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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We have been learning about Living Things - plants are a living thing so it matched in beautifully

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We are looking at soil and what is it to grow healthy plants.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We have started talking about veges etc and because the want to see the plants grow they are excited to see their vegetable grow.

“My students love the science behind the soil growth and watching their plants grow.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We wrote about many different aspects of our vegetables, including how our vegetables were growing, what plants need to grow, and which part of the plant we're eating with each different type of vegetable. We also did observational drawing of our plants a

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Our school also received a kit for a school garden (including a wooden frame, soil and more Little Garden sets), which we will plant at the beginning of next term. Students will be able to look after these plants and watch them grow over time, hopefully b

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It made students more aware of different vegetables and where they come from. We also had discussions about healthy foods, and children could share which foods they liked. Some children, who are picky eaters, were able to experience different viewpoints a

“The Little Garden Kit had all the resources required to learn about plants and grow our own plants in our class. The story, Little Garden Club sign, badges and picture of the different characters engaged the students really well and got them excited about growing their own vegetables. Prior to this unit, most students did not know the names of many of the vegetables, but in the course of this unit, students learnt a lot about the different vegetables, parts of a plant and how to grow their own plants. However, the codes breakers we were sent were more suited to older students from Year 2 up (we are a new entrant/year 1 class).”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? In writing, children were able to persuade the reader why they should like a certain vegetable/fruit.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? In term 4, we are going to carry on with this and grow some more. This is linking into the Zespri challenge, cross country and what foods we need to fuel our bodies for this.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We linked this in with our lunches we eat at school. What is a healthy snack/what isn't? Talked about how we could grow our own plants at home and discussed who already has.

“Children were engaged and loved being able to plant their own plants (the soil was magic in their eyes) They loved coming into school each day to check if the plants had grown and who could water them on that specific day”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? writing, reading, science, maths so many!

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Continued growing plants, observe bean seeds, plant a pansy in decorated pot

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Very topical as its all about vegies and why we grow them

“Love this kit! Practical and ready to use. Kids very keen”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We have used this kit to promote some wonderful writing. The children have written What am I? riddles, character descriptions, labelling of diagrams etc.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The children are keen to develop our own school vegetable gardens and watch our vegetables grow.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Children got to grow vegetables and herbs that they haven't tried before. By being part of the growing process the children are more likely to try these.

“This was a great kit. The children were enthusiastic and engaged with each activity. It was a great kit to develop knowledge of fruit and vegetables and how they grow.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Writing instructions on how to care for plants. measuring seedlings as they grow. writing letters to the founding members

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We would have liked to continue growing the seedlings as a class somewhere at school but we have nowhere at the moment to do this. Hopefully the children will be able to grow their little plants at home and keep the class updated after the school holidays

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It was more about educating the students on various herbs and vegetables and what it takes for a plant to grow, rather than healthy eating. Hopefully it has made them interested in vegetables they haven't heard of or more willing to try the vegetables the

“The kids loved looking after and checking the progress of their seeds. It was their first go to stop each morning and would be the topic of conversation both among themselves and as a class, especially to see which seeds were sprouting the fastest. We did have a COVID only incident when the seedlings were sprayed with the class's disinfectant rather than the water bottle. Not sure if this was the reason why some seeds didn't sprout.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? It's been quite a year and some of my students, along with their families, have had to process quite a bit. Having these plants with their needs, and being dependent on us to supply them, has provided multiple opportunities to delve into emotional and phy

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? What started out as an unexpected gift will be gifted to our families - an opportunity that the students hadn't anticipated and is significant in the learning about life process. The whole area of nutrition is one we hadn't touched upon yet has generated

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Actually growing the produce themselves has made sampling unknown vegetables far more enticing. They had not previously even considered the difference in nutritional value of the highly refined rubbish that usually comes in their lunchboxes compared to th

“We are both impressed and grateful for our little garden. It came as a surprise that this excellent initiative was available, giving the students opportunities to discover vegetables that were unfamiliar along with their diverse foliage and growth rates. Before planting the seeds the discussions began regarding why the seeds had not germinated already and what exactly did they need? Everyday has brought new thoughts as change happens right before our eyes. This resource cannot be over-rated. It contains all the ingredients for nourishing our students brains as their actions impact upon something that is now obviously alive. The analogies are endless, timely and VERY much appreciated.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Linked perfectly to our Inquiry today. Linked well with Writing and Reading.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The children were motivated to grow vegetables at home.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Children enjoyed learning the names of the plants.

“Perfect activity for returning to school after lockdown.”

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