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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? The children learnt how plants grow from a seed and what is needed in order for plants to grow well. This was included in our Science unit of learning, and further developed in Literacy, by students writing about plants. They also measured the plants dail

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? If this kit was able to be used earlier, we would have had time to include more aspects and to delve deeper into healthy eating. With time constraints and other activities happening across the school, I found it difficult to administer.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It hasn't really. The children in my class all know and understand healthy eating and nutrition. They were more interested in seeing how plants grow.

“Although I was excited to receive the kit, I was disappointed that upon opening the box I found that I had to start cutting up pieces and fastening them together. The cardboard was very difficult to cut through and it nearly went into the bin! The children enjoy the gardening aspect of this kit, but I feel the overall concept is too difficult for 5 and 6 year old children.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Linked to matariki and importance of growing at this time of the year.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Healthy eating and nutrition

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? With my 6 year olds, they were focusing on the learning the names of vegetables over healthy eating.

“Thank you very much School Kit for such an awesome resource. My students were so excited to be a part of the Little Garden League. I love how they wear their LG badges with pride and connect with other classes who are wearing them. The children were so keen to take on the responsibility of preparing the seeds and looking after them. Code cracking was very engaging, giving the students a sense of achievement. I was proud to see my junior students wanting to extend themselves by writing their own code!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? see above comment

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We're still in the midst of this kit. After the holidays, I will be catching up with the kids about how their seeds grew at home. Planning to reinforce the needs of a plant, and then take the learning wherever the kids lead it.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They began looking at the food in their lunchboxes with a more concerned manner. We decided to reward kids who were trying new vegetables - and it was so nice to see ALL children get a reward throughout the study! At school, we tested a selection of veget

“My class absolutely loved this kit! they felt valued and important being part of the LGL - and the badges were highly regarded by them all! It was so great to see their excitement grow along with their plants! There was so much authentic learning involved - measuring, looking at time/weather, science of how plants grow and what they need to survive/thrive, healthy choices, AND some even tried new veggies!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We have used the kit in mathematics by recording the children's favourite vegetables on a graph.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We have talked a lot about healthy vegetables and the different ways we can eat them. This has sparked the children's interest in cooking.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They are asking their parents to put some of the vegetables in their lunchboxes after seeing them in the kit. They even call them by their names!

“The little gardens are fantastic! My class of five year olds are excited about vegetables and cant wait until we can harvest the garden and do some cooking next term!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Good for maths, literacy, health and inquiry learning

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Good to lead onto further learning about healthy eating / healthy lifestyle choices

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Enthusiastic about growing their own veges

“The little plants”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? It provided opportunities to increase students oral language, as they talked about what was happening with their seedlings. It also provided opportunities for reading books about healthy eating and growing plants as well as writing about healthy eating an

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Future learning opportunities could be to continue growing vegetable plants in a school garden, and with an in-school garden to table group to then cook with the food that has been grown. It also provides space for future conversations with students to fu

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students became more aware of where food comes from, and have been able to watch it grow and then be able to enjoy their produce when it was ready to eat.

“Little Garden has been a great addition to our Junior classroom, particularly because being a school in a city where only a few children knew about growing vegetables and then being able to eat the produce they had grown. All of the students were really engaged in the process of planting the seeds, and every morning were excited to see what had changed with their seedlings.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Great for working together, science, lots of literacy links, maths, art.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Kids are super keen to continue growing their plants at home, and are keen to get involved with gardening at home.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Children were really keen to try new vegetables and fruits. Feedback from one parent was that children talked a lot about trying them and was eating them more at home.

“Much appreciated, this was such an awesome kit and especially being able to access this for free. Really increased awareness of healthy fruits and vegetables.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Everything!! Caring, responsibility, respecting our environment, writing, science...endless!

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Knowing more about seasons and how they are important for growing. Having a larger garden to grow for our community. Thank you.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Knowing where their food comes from in its RAW state. Knowing we can grow our own, and not just buy. We can eat veg raw and cooked.

“The little garden kit is fantastic! The lesson progressions and planning were really easy to follow and took very time (super important!) The kids were so excited as we opened the box to find all the goodies inside. This has lead to a great inquiry about what plants need to grow and more children encouraging their families at home to start something of their own. Such a great resource to inspire little minds. Thank you so much!”

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