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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.

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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? We are in a Catholic school and it worked in well with our Religious Education 'creation story' unit and looking after God's creations (sustainability). The children loved caring for and watering the seeds.

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It was a fun, non threatening way to engage learners with new vegetables Children were excited and passionate about it

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? I'm not sure really... But the children did enjoy playing the games and planting the seeds

“Children really enjoyed watching the seeds grow. The hands on aspect of this kit was awesome.”

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Posted 3 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Maths Veggie patch match (sorting and classifying objects) Measuring plant growth Code breaking Literacy Reading about veggies Writing applications Finding jokes (shared powerpoint file in Seesaw) Writing thier own codes for others to break Veggie poetry

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The children tried a variety of cooked and raw veggies, they picked and ate from our school garden and made a shared meal to end the topic. Overall, parent feedback has been positive, with the children being more willing to try some of the veg they serve

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? The children in my class are 95% ELL. The varieties of veggies that would have been unfamiliar to kids who have always lived in NZ proved very difficult for these children to identify, therefore the veggie patch match game was pitched too high

“This kit provided everything I needed to start a term long gardens project with my year 2s. They were collecting the seedlings at home as well and enjoyed the extra special challenges and secret codes. Lots of children tried and enjoyed veggies they had never tasted before”

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Posted 3 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Measuring of growth incorporated maths brilliantly as well as writing about our vegetable growing experiences. We researched together about the differing vegetables and were then able to cook together with them too! Science, maths, literacy and the ARTs a

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? Massively - because they all now know the real value of vegetables (health benefits etc) but they also aren’t scared to try new vegetables now because they have and have discovered that that in fact quite like them.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Massive impact. Students could see the difference in growing quickly so loved that being juniors. They really enjoyed taking responsibility for their pod and measuring and watering etc.

“Absolutely loved it - students and teacher!.”

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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? writing

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? categorized a variety of vegies

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

“The class was fascinated at the germination and growth of all the different 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? We were able to integrate our Little Garden Kit resource into our writing, watching a time lapse of our own plant growing and then writing about it. WE integrated it into our Inquiry Learning and into the Art curriculum, designing our own pot for our plan

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? Through our Inquiry Learning we were able to weave nutrition and healthy eating, what we need to help fuel our bodies. The Little Garden Kit helped the children learn that there are a lot of healthy options for them.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? The children learnt a lot about vegetables they hadn't seen or heard of before. Created a lot of discussion about what we eat at home. We were able to learn about each plant, watch them grow. Learn what they look like, how to prepare them for eating and w

“Once again a great resource for our tamariki. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about the different types of vegetables and then watching our own vegetable grow! Exciting!”

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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? Inquiry - sustainability

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The vegetables are still not ready for eating yet but next year we will continue to cultivate the junior vegetable garden and use the produce in our classrooms to promote healthy eating.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? There were quite a few vegetables that the children did not know about. They were excited to see the popcorn seedlings grow!

“We used the little garden kits for our Enviro club and then once the seedlings had grown we planted them into our new junior vegetable garden. This tied in nicely with our inquiry topic this term of conservation and sustainability.”

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Posted 3 years ago

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