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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We used the new information we learned as our Writing topic, and used the growth data for our Maths lesson on measurement.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? To explore different type of plants, and not just vegetables. To also learn the different nutrients that food can provide, such as vegetables.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Learning about new vegetables that most of my students have never heard of. They also learned the different ways to take care of their vegetables.

“My students really enjoyed the Little Garden League! They were so excited to grow their own plant, and were very responsible at taking care of them! I think this activity should go on for the next years as it teaches the children responsibility, ownership, and sustainability.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? This crossed well into science and learning about plants and what they need. Also into writing and reading.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? This is a wonderful way to either introduce a topic or finish a topic. The children were highly motivated and interested in learning how to take care of their little plants.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The children were more aware of different types of vegetables and as we were growing them the children were more open to trying them to see what they will be like.

“The children thoroughly enjoyed this and took great care of it.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We tallied vegetables and graphed them for maths. We made up our own codes to share secret messages with each other.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Secret messages/coding is something that this class has really latched onto. Also looking out new and interesting fruit and vegetables.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They agreed to try new vegetables and ask for them from their parents while shopping. This meant they also introduced them to their family.

“Students were introduced to many new vegetables that they had not seen before. The Little Garden League was an interesting way to tie it all together.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Science, social studies (what farmers do), maths (measurement) literacy (writing about our plants and healthy eating.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We have establish school gardens and these plants are being used in the garden for the students to enjoy.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? As we are a healthy eating school/class. this topic was great as it reinforced our beliefs of healthy eating healthy mind.

“What an amazing kit, the students loved it and we have continued on with the topic.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? WE enjoyed using the kit for reading, writing and inquiry.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Planting the seedling in our school garden :)

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Learning about new vegetables

“The class loved the kit and it fueled good discussion about healthy eating and how plants grow.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We wrote articles about our seedlings for our school newsletter, and how to care for plants and seeds instructional writing.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? It ties in with our school values - caring and nurturing

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It introduced a range of fruit and vegetables - some the children hadn't experienced before - they loved the name the veges card game

“This was a great kit as the kids loved opening their packages and caring for the seedlings. They take pride in the ongoing care of the garden. We now have an amazing edible garden flourishing outside our classroom window!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We used the resources in the kit to link in with our literacy program. We also did heaps of art activities connected to the kit.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We extended the learning to include science activities about plants and insects in the garden.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We learned about new vegetables that some students had not heard of before.

“My students loved this kit! They were really engaged with all the activities, particularly the secret codes. The membership letter form was awesome and we loved the joke section! We have become so interested in gardening now that our whole term four has become a unit learning about gardening. We are hoping that some of our seedlings will be big enough to eat before the end of the year!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Healthy eating and preparation for school athletics Maths with counting and measuring Key competency with thinking and being able to share ideas Maths with math strand temperature and seasons Art drawing of healthy eating and plants, flowers

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? read over all information carefully and be informed, be flexible, if it does not work reflect listen to student voice to use the resource to the best learning opportunity for the class Giving the students experiences that are otherwise not otherwise ex

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Lots of different plants that le to class discussions on how important they are to our eating

“Great resource, lots of ways for students to be engaged. Differentiated learning possible. Quality of resource good. Way it was promoted created suspense and wonder to the students”

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