# Tatou ō ile Maketi — Captivating kids language game

> Interactive children's game introducing Samoan language and culture. (iPhone/iPad app by Tino e Tasi Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tatou-o-ile-maketi/id1384358190 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tino e Tasi Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467070287)
- Category: Games, Education, Family, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tatou-o-ile-maketi/id1384358190/reviews.md

## What is Tatou ō ile Maketi?

Listen to the captivating sound of our children singing a welcome song as you open the app.  Explore the magical culture of Samoa with imagery that you may see when visiting the market.  Hear the Samoan word as you drag each shopping item into the basket.  

There is fun to be had with this simple, child friendly game as they introduce themselves to the Samoan language.

Features
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Introducing the Samoan language
Produced by Samoan kids for kids
Fun and friendly sound design and music
Educational 
No ads or in app purchases

Background
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Tatou ō ile Maketi was produced by the tamaiti of Tino e Tasi Preschool, who were aged between 3 and 4 years.
 
The project started with a simple idea of wanting to build their own game to play on a tablet. However, the children thought that this would not be possible as they did not have the “tools” to do it - only adults did.

They became Digital Producers, which involved them coordinating, collaborating, and strategising together with designers, audio engineers and developers to produce this app.
  
Fa’afetai lava to the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.  With the support of the Toloa Community Fund, the tamaiti of Tino e Tasi Preschool realised their dream of building their own iOS game.

The Toloa fund was set up to help increase the number of Pacific people in careers related to science, technology, engineering and maths. This opportunity has opened the doors for our Pasifika tamaiti to become literate in digital technology.
 
Fa’afetai lava to Kiwa Digital, who made it possible for our tamaiti to develop and express their own creative ideas through digital technology. They discovered a variety of careers that feeds into the development of producing digital technology. The journey has created long-lasting memories and experiences that allows our tamaiti to see themselves in future career pathways that builds our digital future. 
 
A big thank you to our Audio Engineer, Paul Sammes from Art House Media, who recorded the magical voices of the tamaiti.  The experience was new to the children, but under your gentle guidance, they were very inspired to perform and came away with a sense of achievement.
 
Finally, to the faia’oga of Tino e Tasi Preschool: thank you for being courageous in your teaching practice.  You helped to design a learning pathway that embraces digital technology for our tamaiti. You have shown that, through innovative learning opportunities, preschoolers are very capable of understanding the basic principles and ideas of digital technology.

Fa’afetai lava mo le avanoa
E ā ‘oe nei, ae ā ā’u taeao

## Key features

- Introduces Samoan language
- Market cultural exploration
- Interactive drag-and-drop gameplay
- Child-friendly sound design
- Educational content
- Produced by Samoan children

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tatou-o-ile-maketi/id1384358190/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very fun!

*2020-12-06*

I tried this app for the first time and it’s awesome! Not only does it help me understand more about my Samoan side (since I’m mixed with Samoan & Nicaraguan) but it also is fun. Keep up the good work!! 😄

## Frequently asked questions about Tatou ō ile Maketi

### What is Tatou ō ile Maketi?

Tatou ō ile Maketi is a free educational game designed for young children to introduce them to the Samoan language and culture through an interactive market simulation. It features fun sounds and music, and was produced by Samoan kids.

### Is Tatou ō ile Maketi free to download and play?

Yes, Tatou ō ile Maketi is completely free to download and play. The app explicitly states 'No ads or in app purchases'.

### Does Tatou ō ile Maketi have ads?

No, Tatou ō ile Maketi is ad-free. The description clearly states 'No ads or in app purchases'.

### What age is Tatou ō ile Maketi suitable for?

Tatou ō ile Maketi has an age rating of 4+. It was developed by children aged 3 and 4 years old, making it suitable for preschoolers.

### Can Tatou ō ile Maketi be played offline?

The provided data does not specify if Tatou ō ile Maketi can be played offline. However, as it is a simple educational game, it is likely to function without an internet connection.

### What devices support Tatou ō ile Maketi?

Tatou ō ile Maketi is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is an iOS application.

### How often is Tatou ō ile Maketi updated?

Tatou ō ile Maketi was last updated on June 5, 2018, with version 1.0.1. There have been no updates since its initial release.

### What do users think of Tatou ō ile Maketi?

Tatou ō ile Maketi has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 3 ratings, indicating a very positive user reception.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2018-06-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

metadata changes

### 1.0 — 2018-05-24

No release notes.

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