What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We really liked the bilingual farm mat. The children were really interested in parts of a farm. The tasks cards we good. The make your own farm was their favourite.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

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Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? As a teacher I liked the key words cards. They had words that we can quite often take for granted that kids know. I know it is sponsored by dairy NZ but it was a great starting point to look at all farming.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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Neutral

Very Practical

“This kit was good as it led investigations in my class on a bit of a different tangent. The children became very interested in where different food comes from, how they are harvested. They loved hearing different stories about animals that we integrated into the topic.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We used the discussion cards as a part of writing, the poem for reading, the activity cards for art, and social science, the ice cream recipe for science

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? Because this wasn't my first open kit, I found the open format very flexible. We were able to bring other elements into our learning.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“My class thoroughly enjoyed this kit. I found the resources easy to follow, and we enjoyed linking them in with the ice cream recipe from a previous kit. We also extended our learning by visiting a nearby dairy farm. The pictures in the kit, as well as the map, helped my children develop a better understanding of the important components of a dairy farm and the journey our milk makes from glass to grass.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? N/A

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? I always find instructions easy enough to use

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“It was great but due to Covid I was unable to complete. I love all the resources that school kit sends.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Great oral language opportunities to overlap with writing and reading.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? Was great with the open format to allow teaching and learning to be flexible between us as teachers and students.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“Was such a great kit to explore with my Year 2s. As not all had experienced a farm, it was a great way for them to see what it involves &; what animals there are. It also gave them some insight on where some of our food comes from.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Not able to teach.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? Not able to teach.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“It was probably very good, but our farming trip was cancelled due to covid 19 so we never got into the unit properly. We concentrated on literacy and maths during lockdown/online learning.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? The cards and story telling dice were great starting points for cross curricular links! It was easy to integrate this into my learning through play classroom environment too!

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? I think it had enough guidance to use effectively. It was easy to understand!

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“I loved the interactive parts of the kit. The map was especially inviting as a provocation for my younger learners to start thinking and talking about a farm. Thank you!”

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Posted 5 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? My children weren't interested in the painting of the shades of green but really enjoyed watching some of the videos, talking about farms and designing their own farms. We had some interesting farms too- including penguin and dinosaur farms.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? Ordinarily I would have loved it but I found it a bit challenging at the time. I would have liked something more prescriptive at that time.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“With the whole Covid sityuation we didn't use this kit as well or for as long as we could have. I'm hoping my feedback will arrive this time!”

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Posted 5 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? It definitly lends itself throughout and is easily weaved into all areas for juniors

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? It is very beneficial as due to lockdown and not having ghe chance to relate it practically to a local farm we will beable to utilise it next term

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“I wasnt able to give this kit its full justice this time around as we went into lockdown before we got it off the ground... as we are in a dairy farming community we are hoping to utilise it in term 3 when calvinf season is in full swing. We have thoroughly enjoyed other kits so cant wait to beable to get into it!”

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Posted 5 years ago

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