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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? The kit provided opportunities for Maths, Science, and Literacy cross-curricular learning. Maths - measuring how much our plant has grown, science - what happens if we don't water our plant / over water it. Literacy - Report writing about plants

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The kit helped provide awareness of healthy eating, by our class having a discussion on food that gives us 'fuel' compared to food that doesn't. It didn't change many mindsets over lunch boxes though. It also helped us become aware of where food comes fro

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? The students enjoyed comparing the different vegetables as they grew, and they became able to identify the different vegetables from the early stage. Some of the herbs we had were hard to identify at the beginning as they look similar.

“This kit was great. My Year 2's enjoyed planting their own plants and watching them grow in the classroom. Once the plants were established the children took them home to plant in their own gardens.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? This was a great learning opportunity for science learning about plants and how they grow. It was wonderful source of writing and we also used our social skills with taking turns and being kind and nuturing. We also were able to use maths skills to tally

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 very excited to share what they knew and loved about vegetables and it definitely got many interested in trying new vegetables.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? My class were surprisingly knowledgable about vegetables but it definitely helped them learn and explore more about different types of vegetables.

“My class LOVED this kit. They were so excited to share their knowledge of vegetables, what they like and discover new vegetables. They were so excited to grow their own and take them home for their gardens.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Lots of maths measurement for setting up and watering, living world science, reading and writing practice.

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 lots as a class about healthy eating options and our favourite vegetables.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? They loved learning about each vegetable and their super cool names!

“Our class loved growing the LGL seed kits. They enjoyed being part of the club and having special badges and jobs to do. Watching the plants grow and watering them, naming them and learning about the different varieties was a favourite for the tamariki. Thank you”

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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 were also working on a fairytales unit and this were growing beans so we could relate to time, measurement and procedure.

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? Discussion around what families ate, with a focus on dinner time. The balance of healthy eating.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Loads of discussion around what the plant would look like to identify in the garden, whether it was visible or underground. Identifying what meals vegetables may be used for.

“Such an amazing kit! The children were so engaged, from discussing what each pack could be to planting and watering. The excitement levels were high when there was growth and loads of discussion around what each vegetable/flower/herb could be used for.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? It gave us opportunities to find stories about growing kai etc and to work with senior students in our gardens.

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? Not really as we have not harvested any produce yet but there has been an increased interest in growing produce.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? We have talked lots about the different vegetables and students can identify more of a variety. It will be great to carry on with this next year when the plants start producing.

“This kit was awesome, lots of fun.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? The children made a photo timeline of the life cycle of a plant. I sent them home when they needed planting into the ground. I would love to have a space to plant them at school to see the vegetable fully grown.

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 are aware of a lot more of vegetable and how they grow

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? The children were so interested in the seeds and the different growth cycle of the different plants

“Plant growth and timeline”

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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, using calendars to see when the plants will germinate and fruit. Maths to measure how high it will grow.

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 researched how each of the vegetables could help our bodies

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? improved

“Loved the little gardens and the teaching ideas.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Hauora was current integrated learning so was used to support the learning within this. It supported our 'whare tapa wha' learning - how not only physical health was being nourished, but the planting/gardening was also enriching our spiritual (kaitiakitan

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 kit was a great enrichment resource to all the areas that were being covered within the health programme.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Many learnt knew vegetables they had not encountered, also enjoyed learning the differing growth periods etc - they followed this up with initiating planting at home too.

“We used this alongside our 'little buddy' class, so that both could learn and enjoy this great resource. Plants were planted into the school garden, and some produce has made its way to our community Pātaka Kai. Great kit, fantastic resources - thank you so much!”

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Posted 2 years ago

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