How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Lots of science- we looked at what plants need to grow, observing, questioning and identifying different parts of plants. Maths- we have been making gardens and 1/2 of the garden is planted in carrots what could be planted in the whole garden? Literacy-

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

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

In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We had a taste testing of vegetables and all children had a taste of a different vegetable. Children have been noticing vegetables in each others lunchboxes.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Many tamariki had limited knowledge of vegetables and it has definitely increased.

“We had such a great time of learning about the plants and vegetables. The vegetables are growing and each day our tamariki use their noticing muscles to see if any changes have occurred over night. The absolute excitement has come from notcing vegetables around them and seeing lots of different people are in the club. We strategically chose books that had vegetables somewhere in them and children love reading and finding the vegetables- it has increased interest in independent 'reading' looking at books and really using their notcing muscles. The spot it game of vegetables has been played and played amongst the children with once again a focus on using their noticing muscle.”

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Posted 3 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

Very Low

Neutral

Very High

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? This kit provided good opportunities to incorporate other curriculum areas. We used this kit for literacy, maths, science, health and P.E and social studies

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

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

In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? I enjoyed teaching this kit and working with my students to encourage healthy eating. It helped with students 'having a go' at new vegetables and drinking more water.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Students were able to identify vegetables they hadn't seen before and were excited to talk about the ones they did know.

“I loved this kit and would get it again in the future. Thank you to all the sponsors and everyone one involved in creating a wonderful kit that was suitable for New Entrant children.”

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Posted 3 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

Very Low

Neutral

Very High

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Not many

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

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

In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? I think the vegetable cake worked well in helping the healthy eating attitude more than the plants.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Definitely increased their understanding that there are lots of vegetables about.

“Loved the kit that came with the tray to store all the plants. Made life so much easier. Cardboard tags melt with the water, bit of a pain.”

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Posted 3 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

Very Low

Neutral

Very High

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Reading nonfiction books about plants. Science - what do plants need to grow? Why is it important to grow plants/vegetables? Writing- plant journal.

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

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

In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? This aspect was not taught or discussed fully with my students. The focus was on the plants and planting. We have a fruit/brain snack everyday and the students have a good understanding of which food fuels our brains and bodies and what we eat for treats.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? The students loved playing the game and did a lot of their learning through the game. Many did not know some of the vegetables so there was a lot of new learning there.

“Once the little gardens were planted the students were excited to check them each day and watch them grow.”

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Posted 3 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

Very Low

Neutral

Very High

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? The students wrote instructions on how to plant their seedlings and what they need to do to keep the plant alive. Healthy eating discussions and what we could bring from them for Healthy Snack.

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

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

In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We do a lot of discussing of healthy eating as we have a Healthy Snack break during the day. Most students are aware of what is a healthy option and what's not.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Some students were able to talk about the different vegetables as they do a lot of planting at home. It was a new experience for lots of the students as they thought that vegetables come from supermarkets.

“Students loved the idea of planting their own little garden. They were excited to see what plants they had got. They wanted to take them home so that they could see them grow over the holidays and share the experience with their family. Is a great way to get students interested in growing their own food and to see where the products in the Supermarkets come from.”

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Posted 3 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

Very Low

Neutral

Very High

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We used this with science (living world), writing, visual language , reading and msths

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

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

In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They were interested in trying their plants.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? There were many vegetables they had never heard of so it improved a lot.

“Great opportunity to explore growing with the kids and expose them to different vegetables and herbs.”

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Posted 3 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

Very Low

Neutral

Very High

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Related seeds to kids; all different, look different , outcome different grow/learn at different times, both have potential within- but all need the right environmental factors to be successful

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

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

In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The seeds, combined with a fruit break at school, has had the children eating healthier

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Their plants are a bit too small- but they were good at identifying a lot of veges from other sources.

“The gardens are fantastic. The kids loved the planting and watching them grow.”

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Posted 3 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

Very Low

Neutral

Very High

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Art opportunities, science and technology.

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

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

In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students excited to try new vegetables. Seeing more willingness to give vegetables in their lunchbox ago.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Grew student awareness of the different vegetables available.

“Fabulous resource that is highly engaging. Had a great variety of learning opportunities and having the chance to share their learning with others at home.”

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Posted 3 years ago

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