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 wrote expanation texts arounf the little gardens - planting them and caring for them. We used them for inspiration for art.

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? This made my students aware of the healthy vegetables and fruit they could eat as an alternative to other sugary treats.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Many of my students were able to identify lots of the vegetables already and has a high knowledge of them. They had planted some of the little garden kits at home too and were very excited to be able to grow some at school.

“My students loved planting their little gardens, caring for them and watching them grow. They were very excited to receive gardening badges too.”

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Posted 3 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 used the kit to discuss the criteria of what all living things need to be considered 'alive' MRS GREN. I anchored the little garden to this understanding. Could we see our plant grow? Did we give it nutrition? Did our plants grow toward the light? Did

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 were able to have a number of learning conversations about nutrition, tied to MRS GREN and the little garden kit.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Although this wasn't our focus, the identification of vegetables (types) was grown by using the kit.

“The kit arrived in a timely way- good communication from School Kit as to when to expect delivery. The kit was in great condition and was easy to assemble the parts. The children's reaction to seeing it was exciting- they oohed and ahhed and talked about the little gardens they have had in the past.”

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Posted 3 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 used some math's skills measuring our plants!

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 certainly ignited some interesting discussions!

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? They improved as we went along!

“The children loved watching the plants grow!”

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Posted 3 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 were able to incorporate measurement - time it took for germination and length of each 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 looked at what each vegetable provided in terms of nutrition which was something the students had not considered before.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Some children were able to discover vegetables that they had never heard of before.

“Our class enjoyed watching their plants grow. They were intrigued by the fact that different seeds took longer than others to germinate.”

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Posted 3 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? Maori easy link to look at different vocab.

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 did food challenges based around colour, which really opened their eyes to looking at the different foods.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? This was interesting how little knowledge some students had of different vegetables.

“Always a great kit”

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Posted 3 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Lots of science links eg the water cycle guiding us as to when we planted and watered our plants.

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? Lots of reinforcement to be open to trying new tastes and that it may take a number of tries.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Definitely increased the range of vegetables they know by name, above or below ground growers.

“Great excitement builder with staggered fun. The children loved getting hands on / dirty!”

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Posted 3 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? Science Procedure writing and narrative writing- jack and the beanstalk

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? Plants went home to gardens so not confined in class - this time

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? New entrant class- noticing those that germinate and grow quickly - eg corn

“Great to have games and visuals to support learning and engagement too”

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Posted 3 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? During the final term did an inquiry unit regarding Māori Gods. We made links to rongomātāne. We also linked this unit to measurement. At the end of each week the students would measure the growth of their plant and keep a record.

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? Alongside lunch in schools this has helped to promote healthier eating. They are able to identify the different vegetables in their kai which has made them more intrigued to try it.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? At the beginning most students were only able to identify lettuce, carrot, potato and kumara. Through the progressions of this kit they have become much more familiar with a range of vegetables available to them.

“The kids really enjoyed using the kit and found it really interactive. They loved taking ownership for their plant and coming in each morning to water and measure their plants growth.”

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Posted 3 years ago

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