How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Art, writing, maths

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? Average

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? I was surprised to find my students could already identify a lot of veges.

“We loved the kit and cracking codes. There were some great video links and story links we used also. Watching our plants grow and being a member of the community was so much fun. We'd definitely like to do it all over again.”

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Posted 2 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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Very High

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We used it for writing and health and wellbeing. We are about to use the information as we head to the Life Caravan. Of course the seeds came under Science. We also used it across as a way for the older children to work with the younger children.

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 is an ongoing part of our learning in our kura. Anything we can use to help with the growing and eating of healthy food is great. This kit certainly provided that excitement.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Not so much as the Junior Level. They were more interested in the growing. Of course it may be different once we actually get to eat some of the product.

“The kit was really well organised with the seeds being a great resource and one which we are still learning from with the growing of the seeds.”

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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? This lined to health, science, literacy and numeracy.

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 encouraged students to try something new, grow and see the progression from seed and feel success. This kit enabled a unit on healthy eating and what it would be like to use a range of vegetables to paint the rainbow on their plates.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Many students had an understanding of basic vegetables, but gained a deeper understanding of other vegetables which were a healthy option.

“Fantastic opportunity for students to interact with a hands-on practical task which links to sustainability and healthy eating. The timing of the kids were perfect to get the seeds to grow for summer crops. The kits were well packaged and ready to use.”

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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? Tied onto maori language week with learning g maori fruit and veges

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? Trying new things, eating most

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Good- most new them already

“I felt the timing of the kit was a bit rushed- would have like to have received it a week or two earlier. My kids were disappointed the badges took so long and the kit lost a bit of momentum from then. Most seedlings hadn’t sprouted by the school holidays.”

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Posted 2 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

Very Low

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Very High

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Opportunities in writing mainly. We also incorporated in some mathematics.

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? Fantastic! I think that by seeing the plants grow that the children are more tempted to try new things.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? It was good! I do believe that there was still some confusions, but that is normal for my 5 year olds!

“Really fun activity for the kids! They all got super stuck in and it was a great practical experience for them.”

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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? The kit helped my year ones to write about their experience and their plant.

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 talked a lot about making good choices healthy choices, and the various types of vegies to snack on.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? This kit helped in identifying how vegies grow and don't just come from a supermarket.

“Awesome kit with lots of activities and we loved the badges too.”

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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? This unit carried over to numeracy, literacy, hauora, health and well being and encouraged the children to discuss, at home, the importance of healthy eating etc.

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 attitude to vegetables has slightly shifted and they are embracing opportunities to discuss and explore a wider variety of fruit and vegetables.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Still some way to go but certainly a positive introduction to some lesser known vegetables.

“Wonderfully engaging resource achievable for every year group. Purposeful planting and 100% successful seedlings!”

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Posted 2 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? Measurement, maths Science, Living World Written Language

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 don't have any specific examples of this yet but as the veges grow and are harvested, we will definitely taste and discuss the links to healthy eating.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? This kit was extremely helpful to build the kid's knowledge of vegetable names, types, and to match pictures with the names.

“This is one of the most popular kits we've had. The kids loved it. They feel empowered to be gardeners and for many it is a huge learning opportunity about where food comes from. It also created opportunity for discussion with whanau about vege gardens, growing, planting, seeds and the whole process undertaken.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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