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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Reading - books themed around plants, seedlings, growing. Writing - Instruction on how to plant the seeds. Maths - measuring the seedlings. Science - record keeping of growth, observations.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We are using it to launch into 'Change' in term 4.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They are trying new vegetables and sharing about their experiences in class.

“This was a highly engaging kit that was loved by all! Right from the 'secretness' of the box through to planting and nurturing, the kids have loved it. Thank you so much!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? The resource were fantastic, from having to join up, reading and writing as well as decoding the cool messages. Measuring and following instructions to plant the vegetable and managing self to keep the plants alive.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We are looking at our local environment next term so can look at what grows best where and why?

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We had some great discussions about healthy eating and what that looks like as well as where our food comes from.

“Thank you very much for supplying and supporting theses kits. The tamariki really enjoyed planting and nurturing their gardens.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Writing, diary of my plant daily to show the differences in their plants each day, letters to whanau about what they would like in their lunchbox Art, vege murals, go noodle videas about veges, big books about gardens

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Shopping lists of veges in maths unit on money, school garden, vegetable picnics, writing a description of their plants

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They have tried foods they normally didn't eat or thought they didn't like and learnt about veges they had never heard of

“A great resource for the kids who thoroughly enjoyed the unit. They had taste parties, tried new foods in their lunchbox, wrote letters to each other to tell them what food they liked after taste test. Lots of artwork created also and writing was all about myittle garden every week”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? writing-diary of plant growth My favourite foods Senses-taste smell feel... art-observational drawing, creative drawing, painting maths-measurement of growth, comparing size and shapes, counting leaves Reading lots of text about growing and poems jack

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? All of the above Planting seedling into school garden looked after mainly by the senior children

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They a re gaining an understanding of where food comes from. An awareness of different choices they have in regards to food.

“Thanks for the wonderful resources you have provided. They have become a welcome addition to our school garden. There was a good variety and enough for each child to have their own.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? As well as nutrition and healthy eating - this fitted in very well with our school-wide environmental theme. Hands-on planting and observations of growth made for some great science! There were maths opportunities in reading plant measurements! So many Li

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We are keen to learn more about planting and growing. So after the school holidays we will look at growing more seedlings and finding space in our school to grow the vegetables. The children are very keen to link the learning in this kit to Visual Art and

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? This definitely raised awareness of healthy eating and sustainably growing your own vegetables. The children talked lots about what new foods they had tried and many were keen on the idea of tasting some of their own grown vegetables. It was great stimulu

“Our class really loved receiving this whole kit. It fitted in so well with our Big Idea topic of Thinking like Environmentalists. Growing our seedlings in class generated lots of conversation about sustainability, growing and tasting new vegetables. We learnt about parts of the plant and what they need to grow - we really enjoyed the music links and podcasts. The badges were worn with pride and the idea around posting their membership form was also very motivating but making the post box itself was time-consuming and not an easy task. The growth of the seedlings sparked a great deal of excitement! As did the Code Crackers!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Reading, Wrting, maths, science and technology. The best kit for engagement across all curriculum.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Science- how things grow, parts of plants, where does water come from, sustainability, growing and looking g after our selves and our bodies. Writing-secret codes and deciphering. Maths- comparing heights, days plants grow, codes

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They have learnt about vegetables they didn’t even know existed.

“A great kit full of fun activities for all kids of all ages. Awesome secret messages, very engaging. Badges were a nice touch the kids get to keep as well as planting and taking home a seedling. Lots of Criss curriculum links. Love love loved this kit.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? So awesome! We did some writing, we did lots of discussions, which helped build our language, we planted and got dirty, so it created hands on experiences for children who may not always have access to plants. They have also used their key competencies in

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? It’s created discussion! Which has been great for our language building. Due to the holiday LD coming up soon, it’s meant that the students are able to take their plants home to their families, possibly plant them with other veg or other little gardens th

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We unpacked the kit through mat times etc and all the resources that came with it. It was a good way to talk about which veg we like and which we think we don’t, but maybe haven’t tried yet. We talked about how there are no good and bad foods, there are j

“Hello! Room One at Target Road School has just completed the LGL. We have absolutely loved the whole process. It has been such an experience to be able to post our letters, receive our badges and for them grow the vegetables. The students have had real buy in with the whole programme, especially as it is now in the New World stores and with Spring arriving, many of them are planting vegetable gardens at home. They have come in each morning to see if their seeds have sprouted and taken ownership of ensuring they are well cared for by watering them (we purchased a LGL watering can from NW) and making sure they have sun. They have got quite worried if the pots look dry! As we are going on two weeks leave from school, each child is looking forward to taking their pottle home to continue to nurture and then plant. The language and discussion has been awesome and it has covered so many curriculum areas. We would love to be a part of something like this again in the future! thanks so much, MIss Amy and Room One at Target Road School, on Auckland's North Shore x”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Science, PE and Health, English, Maths

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Promoting healthy eating and gardening

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Learning about the importance of eating vegetables and learning opportunities of understanding the nutrients each vege has.

“Children love seeing the growth of the little seedlings.”

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