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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? This class participates with an 'inschool' model of garden to table, so there are regular opportunities to include recipes, food tech, garden experiences throughout the year.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Making vege muffins - some to eat, some to share with whanau, some to put in the freezer, for those days when someone needs more food for the day. This meets our school values of caring for others.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? There was plenty of discussions about the various seeds, uses in recipes, flavours, experiences of growing and eating. Children eat a variety of fruit and veges at brain break time (if possible). There is often subtle pressure from peers to have a fruit o

“The class were very excited to have the kit, and set it up. There was a delay as we had other curricular and school wide events that needed to happen first! Then we got into growing. The children liked matching the herb/vegetable seed to their names. There were great discussions about particular seeds that were unfamiliar to some or many. Ideas for use within dishes were shared. Many parents were brought in to see the growth of seeds, and other activities. As we were donated more seeds, we have been able to grow for our school vegetable garden, and some were grown and taken home.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Art making designs for Cook Island Cushions- flowers and leaves science visual language - posters and diagrams- labelling Reading- Maths - problem solving using petals/ symmetry/and flower headbands-kata

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Investigating garden clubs, enhancing school/planting for eating Health -incorporate Art exploring artists -nz themes/ math problem solving measuring distance needed to plant rows of beans.etc

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Cooking was challenging- but even deciding what was fruit and vegetables what plants look like interesting concept. Tasting not covered enough ... Seedlings were looked after individually had a mixed bag of absences

“Excellent to experience growing variety seedlings- learning about plants as a living thing-and Germination excellent . Time was compromised by school programmes- rotation of classes And snowball effect of changes. Definitely give another go- interest high Healthy eating and looking at body systems -interest high Hands on with observations”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Using new vocabulary with writing. Mathematics: measurement by length and time frames. Art: Children learning to look and sketch as well as using paint and other materials to show detail.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Children showing an interest in growing vegetables at home.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Singing the vegetable abc song. Children being more interested in trying raw vegetables that they haven't tried before.

“The new entrants at Levin North School loved being able to plant seeds, watching them germinate and grow into little seedlings that could be planted in the garden, as well as taken home to be planted in a home garden.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? I taught Hauora and kids all suggested eating veges were a good way to strengthen their tinana.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Drama about health. Books about food. Art to promote healthy eating in the Pacifica community

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Kids are capsicum provided by the school. They were interested in my lunches of kale and carrot.

“Students were drawn to the secrecy and we're happy to water ad care for their plant.A generous and brilliant idea thanks to all those involved. Thank you!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Connection is so important. The kit certainly provided a platform for cross-curricula learning. Great support for a local curriculum. We tied everything into this learning (because you can) ... awesome! We reviewed how we were developing the Key Competen

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Future learning is what this was/is all about - Great. The children became the experts over time. They have become the kaitiaki - carers and guardians. Sustainability was a word we used a lot. How can we keep the important work going - how can we share an

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Provided a hands on - authentic base (context) ... Garden to plate - Food always tastes better when you nurture/grow it yourself. We were able to focus in on what was grown and how it will help out bodies. Some children tried certain foods for the first

“We did so much ... Great to check in with what others are doing to :) Super learning opportunities! Great to have extended vocabulary. Great for community (local) involvement....much interest and sharing . A resource that does support future learning, teacher inquiry and making connections (integration).”

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

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? :relaxed:️

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? :)

“The kids loved ir”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We linked this topics across Science, Health, Art, Mathematics and Literacy.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? My children are now super interested in growing their own vegetables and trying different kinds of food.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They are a lot more interested in trying new vegetables and heaps of kids are now growing vegetables at home.

“This was such a fun, hands on learning opportunity. My kids learnt so much along the way about vegetables.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Cross curricular learning included health, physical education, Science and English.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Future learning included cooking with the veg grown, maths with working out length of time from germination to harvest.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students loved the matching game and identifying veg. This was great to lead into class discussions about what the children recognise/ eat, and what they don't. We used the 5+ a day resources alongside this unit which worked well.

“My students loved being members of The Little Garden League. They felt like they were in a special club and we had a secret hand shake and everything. They really enjoyed watching their plants grow and took them home to continue the learning. All the resources were great! Thank you!”

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