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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? There are a range of ways this kit can be incorporated within the NZC. Clearly it fits in with Science and Health. We were also able to write about the LGL, and there were opportunities for reading further on the topic of Science and Health. In terms of M

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The biggest future learning for my NE class comes in children following through with the growing process - all the way to the table.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? I think it helped children recognise where many foods come from. By being involved in the process and having personal involvement, their interest should translate to increased willingness/ excitement to try new and healthy foods.

“This was a great kit for my NE class. Thank-you! The children were excited to submit their applications and to be presented with badges upon being accepted into the LGL. They enjoyed the hands-on process of potting up the seeds, with help from their big buddy class. The little seed kits were so handy, everything that was needed contained in a tidy wee package. The seedlings soon sprouted with water and sunshine, to the great excitement of the children. This was a very hands-on, positive learning experience for the children. They were interested and talked excitedly about what they will be able to grow and eat.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Definitely science - health and PE - writing opportunities.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The nutritional aspect could be revisited again once vegetables are harvested. Potentially the technology curriculum, following the design process.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Perhaps some simple recipes could have been provided too. The vegetables did not grow enough to get to the 'healthy eating' stage so links may not have been made for some between growing and eating.

“My class loved the application form and cracking the secret codes. They also loved watching their vegetables sprout (although not all got to that stage). Although cute the small house to post letters in took a long time to assemble and didn't add much to their learning.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We wrote about the LGL, read stories about different vegetables. Created art. We covered science ad how plants grow and what they need to grow.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Students can learn what to do with the produce once it grows. They can learn to prepare different meals/dishes, how to involve their community and learn about how different plants grow in different seasons

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? My students have been introduced to new vegetables through the LGL original members. They have been brave and tried new vegetables. They have shared their opinions on healthy vs non healthy food and are aware of how many fruit/vege they are eating a day

“Wow- What a kit!! I am unsure anything will beat this one. Room 10 loved every part of it. We enjoyed posting letters to headquarters, applying, cracking codes, receiving our badges and plants, planting, watching our seedlings grow and tasting new vegetables. There were so many discussions around different types of vegetables, how they grow and what the LGL would send next. We adapted the game into a BINGO style game and the students loved yelling VEGETABLES when they had filled their whole card!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We used this as a spring-board for science (plants) and in particular looked at what plants need to grow and how some veges grow above the ground and some grow below ground. This led into some lovely art-work. The growing guide provided had a maths elemen

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Continuing to care for our seedlings and planning another shared lunch with the produce grown. Code-cracking. Some of our students loved this.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The planting guide, game and coded messages were a great way to introduce students to new vegetables and for them to identify vegetables. It led well into researching recipes and making and sharing a vegetable based lunch. Students showed a positive attit

“This was a well-considered resource with a great practical component. The timing was perfect for us leading into planting season of our school gardens and coinciding with attaining our Bronze Award as an enviroschool. The students loved the undercover element - and the badges were a hit!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We have covered measurement and DMIC problems using the LGL. Also in topics we have learnt about bees and worms which has tied in well with this topic.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Revamping our gardens. Using past bee and worm knowledge to expand our learning. Taste testing will also be in there with healthy eating.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We haven’t moved in to this yet.

“Prior to receiving our LGL kit we were studying worms so to follow in to this kaupapa was great. The whole class planted the seeds and we have been watching them grow daily. We have since looked and planned out outside garden to cater to our seeds and that will be our main kaupapa when we head into term four. The tamariki enjoy watering feeding and repotting our radishes so for but this has been a great learning for them and myself as I’m not to good with growing things. I would love for each school to participate in this kaupapa and get the tamariki on board at a young age. Plenty of learning in this kit.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Maths - measurement, Writing - responses, diaries, Reading - messages Music - song links provided Science - living world Health and pe - healthy eating

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Transferring of plants into school vegie garden, eventual cooking of produce Marketing (of produce)

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Knowledge of vegetables, Possible willingness to try new foods (will have to wait and see when plants have grown!)

“Pack arrived early and have us plenty of time to familiarise ourselves with the programme. Resource was great, although felt uncomfortable with the whole secret-ness of the club, required modifying to allow/encourage chn to tell their parents (good/bad secrets etc!) Applying for membership and having to pass a test was cool a chn were excited and nervous!! Kids loved the secret messages to decode - highly motivational. Plants are always a fun thing to do with students...they really enjoyed it. Were really motivated to wear their badges (although these were quite flimsy and required lots of repairs...)”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? So much writing motivations, learning new songs and performing dances, art based on the founding members - and that's just some of the things!

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The tamarki took their plants home and I am looking forward to updates! We can use the Grow, Protect, Taste motto to reinforce the healthy eating sentiment.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Knowledge of veges and herbs dramatically improved. Having the motto and performing the pledge left little room for 'I don't think I'd like that.'

“Wow weasel! This is my first ever kit and I am blown away! The scope for incorporating this into my class was huge. I loved seeing all the other little things people were doing on Facebook - and magpied some cool things. My learners were very engaged and motivated by the growing plants, code crackers, and the secrecy of joining the LGL! Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing School Kit!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Used the code crackers during reading, had writing opportunities to write about the different LGL characters, maths - measuring out how far to plant the seedlings.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? I think we will continue to use the memory game I made with the characters, as well as the provided game. The children may make their own coded messages.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? How easy it is to grow your own vegetables and keep healthy.

“The Little Garden League was an engaging concept for our Year 2/3 tamariki. They loved the idea of being in a 'secret' club and making the pledge to join. The badges were worn with pride everyday and our seedlings have been taken care of on a daily basis since planting. Working out the secret codes has also been a highlight and learning the names of the different vegetables. Tūī Learning Hub say thank you so much for providing the seedlings and resources.”

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