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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them "I liked opening the packets to see what was inside - it was a surprise." "I like the trucks and trailors, I drive them around." "This is a picture of a machine that can count sheep - it was fun to draw."f

Which kit components were the most impactful and why? The oral language discussion that happened around farms, produce, where food comes from was highly valuable. While playing with the bricks, the students were also having to negotiate, share, create imaginative storylines. They have now pulled the farm

What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? bricks are lots of fun and can be remade in many different ways. (I will also rebuild the farm at a later date so it can be used to prompt farm/produce type discussions again with a different class.)

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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? With Year 1/2 students, it was most effective with oral language or visual/drawings as they were unable to read the game instructions or cards independently. We did do quite a bit of learning around the Te Reo names for animals and food too.

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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 students were really engaged with the farm bricks. Lots of discussion and questions were had about farms, were produce comes from etc. The bricks have continued to be a hit even now. The game aspect was little too advanced for the Year 1 students. We played as a whole class in small groups, taking turns. They liked the drawing innovation activity best of all. We simplified the spelling aspect into finger spelling the sounds we could hear - which linked nicely to their structured literacy.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them It was fun, I liked the farm animals

Which kit components were the most impactful and why? the bricks themselves

What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? they like farm animals

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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? we learnt the farm animal names which helped oral language

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In what ways did your supplement your classroom Bricks Farm? Students brought in Bricks Farm pieces from home

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“Great resource. Kids love it.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them 1. I liked the challenge. i had great ideas and made lots of things. 2. The lego is fun. I have some at home. I know how to build.

Which kit components were the most impactful and why? The challenge cards and the variety of vehicles and buildings.

What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? Discussions about farms, sharing ideas and a huge amount of imaginative play.

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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? Some farming discussion, but generally very rich conversations and sharing ideas.

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“The kit was fantastic! The class was very enthusiastic about using them. We used the challenge thing, that for cards and did a challenge a day at investigation time. The conversations and ideas were wonderful. After each challenge was complete we added a new vehicle or building to the lego table.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them "I like building the lego creations" - "I wish we could have more lego kits"

Which kit components were the most impactful and why? The lego sets (where the children follow instructions and build them)

What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? hand eye coordination skills, problem solving skills,

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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? We looked at farms and animals. We researched what farms are, how to create one, and what the animals need.

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In what ways did your supplement your classroom Bricks Farm? Students brought in Bricks Farm pieces from home, Other school staff brought in Bricks from home

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“The farm bricks are a fantastic resource in my year one class. The children love playing with them and creating different farms. The set came with lots of helpful farm resources as well.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them I really liked working with my buddy to build the truck! I can do it by myself!

Which kit components were the most impactful and why? Definitely the lego, we still use it regularly at learning through play time making different farm set ups.

What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? They were very interested in what happened on farms and the different animals that they might find there.

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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? We listened to lots of different books and videos on different farms, it was great for expanding our oral literacy and getting some Tier 2 and 3 words into our classroom.

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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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“Wow! What a fun kit, my year 1 class had such a great time building the various parts. We had to get out buddy class to help us with some of the bigger parts like the tanks and buildings. It was great to see them following the instructions and talking about the different animals, buildings and vehicles and what they might be used for on the farm. We showed great team work putting it all together!”

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Posted 2 years ago

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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them I enjoyed working with my friends. I knew what to do.

Which kit components were the most impactful and why? Lego brought them together

What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? Team work

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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? No

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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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“Class loved working at the different sets and putting them together. Left out as a play invitation as they have previously had these sets at home. Really cool how it brought small groups together and encouraged team work, sharing and communication.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them 1)" Can we do the bricks?" multiple times every day. 2) "I love counting the vegetables".

Which kit components were the most impactful and why? The individual packs because the students were very motivated to earn them.

What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? Applying mathematical concepts to real life.

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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? They used it as a provocation at writing time, writing about their favourite items.

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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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“My class was in awe when they realised we were going to learn with an entire bricks farm! They were able to earn packs and wow talk about a great motivation! We used it cross-curricula, for maths, oral language, writing, and Inquiry. Thank you for providing such a wonderful resource.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them 1: I had one child in particular who voiced her frustration with the entire kit and they were not shy voicing their dislike. This child said they didn't like this and after speaking with mum it was confirmed that lego building has never been something the

Which kit components were the most impactful and why? Different components drew in different children and those that were not enjoying the lego building did however enjoy the imaginative play. So all components worked in my class.

What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners? New friendships, improved fine motor and awesome oral language as imaginative play continues.

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How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy? Through oral language while working with a variety of different children. Initial sounds of words that correspond with our scope & sequence.

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“My class of Year 0/1 children enjoyed exploring the Bricks Farm. They loved the surprise element at the start. Some children were more skilled/experienced at following the instructions to create the farm vehicles and were also more used to keeping the bricks near them during their build. Those children with less established fine motor decided to not build any of the vehicles. We will be keeping our farm up this term to allow every child to engage with it more as it has proved very popular.”

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Posted 2 years ago