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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We used the coded messages in maths and literacy times to support engagement in students that had difficulties in these areas. It was a simple and effective way to engage students.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Measurement, informative writing, home gardening, and birds and insects in our environment.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Learning about new vegetables, and exploring what a vegetable is. There are so many and some we had not heard of or tried.

“This was a great resource for my year one students. We all loved working out the coded messages, and the idea that we were the first ones to get to grow the seedlings before they were available. My students enjoyed the idea of joining a club and loved having a 2-teired test to be eligible. We finally got to plant the seedlings into the school garden today and are looking forward to seeing how they have grown after the holidays. One big disappointment was that the badges kept breaking and losing their pins so the students were a bit sad about this. But otherwise, it has been a very enjoyable learning experiences for us all.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We covered our inquiry because it linked in well with our topic of looking after the earth and taking action. We have done lots of writing about the plants and when applying to be LGL memebers and we have covered a few science AO's in regards to living th

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Future learning will be about continuing to look after the plants as they grow. We can also lead into composting with any scraps and how this completes a full cycle as they go back into the soil to help new plants grow.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It has made the children aware of a whole lot of vegetables that they did not know about. We talked about trying new foods and how important it is to eat a range of foods, we are still yet to test our classroom vegetables as they are still growing but I a

“This was an amazing resource. My year 1 nd 2 class loved it and were fully engaged from day one. The story and hook was great and fitted really well into our inquiry and learning through drama approach. The steps were easy to follow and the support resources and activities were great. From this kit we have had really rich writing opportunities and great science exploration of how plants grow and what they do for our environment. To top it all off the children have loved watching their plants grow and taking care of them.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We looked at the variety of vegetables, chose one and practiced descriptive writing. We did maths statistics with pictures of vegetables. For science we planted a bean in a jar and watched it grow. We also read Jack and the Beanstalk be and made a collabo

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Art make a collage to show a veg/plant, write about your plant,

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They were very surprised to learn about edible flowers. Each student tried some green lettuces and came for more. In no time my box full of green salad was gone - their favourite snacks

“Fantastic resources. Kids loved sawing and watering the plants and watch them grow. I brought a selection of edible greens for them to try. They ate it all! And wrote about various leaves they tried.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We linked our literacy and numeracy programmes to this kit. We were also able to bring in art, health, and technology. We still haven't finished either!

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We would love to look at doing some cooking with our tamariki now!

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It has given students the motivation to try new foods and to eat more healthy.

“This was such a fantastic learning opportunity for our tamariki. We have been able to connect both our literacy and numeracy programme to the Little Garden Kit. The motivation, excitement , and pure joy that this kit has brought to our tamariki has been fantastic! Our kids have been coming to school talking about what they have been eating, and what new veges they have been trying, and have even begun bringing some raw veges in their lunch boxes. We are going to continue extending this even further by delving into our technology design process and building some vertical planters for our plants. I cannot speak highly enough of this particular kit. The opportunities have been endless!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We've done writing and reading, Maths and obviously Science.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The biggest thing for me, as a teacher, was that we could bond together as a class around something. Everyone was on board, wanted to be part of ";a club";, and encouraged their classmates along the way. We will carry this on next term and build on what w

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We've learnt a lot about vegetables (many that we didn't know previously). Next term we'll start our tasting part of our pledge to the ";Little Garden League"; (Covid stopped us a little from doing that this term). The students are much more aware of vege

“This has been the most amazing kit. The background with the ";Little Garden League"; secret club was the best thing ever. My students bought into this BIG TIME. We'll definitely be continuing this in Term 4 as it's been so successful.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Art. codes, supporting Whakapuawai (Flourishing ever forward)

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Sustainability, vegetable tasty and naming.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Very little. We used it as a growing and sustainability project.

“A useful resource to use in the classroom which engaged and enthused the children.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We made codes - literacy art - collage music - learn a vege song

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Getting the chn involved in gardens and having more interest when they go to the supermarket to look at and name vegetables.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The kit provided a starter for the children to get involved in their gardens at home and at school.

“The children were excited to all be part of the LLG. They enjoyed learning about the different vegetables and herbs. They liked playing the matching name game.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We have just started getting into the discussions of the nutritional value of vegetables, having just planted the seeds we have only just begun to talk about the science behind planting and growth but haven't moved into the math area of measuring yet. So

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Planting and harvesting of food Obesity in children - linked to healthy eating choices

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students were engaged in discussions about their eating habits and the types of vegetables they ate and preferred. They also talked about new vegetables they tried and liked or disliked and how particular vegetables were of good nutritional value for you.

“The students have been very engaged in decoding the secret messages and some students have created their own based on these. They were intrigued with the way the soil pod expanded when it soaked up the water. All students are keen to see the plants grow and measure their plants so they can then transfer them into the school garden.”

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