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 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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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 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? 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

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Writing about our plants and learning experiences. Measurement in maths using everyday language.

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? Made them aware of growing food and trying new vegetables. Our class ears very much jock and highly processed foods from packets in their lunchbox so this was a good experience.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Children were fascinated by the popcorn plant. They learnt many vegetable names during this kit.

“Our class loved the packs and was an amazing experience to watch our seeds turn into plants and learn about what we pants need to grow. We are now harvesting some of our vegetables.”

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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? 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

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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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? Healthy eating and horticulture, taking care of our environment and being thoughtful in the use of resources(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? Classes have tried new herbs and were happy to eat them from the container and garden.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? This has been enlightening as many pupils have not tried some of the veges and herbs before so the matching card game and posters were fantastic for encouraging recognition.

“The students were immediately engaged in this.Working specifically with Ors funded pupils and Esol they loved the whole process .A lot of the seeds were unfamiliar and so the vegetable matching game has been a great his and provided a competitive but fun aspect to our sessions. The pupils were keen to observe the development of the seedlings and were delighted when the first popped through the soil after only a few days.The actual planting process was fun although getting the wee labels to stick not always successful.They loved how the soil disc grew before their eyes. The activities for pupils such as post box and the questionnaire all enhanced their learning and encouraged observational skills and thinking.,. The initial strike rate for the seedlings was high but on transferring to a larger pot not all survived. Once planted into the soil outside the survivors have continued to thrive.Next step is the produce.By the way we started around halfway through the term so we are not harvesting yet.It will happen so thank you.”

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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? Visual art - Vege portraits. Writing - Vege profiles and descriptive writing. Te Reo Māori - Maramataka planting and Māori vege names. Maths - Measurement. Science - Plant life cycles and observation.

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? With the Ka Ora, Ka Ako programme in kura, our tamariki would only eat kai they were familiar with and would refuse to eat any hua whenua. However, my tamariki were keen to try new hua rakau and hua whenua in their healthy school lunches because they unde

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? My tamariki were set a wero to learn all 24 LGL character names, the English vege names and the Māori vege names. My tamariki took their learning into their own hands and got creative. In their own time, they drew the characters in their doodle books, pla

“Awesome kit! Highly recommend. Amazing start up resources and my tamariki loved the storyline. Huge buy in. My akomanga really enjoyed learning about different veges, edible flowers and herbs. They loved caring for their own seedlings and couldn't wait to plant them in the kura mara.”

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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 tied the kit into our Literacy and Numeracy lessons as well as looking at our Local Curriculum and Community Gardens in our area.

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 students are excited to talk about what is in their lunchbox each day and can share what are the healthiest options they have to eat and why.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? My students can correctly identify many more vegetables than at the start of the year.

“Our class has very much enjoyed having the Little Garden kit this year. My students loved to learn about many different types of vegetables and being able to watch them grow fascinated them. I feel the learning which the kit helped bring to our classroom has been invaluable. Thank you very much!”

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Posted 3 years ago

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