Sāmoan Language Week resourceVaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa

Practise Sāmoan words and phrases, and explore the Sāmoan culture for Sāmoan Language Week.

We also have a new Sāmoan language activity book to use at home or in the classroom!

Learning areas and strands

Social Sciences, Arts, Learning Languages

Education type

Education resource

Suitable for

Sāmoan and non-Sāmoan speakers of all ages

Te Whāriki

Belonging | Mana Whenua, Communication | Mana Reo

The resource

The resource includes:

an exploration of themes related to environments, diversity, and sustainability
Gagana Sāmoa pronunciation support and access to helpful words and phrases
activity ideas, and tala (story) and pese (song) resources
details of how to take part in a nation-wide initiative to recognise Gagana Sāmoa Champions (Sāmoan Language Champions).

This education resource was co-created by Te Papa and the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.

Hear about our new education programmes, resources, and exhibitions, plus opportunities for teacher previews and professional development.

Early childhood, Primary

Celebrate Sāmoan Language by learning Sāmoan words through simple activities that kids love – word searches, colouring pages, and stories.

Activity book

Early childhood, Primary, Secondary

Learn Cook Islands Māori words, phrases, and pronunciation, and explore aspects of Cook Islands Māori culture.

Education resource

Early childhood, Primary, Secondary

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