Pahu Waiwai (Resource): Mahina (Moon)

Learn the phases of the moon by shape and name with the Mahina Pahu Waiwai!

This kit is a great introduction to observation of the moon, keiki and makua work together to identify each phase and journal their findings. 

Each mahina (month) consists of 30 moon phases. These phases are grouped into three periods called anahulu: Ho‘onui, Poepoe, and Hō‘emi. There are 10 moon phases in every anahulu. 

Hoʻonui: The moon is growing larger.

Poepoe: The moon is round.

Hōʻemi: The moon is getting smaller. 

Our kūpuna developed a close pilina (relationship) with the natural world through generations of kilo (observation). With this ‘ike, they would conduct their lives based on what they observed. Planting, harvesting, fishing, and family planning were determined by the moon phases.

With this kit, we hope to strengthen your pilina with the moon and incorporate it into your daily life.

This pahu waiwai (resource box) includes materials curated by the kumu (teacher) of Kūlaniākea to perpetuate ʻike kūpuna (ancestral knowledge) starting with our kūpuna (ancestor) in training, our keiki (child, offspring, descendent).

Includes:

1 Set of Three-Part Language Cards (Nā Kāleka Aʻo)

1 Māhealani Moon Phase Puzzle (Ka Mahina Nane ʻĀpana)

1 Moon Phase Journal (Puke Kilo Mahina)

1 Informational Leaflet

Recommended for Ages 3+ with Parental Guidance