A vibrant, animated educational platform designed for children aged 3-10 to learn Kinyarwanda language and numeracy skills through engaging games, stories, and cultural immersion.
- Amagambo (Words House): Interactive vocabulary learning with 12+ Kinyarwanda words
- Imibare (Numbers House): Animal counting games with 8 different Rwandan animals
- Inkuru (Stories House): Traditional Rwandan folktales with interactive storytelling
- Rwanda-inspired color palette: Sky blue, banana yellow, green hills, warm orange
- Animated African wildlife: Giraffes, zebras, lions, birds with dancing animations
- Cultural characters: Uwimana, Mugisha, Urukundo in traditional clothing
- Authentic landscapes: Rolling green hills, volcanoes, lakes, banana trees
- Progress tracking: Stars, coins, streaks, and achievement badges
- Celebration animations: Confetti, sparkles, and encouraging sounds
- Daily challenges: Bonus rewards for consistent learning
- Difficulty levels: Progressive learning with 1-3 star difficulty ratings
- Subscription model: Free tier + Premium tier with exclusive content
- Premium stories: Additional folktales like "Nyirarucyaba" and "Urukwavu n'Inyoni"
- Offline mode: Learn without internet connection
- Exclusive content: Advanced games and cultural activities
- Progress tracking: Weekly reports and learning analytics
- Cultural recommendations: Home activities to reinforce learning
- Settings control: Sound, language preferences, and parental controls
- Social sharing: Share achievements with family
- Node.js 18+
- npm or yarn package manager
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Install dependencies
npm install # or yarn install -
Run the development server
npm run dev # or yarn dev -
Open your browser Navigate to http://localhost:3000
If you encounter execution policy errors on Windows:
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser- Text-to-speech: Kinyarwanda pronunciation using Web Speech API
- Sound effects: Interactive audio feedback for actions
- Cultural sounds: Traditional Rwandan drums and nature sounds
- Animal sounds: Authentic animal sounds for counting games
- Mobile-first: Optimized for tablets and smartphones
- Touch-friendly: Large buttons and intuitive gestures
- Cross-platform: Works on iOS, Android, and desktop browsers
- Traditional stories: Authentic Rwandan folktales
- Cultural clothing: Umushanana dresses and Kitenge patterns
- Local animals: Native Rwandan wildlife
- Landscape accuracy: Realistic Rwandan geography
- Freemium subscription: Basic free access + Premium features
- Educational partnerships: School and NGO collaborations
- Global expansion: Diaspora and international markets
- Word Master: Learn 5+ words
- Number Ninja: Count 5+ animals correctly
- Streak Star: Maintain 3+ day learning streak
- Premium Explorer: Unlock premium features
- Cultural Ambassador: Complete all story modules
- Frontend: Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript
- Styling: Tailwind CSS with custom animations
- Icons: Lucide React
- Audio: Web Speech API, Web Audio API
- Storage: LocalStorage for progress persistence
- Deployment: Vercel-ready configuration
- Language acquisition: 12+ essential Kinyarwanda words
- Numeracy skills: Counting 1-8 with cultural context
- Cultural awareness: Rwandan traditions and values
- Cognitive development: Memory, attention, and problem-solving
- Social skills: Family engagement and sharing
Murakoze! (Thank you!) for supporting Rwandan children's education through technology and culture. 🇷🇼✨