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Get ready for school success!
Join our FREE pre-K and parent participation program for 3- and 4-year-olds and their parents. We follow the DOE school calendar. 2 year-olds must have their 3 year-old birthday before July 31st. Here’s how to be considered…
Step 1: Fill out an application form on BrightWheel (click button below)
Step 2: Your application will be reviewed (1-3 days)
Step 3: SPOTS ARE FILLING UP QUICKLY! Upon completion of your application, 4 forms/releases will be sent electronically and need to be signed/returned before your application can be considered. Applicants are encouraged to fill out all forms soon!
Thank you!
Learn to play in a group and manage emotions
Each program consists of its own weekly theme and activities, so your child has something new to anticipate with each and every week.
Develop vital reading and writing skills
You’ll be able to utilize or recycle supplies you already have at home to complete lesson activities. We’ll provide you with alternative options, too.
Build skills for life-long education success
Our programs are curated for two different age groups, so every lesson offers the appropriate level of engagement for your little ones.
Many parents worry about their preschoolers
Are you concerned about your child being ready for kindergarten?
Do you struggle to get access to preschool programs for your child?
Are you fearful that your child might fall behind in their education?
It doesn’t have to be that way.
FREE Kindergarten Readiness Program for
everything your child needs.
Twice weekly sessions for you and your child
Children learn through efficient 90-minute classroom sessions and simple support at home.
Quality learning from experienced educators
An expert team of experienced teachers to guide your child to learn and grow.
Learning activities perfect for your child’s needs
Instruction designed to match your child’s development and progress.
Experienced team for your child’s literacy foundation.
Mililani
Jenny Hazama
Team Leader
30+ years in the DOE
Certification from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, Elementary Education
Master of Elementary Education, University of Hawaii
Elementary Education Professional Diploma, University of Hawaii
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Emphasis, University of Northern Colorado
Vera Yamanaka
Teacher
30+ years in the DOE
Certification from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Elementary Education
Elementary Education Professional Diploma, University of Hawaii
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, University of Hawaii
Kim Marquez
Teacher
Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from California State University Northridge
California Preliminary Teaching Credential Program K-8 Degree from Chapman University
Teacher’s Assistant for transitional Reading Lab (Langdon Elementary School) (2 years)
Program Specialist for LA’s Best Afterschool Program (homework lab, storytelling, crafts, physical education) (2years)
Independent Study Teacher for Pathways Charter School, Fort Ross and West Sonoma Charter schools, and One2One Learning Foundation (7 years)
Home Educator (the Sonshine Academy) (19 years) grades preK-grade12
Wahiawa
Helen Shima
Teacher
22 years in the DOE
Certification from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board,
Japanese Language 7-12; Elementary Ed K-6
Master of Library and Information Science, University of Hawaii
Secondary Education Professional Diploma, University of Hawaii
Bachelor of Arts, Japanese Language, University of Hawaii
Jeanne Johnson
Assistant Teacher
28 years in the Department of Education (DOE) as a Special Education Assistant.
Preschool Teacher at Pacific Islands Bible Church and Mililani Missionary
Build a foundation of building blocks for your preschooler’s education
1 – Regularly attend our twice-weekly sessions with your child during the school year.
2 – Consistently engage in the daily practices with your child.
3 – Celebrate your success with a kindergarten-ready preschooler with strong education foundation.
Every child in Hawaii deserves access to education, starting with the basics at 3 and 4 years of age.
At Building Blocks Hawaii (a program of Impact Change Hawaii), we know that you want to provide everything your child needs for their success. To do that, you need to help your child build early education and literacy skills in preparation for kindergarten.
The problem is you don’t have adequate access to preschool programs in Hawaii, which makes you worry that your child won’t be ready for kindergarten.
