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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We have had an ongoing statistics unit focusing on the contents of our lunch boxes. We also have integrated the history of our local environment learning about what food was traded with the Māori and Settlers, growing food and working with community garde

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We have been talking about rubbish free lunch boxes.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Much more aware that 'fresh' food is different to packaged 'fruit'. Pre Garden League lots of children stated that their 'fruit strips' e.t.c. were fruit because it had a picture of fruit on the front.

“The best thing about this kit was it actually had children trying new foods. Doing it in the classroom with peers encouraged them and the clubs 'Grow, protect, taste' motto was easily remembered and called upon.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Maths - time and measurement/code Literacy - cracking the code/writing application and updates Science - Living world - plant life cycle

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Extending scientific knowledge of the Living World. Taking plants home to home gardens and trying the vegetable when they grow! Cooking and food prep.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Recognising vegetables have high nutritional value. Tied kit in with healthy eating unit - eat most vege/fruit concept.

“The excitement and anticipation this kit created was huge for a bunch of 5 year olds. Being part of an exclusive club added to the engagement and interest in the topic. Planting and watching the growth of the seeds was hands on and fun. Thank you for a fabulous kit which has supported our Science/Health topic and created lots of conversation and questions.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Great oral language, group discussion and shared experience.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Moving onto developing the school gardens.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students are keen to see if their plants grow into something they can share in a shared lunch next term.

“My students loved the kit and were so enthusiastic to get into it. They are really enjoying seeing their plants beginning to grow and are keen to start on the gardens now.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? In writing we wrote diary entries describing what we could see happening with the class. We also used our plants in maths by using blocks to see how tall they were and compare heights.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Now that the children are have been introduced to the growing process, we might move into a more in-depth science unit about how plants and trees grow.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? I bought all the different vegetables to school, and all of the kids tried all of them - even if they didn't like them. Having such a fun school kit really encouraged them to be brave and give everything a go.

“This was such a great school kit. Lots of kids in my class had never done any gardening before and they loved being involved in the whole process.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We were able to talk about and link our learning through digital technologies curriculum, literacy, health and well-being, PE and science.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Menu creation, lunch box ideas, how we can shop better at home, what changes our bodies go through with healthy eating.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students are beginning to link their learning to their own homes and recognising that they already have some of these 'new; foods available to them or are beginning to look for these items when out shopping. They all understand their bodies well but this

“The resource is well put together, having the electronic resources as well added an extra element to the learning that students were apart of. The garden is cute, fun and so child centred that it made it very easy to motivate the students to want to be a part of the learning about edible plants. This has been an absolute favourite across our school.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Student's wrote about their seeds, drew pictures, measured plants and made comparisons.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Many student's now talking about helping their parents and grandparents to grow their own vegetables and tend to a garden.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We have fruit breaks everyday after morning fitness and I've noticed more of my students bringing fruit and vege snacks compared to before.

“Kia ora, my class have thoroughly enjoyed the whole process of growing, protecting and of course they can't wait to taste. The resource is well thought out and the generosity of others through sharing ideas have made this project a success. My student's are talking about how they are helping whanau to plant and care for crops and all the different ways they will eat their plants. I especially liked the coded messages and pledge cards as well as the badges. This was a great idea!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Writing reading and maths. Science and art

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Continuing to see growth and caring and looking after their plants

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Kids are trying new veges and herbs and talking about them

“We Iove it our kids are really engaged telling us the new veges that they have tried. Growing the seedlings has been awesome, quick and successful. Lease do it again. It has covered. All aspects of the curriculum and the key competencies. Thank you”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Reading recipes, following instuctions

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? looking at improving soils, maths - measuring time from seed to eat!

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The range of vege that can be grown and looking at recipes to try was great learning

“Students loved planting their seeds and seeing them sprout. The idea of a club with responsibilities helped with learning. The tamariki loved the codes”

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