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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Our integrated inquiry learning this term was kitchen science so this kit fit in perfectly. I was able to find opportunities to weave learning from this kit into most curriculum areas.

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students were able to identify the difference between healthy and unhealthy food, the importance of whole foods vs processed foods and the link between how looking after a plant is similar to looking after ourselves.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? It had a significant impact on my students ability to recognize vegetables. The vege patch match game also encouraged meaningful discussion between students.

“My class absolutely loved this kit!!! Their interest in plants, fruit, vegetables and all things to do with vegetation grew over the course of the term while we worked through the kit. Their favourite part was cracking the code sent from HQ.”

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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 looked at the science aspect of growing vegetables. Light versus dark, touched a little smidge on photosynthesis (year 2 students!), also dry versus wet. We did lots of vegetable maths counting, dividing, multiplying crops etc.

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? I’d say very high. I noticed a considerable amount of change to my students lunchboxes over the weeks we were studying this kit. The parents we being educated at home (lol) and some of them Mentioned how impressed they were with how much their child new a

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? A huge impact! Lots of my students had never tried certain vegetable or fruit so we did thing thing called ‘can you eat a rainbow’ each week I would bring along an assortment of raw and cooked vegetables if a certain colour. The kids loved it. And our ove

“Thank you so so much for providing such a fun, rewarding and engaging school kit! My class and myself absolutely enjoyed this one!”

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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? art, science, maths stats, writing

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? chn loved growing their own veges and learnt about healthy eating

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? children has good knowledge already

“loved this kit, so practical and great to be hands on and observe each week”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Fit nicely with Garden to plate enviro competition this term.

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? Making kai from what we had made.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Improved greatly. Many didnt know vegetable names

“What a comprehensive kit. All ready to teach and supports enviro and nzc.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Maths - measurement Health - sensible eating Science

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? They were keen to try their vegetables once it was ready - even if it was an unknown

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? A lot as they were eager to learn the differences.

“A great activity and collaborative activity for the class. The students took ownership and loved watching the plants grow and knowing what they had to do to help them grow.”

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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 this kit for Art, science and writing

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 more willing to give food a try.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Very high, children spoke of the vegetables they were growing at home and eating. Highly engaging as many different ethnicity were able to contribute what the family ate as vegetables at their home.

“What a valuable topic to engage children in. All tamariki and whanau were actively involved in this inquiry.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Students worked incredibly hard to earn a badge and a spot in the Garden League since it was such an interesting concept. Parents were incredibly helpful, and several of them donated their own little garden kits so we could plant a lot in one afternoon.

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? Healthy eating and growing your own food are becoming an important studies in schools. The interactive way the kit brings a physical element is wonderful

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? The kids learned a lot about veggies, many of which they had never heard of or eaten before. The tool encouraged conversation about eating well. 006A7000002SiXY 6cnlUdW2LcE8i2dQFdMkeovVmL5jLgvkNiS7YlYD 404877437 2022-09-22 product_review Published targ

“Another great kit, the kids always enjoy this one, participate, and are fully engaged. I have worked alongside years 1 -4 and this caters for this age range. Thank you for bringing this into our classrooms”

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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 about science concepts and health. Maths - measurement of growth, volumes of water.

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 excited to grow vegetables and we talked about what recipes they could try with them.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Exposure to vegetables students have not heard of, seen or eaten before.

“I had thought this would be a good project to do with a group of ESOL students but it did not work out to be the right fit for the withdrawal groups that I was taking. It looked wonderfully rich and I would love to try it in a classroom.”

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