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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? I incorporated Little Garden 22 into an inquiry unit based around Heroes. We looked at how vegetables were hero's for our bodies, the science behind plants and growing them and the timing was perfect as we had a visit from Life Education and Harold. We al

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The Little Garden kit was a great introduction to healthy eating and eating a rainbow of colours. The children went home talking about what they were growing so were sharing the healthy eating message with their whanau.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? When we went to visit Harold I was impressed with how many vegetables/fruit the children were able to name when talking about good food for our body. This definitely improved over the course of our unit.

“The children were so excited to learn that they were going to be growing plants. We spent time investigating what plants needed to grow before getting started. The excited mounted when the children knew they were members of a 'secret' club and got a badge.”

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Posted 3 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Links to instructional writing, reading about the various vegetables, maths - counting and adding, Science was a big focus learning about how things grow and what they need.

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? There was definitely an awareness of how all of these vegetables are healthy and good for you. Not too sure if there was an increase to try some!!

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? This reinforced some vegetables the children already knew about and introduced some new ones.

“Many of the children had done these before but thoroughly enjoyed doing them again. We have previously grown bean plants so they were keen to grow some more vegetables.”

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Posted 3 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Te Reo language for some vegetables.

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? Most children were keen to try new vegetables during our feed and read times.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Very successful. We had a tasting session too.

“The kit was great and introduced a lot of new vegetables to the children. A great variety of resources.”

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Posted 3 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We explored the science of growing plants and explored what was needed to grow healthy plants. We discussed carnivores, omnivores and herbivores. We learnt the te reo names of some of the vegetables.

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? My year two children were already fairly knowledgeable about healthy eating with a very positive attitude towards eating fruit. We focussed on the importance of a balanced diet and incorporating more veggies into it.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? The children were all reasonably good at identifying different vegetables, but had no idea about the herbs so that was a great learning opportunity.

“My year two learners found this school kit super engaging. They couldn't wait to set up a special place in the classroom and start growing the plants.”

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Posted 3 years ago

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

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Lots! Kids loved learning about new vegetables and plants. Some even mentioned they have been planting at home.

“Kids have loved being part of this planting, germinating and planting process. I think looking ahead for next year I would use this kit in another term other than term 4. Just because how busy term 4 and then growing/looking after veges over the summer can prove difficult.”

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Posted 3 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Math, literacy, science, te reo Māori, inquiry.

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? Our plants are not ready to try yet however they have shared recipes from home that they would like to try.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? I was surprised with the knowledge that tamariki already had about vegetables when we started this kit.

“My class of Year 2 tamariki loved this kit. We held off starting until the beginning of the term as traditionally in Canterbury you don't plant until Show Weekend. The excitement and mystery that comes with being part of the Little Garden League was a real highlight for the class and they have taken their mission very seriously. Our seedlings have now been transplanted to the school garden for our whānau and the community to enjoy over summer. Learning has continued as the kids tend to the garden and measure their plants their plants to check which grow quicker. Building on what they have learnt the class have designed a sunflower circle to feed bees and birds next year as well as for them to play in next term in Term 1.”

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Posted 3 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Growth cycle facts and naming vegs/fruit -health...art...literacy vocabulary Due to weather and timing would have looked at surroundings long term

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? Fruit in schools provide variety of fruit....Talked about positives in diet would finvestigate further in future

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Great for naming vegs/fruit a first for some....followed up with lots of photos guess/identify

“Year o much discussion and looking at images/vegs/fruit,,,, naming and recognising fruit and vegs”

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Posted 3 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? The coding was really good, the students' first experience. The veggie patch match was really good for literacy, maths, art and science - looking carefully is a real skill!

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? Most students took a 'trying a new vegetable' task home. The videos and photos were hilarious.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Many students had limited knowledge of vegetables beyond tomatoes and lettuce so this was great.

“Great resources and high interest.”

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Posted 3 years ago

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