Kaua'i Creative Academy
Elementary (K-3rd Grade)
Kauai Creative Academy recognizes that every child has an innate curriculum and a passion to learn what they are uniquely here to do. Our multi-age classroom will nurture your Child’s divine intelligence and inherent gifts as it encourages social and emotional development, leadership, responsibility, a sense of caring, and the ability to build authentic relationships with self and others. Lasting friendship and a feeling of family are inherent in this type of environment.
Our patient and compassionate teachers recognize every child is unique and has an individual pattern and timing for increased awareness, growth and capacity to learn. Each day we diligently set the stage to evolve the consciousness of the student’s intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. As a result, students look forward to attending school each day and become inspired artists, excellent communicators, confident leaders, and heart-centered conscious co-creators.
A Well-Rounded Alternative Education
Aloha KCA Families,
We’re delighted to share what’s ahead for this bright and beautiful school year!
Kaua‘i Creative Academy will be in session from August 13, 2025, with classes held Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Our days are rooted in joyful learning, creative exploration, and a deep respect for the whole child.
Each week, students engage in a rich variety of experiences led by passionate and talented enrichment teachers. Our project-based academic curriculum is thoughtfully inspired by both Waldorf and Montessori philosophies, nurturing curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
In addition to academics, keiki are immersed in the arts, movement, and nature-based education. They enjoy a wide range of activities, including:
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Movement & Performing Arts: yoga, acro-yoga, aerial silks, gymnastics, classical ballet, modern dance, hip hop, lyrical, jazz, music fundamentals, and singing.
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Visual Arts: painting, drawing, mixed-media techniques, and hands-on crafts.
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Nature & Skills-Based Learning: sports, gardening, wilderness skills, building, carving, and more.
Each month, we set aside a special day dedicated to enrichment and adventure, with experiences designed to align with seasonal rhythms and the natural world. Field trips and thematic activities may include surfing, snorkeling, fishing, swimming, cooking, sewing, weaving, herbal medicine, beach cleanups, games, dress-up days, theater, and community outreach projects.
As a private academy, we maintain small class sizes to provide personalized attention and a high-quality, heart-centered education. Our school year runs from August through May, and we ask families to commit to our 10-month, two-semester program to ensure continuity and growth.
At the end of each semester, we gather to celebrate our students’ learning through presentations and performances that showcase their creativity, confidence, and progress. These heartfelt events are a highlight of the year for families and a beautiful way to honor each child’s journey.
We look forward to another year of wonder, discovery, and meaningful connection with your keiki!
With warm aloha,
Miss Ilima Morris & the KCA Faculty
Our Academy's Four Pillars of Knowledge
Kauai Creative Academy is designed to inspire life-long learners, developing the WHOLE child through the five senses, project-based lessons, academic curriculum, cultural studies, movement arts and outdoor environmental awareness activities.
Montessori and Waldorf Math Concepts
Utilizing hands-on tactile learning and real-life arithmetic necessary to succeed in the world.
The Magical Garden
Science Curriculum
Project-based thematic approach, utilizing the entire kingdom of Earth and Sky.
KCA's Unique Gifted and Talented Students Language Arts Program
Designed to deepen students understanding of their own thought processes, morals, ideas, and discernment.
Cultural Wisdom Teachings and Environmental Studies
Includes indigenous teachings from cultures around the world as well as Hawaiian mele, olelo, hula, lau'lapaou and ho'o'pono'pono.
Multi-Age Classroom
KCA offers multi-aged classrooms with two three-year Elementary cycles. Our Lower Elementary program is equivalent to 1st through 3rd grades and our Upper Elementary program to 4th through 6th grades. An effective experience depends on the increased possibilities for self-paced learning in a classroom with a range of ages and stages of development.
Field Trips
Once per month, we go out on field trips. Field trips are an integral part of our KCA curriculum. Monthly field trips include visits to anthropological sights, museums, area farms, local businesses, parks, salt ponds, fish ponds, hikes, beaches, and more. We are currently working towards a yearly class trips to the outer islands for additional exposure and educational expansion.
Electives
KCA offers a unique exposure to electives at a young age which gives students the opportunity to explore their interests and talents. KCA offers electives in music, dance, choir, art, basic auto maintenance, nature building, gardening, medicine making, cooking, gymnastics, aerial silks, yoga, meditation, and theatre.
Let's Connect!
Please contact Miss Ilima for registration details, or if you have any questions.
