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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We have had a focus on Kaitiakitanga (care of the land and resources). This unit on growing will lead nicely into our Term 4 unit on growing - what plants need to grow and survive. We are looking forward to transplanting the seedlings in Term 4 and creati

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? As mentioned above A further focus on Healthy Eating

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Learning about new vegetables both through the game and the seedlings.

“The children loved the idea of the LGL and belonging to a group, getting a wee badge and their own wee seedling. They have enjoyed checking in each day to see how much their seed had grown. The game was a hit and it grabbed their attention from the start.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We were able to write about what we did, talk about it, create posters, search for and cook recipes, measure and predict. We sorted, we tried new foods.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We are going to grow other seedlings to sell at our annual market night. We have also bought seed potatoes and have had those in since before we started the Little Gardens.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students realised they could grow things and eat healthy vegetables from their garden, they don't have to come from the shop!

“Students really enjoyed this kit. The secrecy of the League really appealed to my 5-year-olds. They loved being able to plant the seeds, observe them and take them home to plant out in their own garden.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? They learned lots about plants, plant growth and were able to connect these to their own experience of growth. We used English by writing instructions and descriptions. We looked at science - plant growth cycle. We looked at measurement when comparing hei

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Lots - could keep using this next term to look into body systems and growth mindset.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The kids learned about how vegetables are important for health, and how vegetables are good for our bodies and brain. Keep up the great work School Kit!

“The kids in my class loved this school kit! Having a hands on project to explore and create new knowledge, enabled us to delve further into our topic of growth. It saved a lot of teacher time, and the fact that you made it a club boosted the kids sense of ownership and buy in.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Science, we used measurement for maths in the watering process. Also talking about science of the sun helping things grow.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We plan on planting out veg in the school garden to eat by end of term 4

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We discussed what is healthy and unhealthy for us. And talked about growing our own so we knew what was on the product - being fresh. We have free lunch in schools and it encouraged my students to eat their little salad in their lunches

“My students loved the little garden resource! They loved coming in every day and seeing if there were any new sprouts.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? we could have utilized it more but I can see how you could connect it.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? we have started a garden for our juniors and feel it csn lead to more learning about nutrition.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We had discussions about trying new vegetables which encouraged the class to try different things.

“awesome resource - kids loved the secret codes!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Science/writing/language/ The little garden kit has given us opportunities in increasing our oral language and writing. We have chosen lots of books to read regarding gardening and planting vegies.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Creating a class garden, creating gardens at home with their families. extending vocabulary and inspiring young children to grow their own food to eat. Looking after plants, watering them and weeding the garden.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We have talked about lots of different vegetables we like to eat and how they keep us healthy. Some children have never tried certain vegetables so we are planning on making a big garden salad or pot of soup from the vegies when they grow

“I love the little garden kit and so did my students. They were excited to find out about the seeds we were going to grown and loved planting them in the pots provided. They watered them daily and were thrilled when they sprouted. I loved that everything was in the pack and it was a sustainable and recyclable cardboard. Children love their badges and were proud to wear them and show the other children. They are keen in being part of the whole process of growing seeds into vegetables.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Opportunities for reading and writing with the applications, algebra with the code breaking, following instructions, and co-operative learning.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Encourages trying new things, perseverance.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It promoted great discussion, but we weren't able to share food due to Covid restrictions. We were not able to spend long enough on the topic to get the most out of it.

“Due to Covid interruptions and the fact that we were also doing a different focus for Inquiry, we weren't able to do as much as we would have liked. If we knew well in advance what the kits were going to be, we could make sure our school planning fitted with it. Then we would have been able to make better use of the wonderful resources. The set up suggestions made it fun and exciting and the children bought into the premise. The stickers fell off the pottles and the label cards fell out easily making it tricky to keep track of whose plant was whose.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Application writing, following instructions, providing leadership opportunities

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Learning to look after other living things and thinking deeply about what is required to keep things alive.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? My class were very interested in the new vegetables and edible flowers/herbs in the kit. Some were shocked they could be eaten.

“I found this resource to be engaging for my students, they were all really interested in the back story and were keen to learn the pledge to become a little garden league member”

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