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Apolima's Adventure with A,E,I,O,R

O le Feuaiga a Apolima ma A,E,I,O,R

A is for Apolima. A island. A apple. A mo Apolima. O se motu. O se apu.
Curious child with dark skin and bright brown eyes island, with trees and a big red apple.
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E is for ele. Ele is elephant. E is for ena. E mo le ele. O Ele o le elefane. E mo ena.
An elephant next to a road 'ena' with a sign.
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I is for isi. Isi is fish. I swim. O aʻu mo isi. Isi o i'a. Ou te aau.
A fish 'isi' swimming in water, I bubbles around.
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O is for olo. Olo is hill. O is for osi. O mo olo. Olo o le mauga. O e mo osi.
Round hill 'olo' and an umbrella 'osi' under sun.
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R is for 'rosi'. Rosi is rose. R red. R mo le 'rosi'. O Rosi o le rosa. R mumu.
A red rose 'rosi' in a garden.
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Apolima sees the apple. Apolima says, 'Aaah!' Ua iloa atu e Apolima le apu. Fai mai Apolima, 'Aaah!'
Curious child with dark skin and bright brown eyes with eyes on the apple, excited.
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Apolima meets the ele. 'Eeek!' says Apolima. Apolima meets the ele. 'Eeek!' says Apolima.
Curious child with dark skin and bright brown eyes waving at the elephant, surprised.
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Apolima watches the isi. 'Iiiih!' says Apolima. Apolima watches the isi. 'Iiiih!' says Apolima.
Curious child with dark skin and bright brown eyes watching the fish, hands clapping.
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Apolima climbs the olo. 'Oooh!' says Apolima. Polani a'e le ulu. 'Oi!' o le tala lea a Apolima.
Curious child with dark skin and bright brown eyes atop a hill, mouth open in awe.
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Apolima finds a 'rosi'. 'Rrrr!' says Apolima. Ua maua e Apolima se 'rosa' 'Rrr!' o le tala lea a Apolima.
Curious child with dark skin and bright brown eyes with the rose, smelling it.
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Apolima loves A, E, I, O, R. Do you? E alofa Apolima ia A, E, I, O, R. O oe?
Curious child with dark skin and bright brown eyes with thumbs up, smiling, letters in sky.
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Let's say again: A, E, I, O, R! Tatou toe fai atu: A, E, I, O, R!
All objects together, Curious child with dark skin and bright brown eyes in the center, joyful.
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Reflection Questions

  • When Apolima saw the apple, she could have taken it or left it for others. What would you do and why?
  • Apolima was surprised by the ele. If you meet something new, do you approach or observe from afar? Why?
  • Seeing the fish, Apolima got excited. How do you show excitement, and why do you think it's important to express your feelings?
  • Climbing the olo took bravery. Share a time you were brave and why that was important.
  • Apolima found a beautiful 'rosi'. What would you do if you found something beautiful, and why?

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