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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Yes

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The wanted to know what we're

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Rawe rawa

“Kia ora ra rawe nga tipu ma nga tamariki he pangarau ine. Tuhituhi tuhinga putaiao. Toi imovie me te hangarau.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Great! We used it for reading writing maths and art.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We can constantly refer back to the plants in the future and it shows that growth and nurturing is important in the longevity of the plants.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It definitely helped to discuss what veggies we currently enjoy and what me might like to try.

“The class and myself absolutely loved the little garden project! It taught us from caring for plants to learning vegetable names and cracking codes. Everyone got involved and enjoyed the kit!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? This kit tied in nicely with our inquiry topic of life processes. Learning how things grow and survive and how we can help them to thrive. It was also great for maths and we compared the growth of the plants, measured them and graphed the results. There w

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We went on to look at how worms help the soil that the plants need to grow and look at our school worm farm.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The kids learnt a lot about vegetables and fruits. Most of them didn't know anything about herbs so it was great to have those included as well. We had a tasting afternoon and they discovered that if they were brave and just tried it most of them actually

“This was an awesome kit. My y1/2 class were so excited to see what was in the box. The resources were high quality and everything you needed was provided. The kids were so pleased to be able to take their own plant home at the end and lots have kept me updated with how they are growing. Lots of them collected more seedling kits from our local New World when their parents were shopping.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Lots of cross-curricular learning - art (drawing of vegetables, painting vege planting pot), maths (measuring), literacy (reading about gardens/vegetables) (writing - descriptive writing)

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Continuation of vege growing at school and increasing awareness of the importance of eating vegetables. Links in really with with the Zespri Virtual Challenge promoting healthy living.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The children had a good knowledge of vegetables as we have a school garden, however what this kit encouraged and improved was their willingness to try new vegetables they hadn't tried before.

“We absolutely loved this kit! The children were so engaged throughout and whoever thought of the secret messages, what a hit!! We are now getting to enjoy the first of our vegetables (radishes) and learning the different lengths of time it takes vegetables to grow.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? See review above.... maths and science

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? They all became very interested in plants in general, I had several leaves brought into the room to identify!

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They are aware of fruit and vegetable for healthy eating but they are 5!

“I am a busy New Entrant teacher with x25 almost 5 and 5 year olds, so my feedback will be brief! I absolutely loved the entire idea and the way it worked. My littleies all planted and grew their very own seeds, they were desperate for the seedlings to sprout (so was I!)... running in to the classroom every day to check on their progress. I warned the parents the seedlings were coming home for the last holidays, their treasured seedlings all made it home. Students were super engaged on planting day and retained that engagement until they took them home. Growing seeds fitted with our science and measuring them fitted in with our maths!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Art, reading, the opportunities were endless

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We have planted the plants in the ground outside the classroom and now continuing to learn about different plants and how long they take to grow

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? You inspired them to care and want to eat healthily, they were excited when they had the vegetables in their lunchboxes

“WONDERFUL!!!! This was amazing from start to finish! The kids were so engaged right from the arrival of the package, to unpacking it, to each and every session that was planned for us. I have even got my learners wanting to do more cracking code activities. You inspired them to care and want to eat healthily, they were excited when they had the vegetables in their lunchboxes. Through a crazy year we have had, it was a bright, easy to follow school kit project. Thank you New World and School Kit”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Taking turns, following instructions, looking at growth over time.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Planting, measuring, what plants need to grow. Science, maths, recount writing, descriptive writing.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Learning the difference between herbs and food. Trying new vegetables.

“This set has been enjoyed by all.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Science - Living World: Plant life cycles Phys Ed &; Health: Healthy Eating Maths: Measurement (of plant growth) English: Reading names of plants, Writing applications to be members of the Little Garden Club, Oral language - discussing plants, gardens,

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Looking after things to ensure their survival. Planting other kinds of seeds and watching them grow e.g.beans, sunflowers Ways of preparing different vegetables Being brave and trying new foods

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Children have a healthy food snack at 10am every morning. The focus on fruit and vegetables has enabled them to make independent healthy food choices from their lunchboxes. One student who would not eat any fruit previously has tried some new fruits and w

“The children were extremely engaged in all phases of the Little Garden Project. They were very excited about being members of the Little Garden Club and once they had planted their pots eagerly checked the progress of their plants each morning upon arriving at school.”

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