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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We used it in Maths although the plants weren't very tall to measure heights and how much they grew. Charts for seeds planted and which grew the quickest. Lead to great story writing and challenging them to think from a different perspective. Healthy ea

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? If we had more time with this I would have liked to have a garden plot of our own and continue to add to it with donations from the community of more Little Gardens or other seeds. Unfortunately it was not long to holidays for us and so they needed to be

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We tasted vegetables and discussed different ways we could use them. Children enjoyed the challenge of thinking of ways to encourage each other to eat or try a new vegetable. Linked this to five plus a day. Challenged children to try something that they t

“The children enjoyed the idea that they were belonging to a club and that they had to apply by filling in a form correctly. This did however prove difficult for some and needed a lot of guidance. We adapted some of the ideas to suit the class. They then became very protective of their seeds and liked the responsibility of watering them. Big learning curve with over watering and under watering. The children were very excited when the little shoots started to appear and this kept them interested waiting for the next ones to sprout. The timing of the unit for Spring was great but holidays came along and looking after them meant that they needed to be cared for at home. Overall we found it an enjoyable unit with plenty to keep them on track and engaged. There were areas that we could explore more coming from the unit.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We included Science experiments, eg putting dye in water to show the process, Art, Writing and Maths (measurement and counting)

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? What happens to the plants/vegetable when they are grown, how to cook them (opportunities to eat).

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They learnt about new vegetables as well as the ones they already knew.

“The children enjoyed the thrill of watching their seeds germinate and learn about the process. It was a good way to teach the children about healthy food.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We did experiments and observational drawing. The kit also provided an authentic context for writing - motivation for instructions, letters, descriptions, as well as person experience. We completed art that showed the process of how strawberries grow frui

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? This will form part of our contribution to our schools application for becoming a ";silver"; Enviro School. We will assist in the up keep and harvesting of our school garden, as well as apply this knowledge to other planting projects.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We learnt about new / different vegetables and how the grow. As well as learning that plants can grow in just water. We all tasted new and different vegetables too. We were also inspired to plant some strawberries along the front of our new deck - so lear

“This was the coolest kit!! It was easy to engage students in the hands on / practical tasks - the game, badges, code cracking and of course planting, were enjoyed by all. We had lots of fun posting our application letters and completing challenges to join the Miro (our class name) branch of the Little Gardening League. The teacher notes were easy to follow and there was heap of other links, songs and activities to do as well.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Art, Writing, Science, Reading, Cooking, Maths (Measuring/Time/Shape), Fairy Tales (Jack and the Beanstalk) Poetry (Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater)

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Recipes developed, life cycles of plants/insects/birds/pests in the garden, healthy lunches, seasonal crops/countries products etc

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Building an attitude -They can do it! They can be a Self Manager and be determined (Persistent) and grow a plant. It is possible they learnt with seeds, water and soil to grow a product which you can eat or to appreciate its beauty e. g pansy without goin

“The Little Garden New World School Kit once again provided valuable resources for hands on experiences in the class. Each child in the class grew a different variety of a plant. Resources and videos added to the Inquiry to support and provide information for the teacher and children. The children were very excited, growing and watching their plants' progress. For the majority of children this was the first time they've grown something.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? In Maths we talked about codes and who used them and why. This led to us exploring Braille and codes used in war.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? After a holiday disaster with the plants we talked about how we could water and care for our plants daily when we may not be around daily. We looked at hydroponics and glasshouses and watering systems. We also talked about doing an experiment with some of

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We talked about some of the plants included in the kit that we didn't know and tried some as well. An off-the-cuff activity where we got in groups and tried to name a fruit or vegetable for each letter of the alphabet turned into a discovery of exotic foo

“What a great kit. The practical side of this kit appealed to my class and we went off on tangents I certainly didn't expect-writing secret codes and exploring fruit and vegetables we had never seen before.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Literacy reading vegetable signs and pledges

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Co-operating with community garden groups

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They know what vegetables look like as seeds.

“Simple to use our students loved it”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? I didn't have the opportunity to use this in a cross-curricular way.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The children were excited about growing their own plants, especially ones they can eat.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We had many discussions about the benefits of eating lots of healthy vegetables, even better if they grow them themselves!

“I have used the Little Seedlings kit before and enjoyed the new additions to the kit this time. The clubhouse and badges were a hit with my class!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? It links to our science units around the life-cycle of plants. It links to our technology units around design a sustainable garden. It links to our writing around the little garden league. It links to our reading as students researched about nutrition and

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Opportunities around skills and attitudes arose, gardening and growing vegetables that you can give back to a community were prevalent. Future learning opportunities around sustainability actions are also a product of the little garden. It also linked str

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The students are aware of the benefits of vegetables and how important they are to help our bodies grow strong. They learnt about nutrition and the importance of good nutrition in their diets.

“Little Garden was a successful learning program that promoted healthy eating and linked well to our school curriculum and incidentally our classes Term Inquiry. It also linked to wider issues and opened conversations around environmentalism and sustainability.”

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