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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? we did art, sketching and drawing collage, food tech making a variety of vegetarian foods, we looked at pests in our gardens and researched companion planting. we wrote letters to the vegetables, and made a big book.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? we will continue with your school garden harvesting, cooking and sharing our vegetables. Make our own recipe book. we will continue to raise seeds and grow them and take them home for gardening at home. we are thinking about having a growing competition f

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? they learnt about new types of vegetables. we built new school gardens and encouraged gardening at home. we tried different recipes and researched about the vegetables we have never tried before and why vegesare good for us.

“the children just loved the gardens and watching them grow. we tried lots of different vegetables and they looked forward to cracking the codes.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Obviously the sciences, the growth was fast so maths, and the slow veg used the concept of time.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We have not yet harvested the vegetables that were transferred to our garden. We looked at pollination and why we need bees

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The variety of vegetables was an interesting topic for many learners that inky eat carbs.

“The concept and extensions were great, but timing, just before school holidays didn’t work. As a teacher, keeping the gardens alive and thriving did not work well and had to find someone to baby sit the seedlings. They then went mouldy. I’m not sure what we did wrong. It was interesting to compare soils, and also to see where the souls came from. Are these Little Gardens contributing to deforestation? Children also expect instant results, so checking gardens every day was great for the concept of good things take time”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Being a Kaupapa Maori unit it allowed tamariki to know what being a kaitiaki is in relation to looking after Papatuanuku. We used this to make healthy kai and were then able to look at our Maori kai in relation to its healthy qualities, giving us opportun

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Integrating Localised curriculum for our whole school...

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? In terms of healthy eating, tamariki could see the benefits in both health, sustainability and affordability. Instant food that is good for you. They were able to see that kai from the garden is not so bad tasting.

“Kia ora School Kit Whanau My cherubs and I had a great learning experience with this kit. Everyday tamariki observed its growth, everyday they had wonderings, everyday great discussions happened around the little garden.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Parts of plants in Science, letter writing in English

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? How to care and look after plants. What they need.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Opened students mind to different types of vegetables.

“The students in Room 2 at Awakeri really enjoyed the mystery of the kit. They loved planting their own seeds and watching them grow. A good kit that went well alongside our plants and healthy eating unit. Thanks school kit.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We used the kit for our Growth/Inquiry so we learned lots about grouping, and labelling and writing about being a vegetable or fruit.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? If we had more time we would've talked and focused on planting and growing. Our main focus was on healthy eating.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? My students are 5yrs old. It was interesting to see how much they knew or didn't know about vegetables.

“My class really loved playing with the cards. They enjoyed learning about different fruits and vegetables. They had to look carefully at the picture to make sure it matched. We used the plants as a gift to their dad/male person in their lives for father's day. We enjoyed creating the cardboard house too.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Learning about seed dispersal systems.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Making our own pots for the garden.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Helped by grouping plants according to fruit and vegetables

“Great resource thanks”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Science, technology, arts, maths

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Greater research into fruit and vegetables

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Before the kit arrived, we were looking at the vegetables and fruits we enjoy eating. The children were able to grow the vegetables by themselves. They know the importance of eating vegetables and have started to bring some vegetables for lunch!

“My class and I were excited to receive this kit! As a school, we were focusing on sustainability this term. The children were able to grow different kinds of vegetables which they have enjoyed.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Science, nutrition

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Nutrition Plant growth

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The children learnt a lot about vegetables, their names. All the children were so excited to grow their own vegetables

“Was a great introduction unit to encourage children to grow their own vegetables. The children learnt a lot about vegetables, many the children had not previously recognised or ever eaten. The tool helped promote discussion around healthy eating.”

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