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What cross curricular learning opportunities arose from using Nature as the context? Writing, reading, EOTC

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How has the kit impacted you and your students feelings toward nature? They and I have always enjoyed EOTC but have since made it more of our every day practice.

What were the benefits of using Nature as a context for learning? Slowing down and taking time to notice things. Linked into our rubbished focused Inquiry

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“Room 21 loved the nature space kit! We are lucky enough to have a bush block at our school so spent lot of time exploring, building huts and discovering. The excitement levels were high when we found tiny foot prints and bite marks . The links to our literacy programme though the poems was really effective. Great range of inside and EOTC activities.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“We FINALLY got it sorted with us all back together. What a fabulous resource. The pupils were very delighted to be out and about together in our space and noticed so many little things they have not always paid attention to. They are so keen they have been invited to share their work on this with other classes. A fabulous flexible resource thank you so much”

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Posted 4 years ago

“First of all my apologies for forgetting about feed backdate. Despite being so far behind on completing kits this year this kit carried on very nicely with the work we have been doing in our shade house sewing seeds from native trees in the area and growing to then plant in our grounds and on the coast.Did not strictly follow the activities suggested in the kit but am sure I will use in the future. Thank you so much.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“We had a great time with this kit, thanks so much! wording was at a great level for students to have a go at reading themselves as well. As always, great mahi with these kits guys. From the kids- thanks!! :)”

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Posted 4 years ago

“This kit was fantastic. It gave my students the opportunity to reconnect with nature, really observing and taking notice of the every day beauty we are surrounded with. Our Kowhai seedlings are still growing beautifully and are almost ready for re potting. Thank you for again providing us with such an amazing kit!”

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Posted 4 years ago

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What cross curricular learning opportunities arose from using Nature as the context? We looked at measurement - measuring the plants as they gew.

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How has the kit impacted you and your students feelings toward nature? I really appreciate nature and I think this kit helped my students think more about nature.

What were the benefits of using Nature as a context for learning? They became more grateful of the nature around them. They love being outside too!

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“This was a great kit to explore with the class. The kowhai plants were tricky to grow but they finally did start growing. The children had lots of fun exploring nature!”

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Posted 4 years ago

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What cross curricular learning opportunities arose from using Nature as the context? Great opportunities for language development, especially looking at the specific nouns to use to name flora and fauna. We integrated some of the work with our Garden to Table work and built in science, maths, writing and reading, social sciences and arts.

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How has the kit impacted you and your students feelings toward nature? It has increased the interest in building sustainable practices for some of the tamariki.

What were the benefits of using Nature as a context for learning? It fitted well with our overall school focus for this year about respecting the environment and building sustainable practices.

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“Lots of flexibility and great for observation skills development.”

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Posted 4 years ago

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What cross curricular learning opportunities arose from using Nature as the context? Tech and design, using as focus for oral language presentations, reading, science

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How has the kit impacted you and your students feelings toward nature? Students enjoyed growing seeds and the kowhai research project. Designing and making own greenhouses helped instil tech and design skills. Growing seeds at this time of year has had mixed results tbh

What were the benefits of using Nature as a context for learning? Increases connectedness to environment and a lens through which to consider relationships.

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“Great ideas mightily interrupted by COVID 19 lockdowns but has proved a solid foundation for this term’s depth and complexity learning.”

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Posted 4 years ago

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