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Bricks Farm 23 Reviews

4.7 Rating 866 Reviews
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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them "I like the chickens in the coop laying the eggs."
Which kit components were the most impactful and why? Animals and people because the interaction
What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? Building and manipulating encouraging social and emotional play and development
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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? Great for Oral language development and sharing with peers
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In what ways did your supplement your classroom Bricks Farm? Brought in Bricks Farms pieces from home, Students brought in Bricks Farm pieces from home
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My Year 1 class has loved playing with the Bricks Farm kit building all the tractors and cars. Role-playing with the farm animals and mini people.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them Students were happy to experiment as the bricks were familiar and non threatening. Hands on students were engaged in learning and more focused
Which kit components were the most impactful and why? Individual lego as students could create part of their learning.
What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? No legacy as already had many pieces at home.
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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? It was a familiar subject for our local country children, extended their vocabulary.
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In what ways did your supplement your classroom Bricks Farm? Brought in Bricks Farms pieces from home, Reached out to local Countdown for surplus Bricks
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Great activities to introduce students to class learning through Lego. For kids who learn by doing, this was a bonus. Needed to keep sets organised in everyday class life.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them I love the little animals, they can all live together and make friends. I love making the vehicles.
Which kit components were the most impactful and why? The hands on aspect of building and the fine motor skill aspect
What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? As we are an enviro school we can continue to revisit the kit, talking about how plants are grown and animals are farmed for our food.
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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? Developing oral skills. Talking about farming and building on our existing vocabulary
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In what ways did your supplement your classroom Bricks Farm? Brought in Bricks Farms pieces from home, Students brought in Bricks Farm pieces from home
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A fabulous resource thank you! The tamariki are still exploring with the bricks and they love making farms and thinking of new ways to use the little animals.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them It was the most fun. I like following the instructions. I like the end when we finished. I liked the game.
Which kit components were the most impactful and why? Definitely the bricks
What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? Creativity and Imagination, Problem-Solving Skills, Collaboration and Communication, Fine Motor Skills and Spatial Awareness, Oral language.
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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? Vocabulary Expansion, Reading Comprehension, Writing Opportunities, Sequencing and Storytelling, Critical Thinking through Problem-Solving, Research Skills and Literacy in Collaboration
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In what ways did your supplement your classroom Bricks Farm? Brought in Bricks Farms pieces from home, Students brought in Bricks Farm pieces from home
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The assortment of bricks provided is not only diverse but also conducive to fostering creativity. Children can explore their architectural prowess, constructing everything from simple structures to elaborate masterpieces. The tactile nature of the bricks enhances sensory learning and fine motor skills, making it an ideal resource for the developmental stage of primary school students. One of the commendable aspects of Bricks Farm 23 is its user-friendly approach. The bricks and games are easy for little hands to manipulate, ensuring that children can focus on expressing their ideas rather than struggling with the materials. The resource also comes with accompanying guides and challenges, encouraging students to think critically and solve problems while having fun. The collaborative nature of block building in a classroom setting further amplifies the educational value of Bricks Farm 23. Students can work together, sharing ideas and refining their designs, promoting teamwork and communication skills. The resource successfully strikes a balance between structured learning and free play, allowing for both guided activities and unbridled creativity.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them "Its the best lego out of all our lego" "I like using the farming lego to create imaginary worlds"
Which kit components were the most impactful and why? The people and the vegetables
What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? They now love building farms and replica of our gardens; it has made them engaged in maths
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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? We were able to do stop motion animation and write our storylines.
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In what ways did your supplement your classroom Bricks Farm? Brought in Bricks Farms pieces from home, Students brought in Bricks Farm pieces from home, Other school staff brought in Bricks from home
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Our tamariki LOVE this kit and we have used it in lots of different learning scenarios.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them Children wanted to keep building beyond the bell! It’s great it can add onto our class Lego!
Which kit components were the most impactful and why? The boxes which were more intricate. Great problem solving for teams.
What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? Great afternoon fun exploring the foods and systems a farm undertakes.
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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? Lots of oral language discussion as groups, whole class and in pairs.
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The children enjoyed building the Lego in teams and as individuals. It was a great way to bring the class together as the entire set was made together.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them This kit has enhanced the vocabulary of 2 special needs students who are able to comment and talk about the vehicles on a farm.
Which kit components were the most impactful and why? Vehicles - the kids loved making these
What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? Interest in farming
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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? Creating scenes and writing about them. Inspired story telling. Lots of language and new vocabulary.
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In what ways did your supplement your classroom Bricks Farm? Brought in Bricks Farms pieces from home
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An absolute hit! The class was so excited to open the full set. It has sparked a lot of creativity. This is still a favoured activity in the class.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them I love these, I could do this for hours. This is so much fun, I love working in a group to create farm gardens.
Which kit components were the most impactful and why? The maaori translations.
What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? creativity and team work.
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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? interconnected stories ,and using the theme of farming to write about out local areas in Pukekohe.
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My class absolutely loved the farm bricks. Very creative and engaged in the activities. Made teaching very easy.
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Posted 1 year ago