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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? In writing, topic, maths (measuring)

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Plant seeds at home, cooking

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Some children became more aware of different vegetables that are out there.

“The children enjoyed the planting of the seeds and loved becoming part of the club. The novelty and excitement wore off after a week to ten days after starting this. To begin the children were keen to water the plants and take care of them”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? language skills were great during planting the pots. The students developing an understanding of what plants needs in order to survive and thrive.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? In previous years I have made vegetable soup with the students which that was interesting regarding children who would attempt the soup and others that wouldnt because it didnt come out of a tin. Science and living things, thinking about the time of year

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The students developed an understanding of how vegetables grow and how quick/time consuming under the right circumstances. We discussed the different vegetables and what our favourite vegetables were. Some children had a good understanding of vegetables s

“The students had a great time planting the vegetables and watching them start to sprout. It brought up interesting conversations regarding where our vegetables comes from (not just the supermarket). The students enjoyed taking part in the activities that were provided and listening to the stories. The kit that was sent was well organised, easy to use and fun for the children. They developed a great knowledge of where their vegetables comes from.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? The writing around this was good, and also the reading. They enjoyed the links to health/Enviro-schools and maths for measurement.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? It lead to getting out into our garden more.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It helped them to try new fruits and veg in the classroom and start to grow things at home.

“My class loved all the secrecy around this kit and loved the gardens. They are enjoying watching them grow in our glass house and for them to be transplanted into the garden.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We have been looking at Maori myths and legends and this we bought together with how Maori prepared and grew vegetables. As well as being an enviro school it has re-ignited our vegetable patches.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Planning and creating gardens, our children are now looking at green houses. Being from Taupo our vegetable gardens are hard to maintain in the winter with all the frosts and cold temperatures.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Children are aware of healthy eating and talking more with their whanau about how to be healthy eaters.

“What an Awesome opportunity for our children. As we do not have a New World in our town it was a fantastic opportunity to get children interested and involved in trying new vegetables as well as growing their own and learning about how plants and vegetables grow. Thank you so much!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Maths - measurement, fractions, ad/sub, problem solving Literacy - endless possibilities! Art - linked to our bee study Health - healthy eating Science - plant structure, living world

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? School garden is well underway and we are working towards a market day where we can sell products to do with gardening, and produce etc. Continuing on with learning about bees and their importance.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Much more talk about different types of vegetables. Had a class vegetable feast where all students had to try something new (if possible), along with vege dips. More vegetables turning up in kids' lunchboxes as brainfood options, and brainfood in general

“Kids were interested right from the start. The codes were fantastic, and some of my students are still wearing their badges everyday. The visit from New World was amazing, and their generosity (Waipukurau New World) and interest in our learning was so appreciated. It was great that the plants were quick growing so that the students could see progress without waiting too long. Lots of possibilities for linking to maths, literacy, art, science and health.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We were able to look at how things grow and have connections to our inquiry learning (energy)

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Learning about how to care for things and what we could do with our plants once they have started sprouting and growing. How to care for our planet and how to care for ourselves.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They learned all about different types of vegetables and were encouraged to try new things.

“It has been a fantastic learning opportunity for everyone. They have loved the hands on learning experiences and being able to have their own plants to have ownership over. All of the resources were extremely helpful and meant we could choose things that were relevant and engaging for our tamariki. Lots of fantastic learning and engaged, happy learners.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? WE enjoyed measuring the plants and predicting what they might look like when they grew.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We're going to plant an edible garden and try out making some recipes

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Just introducing the names of vegetables was a revelation to our learners, they were most excited and still remember the different vegetables they learned.

“This was exciting and engaging for our learners.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? I used it in reading and writing. The match game was a brilliant reading activity. The children wrote there own instructions for planting there vegetables.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Learning about building vege gardens and creating menus in writing time.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Learning about new vegetables they haven’t tried before.

“This was an excellent way to introduce vegetables to the children. They loved the code crackers which created suspense. It created a lot of talk about how plants grow and at different rates.”

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