How this local Hawaii teacher sets up her students for success
By Emily Cervantes,
1 days ago
MOANALUA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Even though Teacher Appreciation Week is in May, celebrating our educators never stops. Since Oct. 5 is World Teachers’ Day, one Honolulu teacher was celebrated for creating a “dream classroom” for her students.
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N’mmah welcomed her third graders last month with a back-to-school classroom theme. In a few weeks, she will be putting up new decorations to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. (Courtesy: N’mmah Kanu)
During the first week of school, N’mmah asked her students to describe the look, feel and sound of their classroom. (Courtesy: N’mmah Kanu)
Neon flowers, surfboard stickers and a “good vibes only” mat are among the many items she purchased that make up one of Oahu’s most vibrant and spectacular classrooms. (Courtesy: N’mmah Kanu)
N’mmah set up a cozy corner, with a rug and back-to-school pillows, from Temu in her classroom where her students can sit back, relax and read a book. (Courtesy: N’mmah Kanu)
N’mmah Kanu teaches third grade at Red Hill Elementary School and prides herself on creating a safe and happy space for every student.
Before coming to Oahu, Kanu “spent years traveling the mainland with her daughter, Zara.” When she decided to move back to the islands, she left all her classroom supplies and decorations and started from scratch.
Kanu has more than 15 years of experience under her belt. When the time came to decorate her Red Hill classroom, she had to create a classroom that fit both her vision and budget.
Her vision was to create a classroom that conveys a passion for learning. After scouring the web, Kanu stumbled over an online marketplace that fit her aesthetic and allowed her to stretch her budget.
She purchased affordable decorations, learning tools, prizes and more to create a classroom to help set her students up for success.
After acquiring the necessary supplies, the classroom came together with “a positive affirmation corner, cozy reading nook, mini library, wall of positive vibes and incentive jar.
In addition to inspiring her students, N’mmah helps inspire teachers across the globe, showcasing her classroom transformation journey with those on TikTok.
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Mahalo and Blessings to all u teachers who wear many hats dealing with the students and parents whatever their concerns r, including bringing out the best of the students gifts and talents...😉🤙..especially being under paid or not paid as well as not being appreciated ...god bless you folks 😇💕👼
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