Su’ifofoga Suamalie o le Tino e Tasi is a learning resource for early childhood education developed by the tamaiti and faia’oga of Tino e Tasi Preschool.
Su’ifofoga Suamalie o le Tino e Tasi was developed by the tamaiti and faia’oga of Tino e Tasi Preschool to support families at home through the COVID Pandemic. The lockdowns had created uncertainty and it was important for tamaiti to experience the familiar routine of mat time.
The App is now a collection of beautiful songs - the "Sweet Sounds of Tino e Tasi" - that encourages use of the Samoan language in homes.
Fa’afetai lava to the Ministry of Education New Zealand with the support of the Pacific Education Innovation Fund. The Pacific Education Innovation Fund specifically targets innovative practices that support Pacific learners’ wellbeing and curriculum needs, including in Pacific bilingual and immersion education