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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We did science - the parts of seeds and how seeds grow. This linked with writing science diagrams and descriptions.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The kids have taken their seedlings home to nurture over the holidays. If their crop is ready before Xmas they will bring it back to class to share.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We tried a new vegetable each day with our morning tea. The kids were motivated by this.

“The students were very motivated by being members of the Little Garden League. The resources were excellent, although the coded messages were too difficult for Year 2s. The main disappointment was the quality of the badges.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We used it in our reduce, reuse and recycle topic

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Making recycled planters, making compost, the whole process from garden to plate.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We discussed the healthy eating triangle. What we can eat little of, eat some off, and eat lots of.

“We had so much fun with our little garden kit! In was well incorporated well into our reduce recycle and reuse topic for this term! We made recycled planters and compost to be able to plant our little garden in. The students loved the secret messages! We adapted it to our class (new entrant, year 1 and 2) and everyone was a member and each afternoon we explored a little bit about what plants need to grow, the different types of vegetables etc. Such a great kit!! They loved see their seeds sprout!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? moved into their phunky physics, maths, writing

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? as an enviro school this has helped to plant a seed of understanding and simplicity of growing your own food

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? children have been able to see that natural food isn't actually that hard to grow

“The children really got into the club house and breaking the code, the code breaking moved into many different areas of their learning. Having it all in one kit was great”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We wrote instructions on how to plant a seed and how to care for plants. We described vegetables using similes on wanted posters. We created pictures using vegetables. We encouraged ";farmer"; play. We read about vegetables in non fiction texts. We read f

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? It has only just begun with this open topic!

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students now have knowledge of a wide range of vegetables. We have not been able to taste any at school due to the level restrictions, but the parents have said that the students are very open to talking about new vegetables at the dinner tables and in th

“The Little Garden League school kit was an absolute hit in my year 1 class! It naturally lead our inquiring minds down many different paths. It opened us up to artwork with vegetables, categorising, sorting, writing instructions. The secret messages continued the excitement. The kit was well organised. The plants all sprouted within weeks of planting. The children watered them daily with droppers to work on their fine motor skills.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? we looked at science of a seed growing, wrote stories about veges they had eaten, drew pictures of veges, wrote instructions of how to plant a seed, labelled diagrams, created containers from cardboard to make a mini planter, stories, poems and songs

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? looking at the changes that the seed goes through to become a plant, next term we are looking at changes that take place in mini beasts- their needs

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? talking about and naming veges and what they have tried. Wanting to grow a vege to eat. They have become interested in the veges I eat at lunch time - asking me if they didn't know the names of them.

“The kids really enjoyed the arrival of the kit and the secrecy behind it . They were all very keen to become members and all solemnly took the pledge. They increased their knowledge of veges they could name. The planting of the seeds was fun and every day they would come to school hoping to see the first of the seeds sprouting. Great other resources available on line as well.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? oral language promotion was huge in our class, labeling, discussing the progress of the plants, observations. Maths measurement. Care and responsibility to look after the plants.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? we are still working on this.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It has shown how they can help themselves and family by growing their own food

“The little garden kit was fantastic. It promoted talking about health eating and how we could grow our own food. Also showed our 5 year olds that food does not just come from the supermarket!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Using mathematical language to discuss the amount of seeds grwoing and which ones were the tallest, shortest. Writing instructions for planting the seeds

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? we will makes some food using the food we grow if it is ready before the summer holidays.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? There were lots of discussions around which vegetables they knew and which ones they liked. The children also talked about the ones they hadn't tried. They were super excited to see them grow and enjoyed the race of whose were the tallest!

“The little letterbox was cute but really hard to cut out as the card was so thick. The stickers were a hit but they feel off the little pots. The kids loved the variety of seeds - so great to have lots of different kinds.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We have used the kit to measure 50 mls of water, measure the growth using mm. We were learning about measurement, so this was perfect timing. The class were amazed at how long seeds took to grow. We have also discussed how plants grow and done a small

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Next term, we will make a salad and hopefully if our plants survive, use as many of them in the salad as possible!

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We have watched Youtube clips on vegetables and how important they are for our bodies to grow and becoming strong and healthy. We have talked about which vegetables we like and why and then tried a new vegetable to eat. Brussel sprouts still ranking first

“The arrival of our little Garden box was so exciting as the class guessed what it could contain! There was much excitement preparing the pots for their seeds and finally planting their own seedlings. Cracking the codes each week was the highlight of the week! What a great way for them to see plant growth and realise that growing their own vegetables was entirely possible!”

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