
Cultural Curriculum Specialist & Education Consultant

What is Keiki Kilo?
Keiki Kilo is an ʻohana-centered learning experience rooted in kilo — the practice of intentional observation and noticing. Together, keiki and caregivers are invited to slow down, wonder, and build deeper relationships with ʻāina, ka lā, mahina, and one another through simple, place-based experiences. Through stories, shared reflection, and hands-on kilo practices, participants learn to notice patterns, rhythms, and connections in the world around them and within themselves. There are no right or wrong observations. Keiki Kilo welcomes many ways of noticing and participating while creating space for curiosity, relationship, and learning together.
What We'll Explore
Together we will:
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practice kilo through everyday moments
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explore relationships with ʻāina, ka lā, and mahina
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notice patterns and rhythms across time and place
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share stories and reflections together
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build simple practices your ʻohana can continue at home
No prior knowledge is needed. All learners welcome.
How It Works
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Gather your friends or family members who would like to learn together. The more, the merrier!
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Choose a hui time that works for your group
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Meet online from your own homes and places over 5 weeks (1 hui per week, same day and time)
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Receive digital Keiki Kilo Guide to support learning between hui
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Return, notice, and grow together through shared kilo practices
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Flexible Scheduling - Rather than assigning dates in advance, meeting dates (same day and time) will be selected after registration to best accommodate participating ʻohana
Open to ʻohana and learning groups wherever they are in the world.

Current Hui Times
1. 🌅 Kakahiaka Hui
9:00–10:00am HST
2. ☀️ Awakea Hui
12:00–1:00pm HST
3. 🌤 ʻAuinalā Hui
3:00–4:00pm HST
4. 🌞Ahiahi Hui
6pm - 7pm
Gather Your Hui
Gather your ʻohana or learning group and register below.
$40 per ʻohana
Includes:
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5 live online hui with Kumu Samoana
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Week 1 - What is Kilo? - exploring active listening with piko as foundational way of learning
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Week 2 - What is Ka Lā? - exploring cardinal directions and the path of ka Lā
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Week 3 - What is Ka Mahina? - exploring the path of ka Mahina
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Week 4 - What is Pilina? - exploring the relationship between self, ka Lā, and ka Mahina
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Week 5 - E Hoʻomau - exploring the perpetuation of this learning journey
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simple kilo invitations between hui
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Digital Keiki Kilo ʻohana learning guide with prompts and reflection pages
Optional additional puchase: