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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We linked to Writing, reading, maths and other curriculum areas.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Links to Edible Gardens, food preparation, mathematics

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Supported healthy eating fully.

“This was a fabulous kit. We linked it to our school edible garden programme. The seedlings are now thriving in our School Edible Gardens plot. Thank you!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? As far as our class is concerned we used simple learning such as counting the plants, working out how much water we needed to generate the potting mix. Observing the seeds growing and transplanting them into bigger pots. Some vegetable were unknown to a l

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? If our plants survive and grow then we will brainstorm what we can do with the finished product. Research recipes, compare the type of vegetables and herbs we have grown. Eat our product

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? There has been no change really, as we have a policy of no junk food or drinks, as well as trying to eliminate plastic at our school. The school supplied every student with lunch boxes that eliminated the need to wrap food.

“The resources were fantastic. We did have trouble trying to adapt some of the activities to suit 5 year old.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Aside from all the great oral language opportunities that arose from using the kits, we also used our reading and writing skills, mathematics, science, art and music. We basically covered all the curriculum areas which was amazing.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Although we briefly touched on concepts such as food technology and cooking, composting, sustainability etc, we would love to look at some of these ideas in more depth.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Our New Entrants learned a lot of new names of vegetables and fruit and have been keen to try new things with the support of their peers. They check out everyone's lunch boxes now to see what different foods children have each day and are getting much bet

“The children really enjoyed working on the little garden activities from start to finish from introducing the mysterious club and the codes to planting and caring for the seeds and plants. They took great delight in comparing changes in all the little pots each day and taking turns to water etc. They learned responsibility and turn-taking as well as restraint! We used our problem-solving skills a great deal and were brave about trying new things.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? My kids made movies starring the veges as heros and villians. They made their own LGL headquarters were the veges hung out. We even wrote narratives about the veges. It was AWESOME!

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Maths - heights, planting in garden (distances etc) Digital curric - coding etc Music - vege raps

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We can name 24 veges, herbs and plants now that we were otherwise struggling to come up with.

“It was totally engaging and the learners (and teacher) thought we were super cool being members of a secret society. The codes were fabulous and we loved making our own up. It flowed through the curriculum into writing about the veges and creating narratives about our superhero veges (and a few villians too...orla onion)”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Writing and reading mainly - brillant.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Specifically in Science - Water, Sun, Photosynthesis.....

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Arianna - had never heard of Kale and asked her parents to buy in the groceries - they all tried it and loved it. James - planned to bring his carrot he grew to eat for lunch but got his mum to buy baby carrots in the meantime.

“Loved, loved, loved this. Students were excited from beginning to end. In fact there wasn't really an end to this as students took their seedling home and planted in their own garden. They were excited that they have an interest with their mum or dad which was lovely.”

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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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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Cooking. Writing- we wrote letters to the Little Garden League Members. Science and Technology- planting and looking after growing vegetables (what soil we required, water, sunlight, air). Visual Art- we drew Little Garden League Members.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Living sustainably and trying new things.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Children who did not enjoy vegetables started trying the ones we had grown.

“This was such an amazing learning experience. I have Year 2s and they were fully engaged throughout the whole inquiry. We ended up making a planter box for the children to plant their grown seedlings. We used the grown vegetables as our ingredients for our Friday Cooking Lesson.”

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How effective was this kit in promoting healthy eating in your classroom?

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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