Discover
Children meet each kupu through sound, image, and movement
Large illustrations, clear spoken prompts, and gentle motion help tamariki connect with new kupu without pressure or text-heavy instruction.
For schools and early learning centres
Support early reo exposure with a calm digital companion for shared learning settings.
Support early te reo Māori exposure with a digital companion that feels practical for kaiako, welcoming for tamariki, and easy to introduce in centre and classroom settings. Ako Tamariki is designed with practical classroom and centre use in mind, so kaiako can support repetition, recognition, and confidence-building from the start.
Audio-first interaction that can support both small-group and independent moments
A calm interface designed to reduce visual clutter for young learners
Room to reflect real kaiako and centre feedback as the programme grows
Tui supports shared learning too
The mascot presence now carries through the schools journey as well, helping kaiako and centre leaders picture the calm, encouraging tone tamariki would experience during guided learning moments.
What centres may want to know
Recognise
Play turns repetition into confidence
Tamariki respond by tapping, listening, and exploring while the Tui guide offers immediate encouragement and makes learning feel safe to try again.
Grow
Whānau and kaiako can grow with the journey
The journey supports learning at home and in early learning settings, with simple ways for adults to notice how confidence grows over time.
Planning kōrero
We want to hear from real education settings about how Ako Tamariki could support them.
If you are part of a school, kōhanga, or early learning centre interested in culturally grounded digital learning support, the waitlist is the right place to tell us how you would like to use it.
Useful for group and individual learning
Well suited to early years engagement
Built to support repetition, recognition, and confidence
Waitlist
Register school or centre interest
Share how you would like to use Ako Tamariki in your classroom, centre, or community learning setting. After you register, we will send a confirmation email and keep you updated on the next steps.