Our Purpose
MINOI aims to support teachers to create learning experiences that integrate movement, language and culture. It provides practical ideas that can be adapted to different early learning settings. The resource supports teachers to intentionally teach and strengthen fundamental movement skills through play-based learning. The activities can be adapted for infants, toddlers and young children.
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Listening
Co-creating
Growing
Thriving
We empower confident
learners, connected
families and supported
educators.
We co-design resources
rooted in language, culture
movement and wellbeing.
We continue to learn,
improve and grow
together.
We listen to educators,
families and communities
about what they need.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is guided by who we are and what we stand for. Our vision is for children to become confident communicators and cultural learners. Through MINOI, children learn that movement, language and culture belong together. Children are encouraged to explore, imagine, create and express themselves through movement. Learning becomes meaningful when children can connect experiences to their own language, identity and family stories.
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Cultural Foundations
MINOI is grounded in Sāmoan values and ways of knowing. Culture is not an add-on to learning, culture is the foundation of learning. Children's cultural identities should be visible, valued and celebrated everyday. Teachers are encouraged to work closely with families and communities to ensure cultural authenticity.
Through MINOI, children will: develop physical confidence, strengthen language skills, build positive relationships, explore their cultural identity, develop creativity and imagination, learn through active participation and experience joy through movement and play.
Core Sāmoan values: love, respect, service, family, unity and joy.
