฮทฮผฮญฯฮฑ (kalimera) - Talofa!
I recently returned from a trip to Europe specifically Rome, Italy and Athens, Greece.
What an amazing experience!! ☺
Definitely a must-see for everyone ๐
There is so much history and beautiful art, sculptures and structures created by brilliant individuals.
I cannot recount every single detail but my favorites include:
Eating gelato ๐ง, drinking espresso ๐ต, Pompeii ๐, Mycenae, Sorrento, eating pizza from Naples (original creators of the pizza) ๐, Trevi Fountain ⛲, Sistine Chapel, meeting a Samoan priest and 2 nuns at the Vatican ๐ญ๐, Olympia, Athens and last but not least dipping in the Mediterranean Sea ๐ - I've posted some pics to share ๐
Click on the hyperlinks to learn more about that side of the world ๐
So I apologize I've been behind on posting - I have here a worksheet for the kiddos ↣
Faitau faa-roma or count in roman numerals ๐
It was hot out there ๐ but I've soaked up all the sun ๐ and enjoyed every minute of it ๐
Back at the ranch, it is 60° and raining ☔ ๐ฃ
I recently returned from a trip to Europe specifically Rome, Italy and Athens, Greece.
What an amazing experience!! ☺
Definitely a must-see for everyone ๐
There is so much history and beautiful art, sculptures and structures created by brilliant individuals.
I cannot recount every single detail but my favorites include:
Eating gelato ๐ง, drinking espresso ๐ต, Pompeii ๐, Mycenae, Sorrento, eating pizza from Naples (original creators of the pizza) ๐, Trevi Fountain ⛲, Sistine Chapel, meeting a Samoan priest and 2 nuns at the Vatican ๐ญ๐, Olympia, Athens and last but not least dipping in the Mediterranean Sea ๐ - I've posted some pics to share ๐
Click on the hyperlinks to learn more about that side of the world ๐
So I apologize I've been behind on posting - I have here a worksheet for the kiddos ↣
Faitau faa-roma or count in roman numerals ๐
It was hot out there ๐ but I've soaked up all the sun ๐ and enjoyed every minute of it ๐
Back at the ranch, it is 60° and raining ☔ ๐ฃ
⇸Parthenon ⇷ - Temple dedicated to the Goddess Athena
⇸Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece ⇷ - site of 1 of the 7 ancient wonders of the world
FYI: Countless movies film from this beautiful location include: Guy Ritchie's Man from Uncle, Roman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn and more ⛲
⇸Trevi Fountain⇷ - Fountain at the junction of 3 roads (tre vie) that supplied water to ancient Rome in 19 BC
St. Peter's Square - large plaza located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City
⇸Sorrento⇷ - This was my favorite stop. Sorrento is known for their lemons and it is an adorable seaside Italian town near Naples. The lure of the water made me feel right at home ๐
Listen to the sound of water lapping on sand here → Saoluafata, Samoa...very nostalgic and soothing to the soul....
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