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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? This kit was great for encouraging writing and science.

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? Children tried vegetables they would have be reluctant to try had they not been apart of the LGL.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Students were able to taste and explore new vegetables.

“This is a great cross-curricular kit. Excellent resources are provided for a hands on experience that engages all students and encourages them to be passionate Kaitiaki! We used with our year 1-2 and it engaged all students, they loved the idea of being in a secret club and receiving a badge for their efforts.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We used it as part of our Kaitiakitanga Inquiry as the starting point for talking about land and how we can use it.

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 know that vegetables are good for you.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? We did not use it for this point - it will be a good tool when the plants are fully grown and producing and they can see the produce

“The kids love the sowing the seeds. We have incorporated it into our Inquiry for this term.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Strong links to the Health and PE curriculum. We also did some vegetable art along Vege prints and doing still life drawings.

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? It provided opportunities for many to try new veges.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Huge impact. I was surprised how few Veges some recognised at the start of the kit.

“My class absolutely loved this kit. They were so enthusiastic in planting and looking after their seeds. Some even got quite competitive about it We learnt heaps of new information about vegetables, with many trying new ones and being surprised that they liked them! It was also great to see them sharing this learning with their whanau - inspiring whanau to grow their own verges at home.”

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Posted 2 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Literacy, science, communication and a feeling of involvement.

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

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students started little garden just after a visit from some dental hygiene students which was wonderful timing! We understood the importance of less sugar, more veges in our diet.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Some challenges identifying things like interesting herbs!

“Thank you so much for doing this again. It's a wonderful resource including science, literacy, and lots of fun and mystery.”

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Posted 2 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We looked at life cycles of seeds and used this for the basis of our writing as well - great opportunity to teach diagrams and labels. Linked to Math - measurement - tracking of how/when seeds sprouted and how much they grew each week.

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? A lot of our students are provided nutritious lunches by their families - this unit though, helped the students to understand why this was important - it gave them a greater awareness of the importance of healthy eating.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Very interesting to see what vegetables children were aware of at the start! Games and activities were engaging and most were able to identify all vegetables by the end.

“A fabulous and engaging kit. Slotted perfectly alongside our Garden to Table programme.”

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Posted 2 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Health, Science

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? It reiterates the importance of eating fruit and vegetables. We have 'fruit break' at school. We love harvesting the vegetables for the children to eat.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Not sure yet

“It was excellent. They grew super fast!”

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Posted 2 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Maths - measurement. English - writing and reading.

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? It made them aware of more different vegs and how you can enjoy them.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Yes! The red cabbage and radish was quite new to the students.

“Loved this kit! It was so exciting to see the little garden plants in the box. The students really enjoyed the matching game and like the aspect of being part of a club.”

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Posted 2 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

Very Low

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Science- what makes these grow? Maths- Measurement (both making the plant mix and knowing how much water to give them daily.) English- Writing reports on the Little Garden process.

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 were more aware of the vegetables and wanting to grow them for them to be able to eat. Many of them wanted to be growing more than one vegetable especially after learning about all the other vegetables included in the pack.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? A lot- many knew of the vegetables but didn't understand all the uses for them and what herbs are for. From this students are more aware and have more knowledge around these particular vegetables.

“My students loved being able to grow their own vegetables. Many of the students had seen these little garden plants prior to this school kit as we are in close proximity to New World. They learned some vegetables/ herbs that they had no prior knowledge before this learning. Every day that we had school the students would be in looking at how much their plants had grown compared to when they were last checked and also identifying what plants are taking longer to grow than others. This was a great feature in Room9 and the kids loved it!”

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Posted 2 years ago

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