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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We used vegetables, fruit throughout other subjects, like counting and adding vegetables and fruit, writing about our favourite foods, playing games during PE like fruit salad, we sang about food, drew and painted foods, looked at tgechealthy food pyramid

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Building on what I gave said in the last box. Going more in depth about food and looking at what foods are not so good for us and why.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We talked about what vegetables and herbs we had, we looked at what we could make with them and we also cooked some to try as a class.

“This pack was amazing for our year 0-2 class. I made the LGL all a bit mysterious and they were so excited that they got to apply to become a member...they kept asking everyday have you heard back from headquarters yet?! The look on their faces when I finally said yes was priceless! They were so proud to get their badge and own seedling! The learning around planting and how to care for plants was amazing and transferred to everyday things also. Was so cool seeing them get so excited to water the plants etc. We have put them into our school garden now and waiting for them to grow vegetables. Thank you so much for this pack, what a fabulous initiative! Looking forward to seeing what other packs come out.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We learnt to share, work together and create a garden from scratch

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Once everything has grown, we will be learning how to cook new recipes from garden to table.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Children have learnt about new herbs and veges they haven't tried before

“Such a great kit! My kids had an awesome time planting and building gardens out of pallets.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Coincidentally, this kit aligned with our Inquiry unit, which included plants, eco-systems and growing. The children were able to write about their experiences. They were encouraged to read and look at books about plants, growing and vegetables. Measuring

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We will be referring to our new knowledge of vegetables and healthy eating during our 'Food and Nutrition' unit later this term. It will make this unit more realistic and relatable, as they have really enjoyed the hands on nature of this kit.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Many children weren't aware of the vast range of vegetables and herbs out there. It allowed them to share their current knowledge of what healthy eating and vegetables were. It was interesting that many had seen and eaten peas, corn and carrots, but had n

“This kit was so enticing to whole class of Year 1 children. On opening the box, the excitement was high due to the high standard of presentation. It was lovely for all of them to get their own seedling pot and they thoroughly enjoyed the hands on nature of this project. The display unit for the seedling pots was well thought out and the children loved tracking their plant's progress and height. A complete highlight was signing onto the pledge in order to get their badge. It made them feel part of the team! Having plants in the classroom, as well as the ongoing project encouraged many of them to talk about plants, vegetables and healthy eating. Some were further encouraged to plant their own vegetables at home for a side project and others came to school to share that they had tried a new vegetable for dinner!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Health and science.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Healthy eating and well being.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Learning about plants in general, what they need to grow. Encouraged students to get plants at home if foods they can eat.

“Students really enjoyed the planting etc of the seeds. Wld be good to hve the seeds at the start of a term, as they missed a cple weeks of them growing and could not transplant to bigger pots. Have not been able eat as not yet grown but students very excited about this happening. A great kit, with excellent potential for a focus on healthy eating. Students loved the kit.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? - writing; recipes, justifications for why we eat healthy, free creative writing station with the little garden league photos for promotes - Numeracy: discussions around how many vegetables there are, counting the amount of seeds, pots, sprouts - adding

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Looking forward into what to do with the vegetables - garden to table, what other things we can help grow, and how

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? - seeing the whole process from seed to growing tall has expanded their understanding of where food comes from. - Make connections between looking after plants with water and sunlight and how humans stay healthy in a similar way.

“Little garden's league was an amazing kit that had students engaged well before it was even opened. The resources were good quality and enabled students to add their own creativity to expand them. It's collaborative nature was a delight to watch all students participate in.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Provided opportunity for writing plant life cycles, personal experience writing, diary writing, inquiry into how plants grow, music and dance.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? How we can use what we have learnt to teach other people.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Made them more aware of where their food comes from and many of them were able to experience eating vegetables that they had never heard of or tried before.

“Great resources pitched at the right year level.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We delved in to the science of cooking vegetables, and nutritional composition. Baking and cooking required measurements and following recipes

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? WE have planted seeds and other seedlings, so in the future, students will tend the gardens and then n harvest time next year , we will use the produce to make chutneys, and sauces, and lunch foods to share

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We decided to carry out research on some of the vegetables that we were growing and find out what made them desirable to include in our diets. WE started having a vegetable of the week. I would buy a vege and the students would cook it/ use it in 3 ways a

“The students really enjoyed this kit. Most of them of course were growing seeds at home as well, but at school they were attentive to them and shared the job of watering them . We took this planting of seeds as a good opportunity to do a mini investigation around healthy eating.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Tied in with our Cross Country running and healthy eating. Music - singing the Healthy Eating and vegetable songs. Writing and Reading - research, poetry. Drawing / sketching vegetables.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? An understanding that eating a diet that includes fruit and vegetables improves our health and well being. Accepting challenges by trying something new.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Brainfood has included a selection of fruit and vegetables. On camp children tried salad and vegetables.

“This resource has been amazing from start through to completion. In fact it is still providing us with information and discussion as we watch our plants grow, both at home and in the classroom. This was one of the coolest ways to start a unit. The children loved the intrigue and the idea of a secret club. They were hooked in to finding out about their ";little garden"; right from the start. Our garden project involved children finding out about the plant they received, and how it benefits our health and well-being. It has been awesome to watch the children caring for their plants and the excitement generated when they can see the growing stages.”

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