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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? measurement- watching the plant grow, language- increasing new language and using them into writing, language experience where children planting, Science- how to care for our plants.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Te Reo- learning and labeling the plants in Reo.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Children learned about new vegetables and fruits. They were very engaged in planting and finding out about new learning.

“The Kit came with all the resources to plant the seeds.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We brought this kit into our oral and written language, discussing and writing about fruits and veges - our likes and dislikes and writing jokes for our clubhouse application. We explored science through planting and looking after our little garden seedli

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? I am hoping to continue with the food element of this kit next term by looking into the food pyramid while also continuing to explore food in class. The parents have been really liking their kids trying things they wouldn't normally try at home so I would

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They have all been willing to try new vegetables, ones they are often refusing at home. I have been really impressed with their willingness to try. The day after they tried marmite and lettuce sandwiches two of my boys came to school with marmite and lett

“The kids were really excited about becoming a club member and having their own little seedling to plant and grow. It has opened up a whole range of exploration with fruits and veges..so far we have tried raw carrot, raw mushroom, cooked broccoli and corn fritters, lemon and mint water, mint leaves, guacamole and marmite and lettuce sandwiches...Friday is smoothie day! Thanks so much for giving room 9 this opportunity!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Art Maths Science Writing

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Making a garden at school.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The children understood the difference between fruit and vegies and what is good for our bodies. They enjoyed learning about all the different types and how they grew in the garden.

“The children loved being apart of a secret club and learning about plants and seeds and watching the seedlings grow!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We used at as part of our Science, Health and Inquiry learning.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Life Cycle of Plants Healthy Living Farming

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The children tried eating one vegetable a week and they encouraged their siblings to do it as well.

“The children in the class loved it especially their special badges! They have learnt a lot from this kit.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? There was opportunity for measurement (we didn't get to this as the seedlings are only just sprouting), and reading/writing (reading and filling in the forms, the code-crackers). Measuring the water for the little garden planting.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? I will definitely continue to use the spot it vege game as it is a good one for language and memory.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Awareness of different veges has increased and tamariki were excited to grow their own.

“This kit tied in beautifully with a question my class have been asking: what and who is nourished at our school.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Science - growing PE/Health - put the right food in and the machine our body will work better. Writing - stories about planting, healthy eating Nurturing - taking care of something to help it grow. if we give a plant all it needs then if we give our bo

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We are an enviro school and we are always in the garden, this just promoted it more. Watching our plants grow was fascinating. Loved it, thankyou so much for the box, we so enjoyed it.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? I've grown this so I will eat it. I've grown this so I'm spreading the word about healthy eating. My class and teacher are all secret league members too so we know that healthy food is worth eating to be big and strong.

“Fantastic, the children each had something that was theirs, the badge, the little garden. the story was fun with the photo. It grabbed the attention of the children in this respect. Eating something that you have planted and cared for seems to taste better or they have ownership so they want to eat it and spread the word about eating veges.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Maths writing reading

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Kids want to plant more veges at home and eat them and research their individual fave.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They learnt about what is in veges that is good for them: vitamins, minerals, fibre

“This kit was awesome. the kids were so excited and motivated to plant their plant and talk about veges. Thank you. we love it”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Writing - procedural Digit Tech - Computational thinking - planting a seed Maths - 3D shapes, counting, measurement Reading - stories Viewing Videos Science - growing, seasons

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Comparing growing a seed and growing seed potatoes. Protecting seeds can keep them moist and warm. Safety: Wearing a marks and gloves when handling potting mix. Nutrition

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They were interested in how flowers can help bees to make honey. They learned about having a balanced diet by eating vegetables and fruit.

“This is an excellent kit to do at this time of year. We turned it into a science experiment where we compared seed raising in a hot house and without a cover.”

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