How effective were the components of this kit?
Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them
"We loved playing with the bricks. I can remember all the maori words for the fruits and vegetables" " I liked it when we talked with our friends when we played with the bricks. I found out how all the foods get to our supermarket"
Which kit components were the most impactful and why?
the actual bricks. They used them in different ways, the actual set up was an awesome challenge. In groups they worked on builds following instructions and problem solving challenges they had. The physical manipulation of bricks really engaged them.
What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners?
They have become part of our building/engineering station and are used weekly. We also go back to them regularly to review te reo learnt.
How effective was this kit in engaging your junior learners in literacy?
How important is it to you that classroom resources are made from recyclable materials and are reusable?
How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy?
It opened up opportunities for research on foods we eat and where they come from (paddock to plate) as well as our oral language in both te reo and english. Explanations, proceedures,
How likely are you to reuse the components of this kit?
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
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
