How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Tap off while brushing teeth

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? Our class was very interested in looking at the usage of different types of appliances. and the usage for their families.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? The stamping made the activity visual and interactive, which encouraged some more hesitant students to jump on board.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? Yes it engaged them in a meaningful way where they could contribute in ways that were within their control. znot only relying on the adults in their household.

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“I used the Water Savers 24 kit in Term 3 and it was a great, practical way to revisit statistics we’d already covered. The children loved filling in the charts together and working collaboratively. The home–school link was really strong, with students enjoying seeing what they were already doing to save water and trying out new ideas. It reinforced our learning about water conservation and the Tauranga water cycle in an engaging, meaningful way.”

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How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Using one cup per day, Choose water instead of juice / fizzy, Tap off while brushing teeth, 5 minute showers

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? The Water Savers 24 kit has had a strong influence on promoting long-term water-saving habits in my Year 3/4 class. Students didn’t just learn the concepts — they began applying them in everyday situations, reminding each other to turn taps off properly, use water wisely during classroom clean-ups, and sharing ideas with their families at home. The hands-on activities helped the learning stick, making water conservation feel meaningful and achievable rather than abstract. The kit also sparked wider curiosity and rich discussions. Students began asking questions about where our water comes from, how droughts affect communities, how water is cleaned and reused, pollution in rivers and oceans, and how climate change impacts water availability. Some students were particularly interested in how schools and homes could collect rainwater or reuse greywater. Overall, the kit encouraged deeper thinking and empowered students to see themselves as active kaitiaki (guardians) of water. We even undertook being the monitors of the bathroom toilet taps and installed a garden rainwater tank for the fruit forest.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? The daily stamping practice helped reinforce positive water-saving habits by making conservation a regular, visible routine. Students were motivated to make good choices and took pride in earning their stamp each day. The water benchmark students found most fascinating was learning how much water is wasted by a dripping tap, as it really surprised them and made the impact of small actions feel real.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? Since using the resource, students now see water conservation as important and impactful, not just a rule to follow. It has definitely fostered a sense of responsibility and awareness, with students actively making smarter choices and looking out for ways to save water both in class and at home.

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“As a Year 3/4 classroom teacher, I’ve been really impressed with the Water Savers 24 kit. The activities are simple, hands-on and perfect for this age group — my students were immediately engaged and curious about how we use water every day. The lesson materials are clear and easy to follow, and the experiments sparked great discussions about conservation and real-world impact. What I love most is that the kit makes learning about saving water fun and relevant, helping kids see that even small changes can make a big difference. A brilliant resource for any school focusing on sustainability!”

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How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Tap off while brushing teeth, 5 minute showers

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? Students came up with other things like watering the garden and were really interested in exploring how water gets to their houses and school.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? Most children enjoyed this but it did rely on parent support which some didn't have unfortunately making it hard to be accurate. Children found the data interesting though.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? I think they are definitely more aware but need more time to develop good water usage habits.

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“I was planning on using this as a deep inquiry into water usage. The resources provided supported this inquiry but were not enough on their own to support a deep inquiry for years 4-6. We did however, have fun tracking our water usage and it raised a lot more awareness among the children of the impacts water use has.”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? 5 minute showers

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? Keeping waterways clean and healthy.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? I can’t remember.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? They were already conscious and aware, but the kit prompted them to take action.

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“I found this resource to be helpful in assisting me and my class with cleaning up our stream at school. We used the gloves to work together in cleaning up our waterway and removing rubbish. I would recommend it.”

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Posted 1 month ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Tap off while brushing teeth

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? The students were very interested in engaging those at home to participate. Two students used buckets in the shower to catch excess water to use for watering plants outside. One said it was easy the other said it was a bit messy

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? It is hard to pick one. The class was engaged in them all.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? They have mentioned that at their hones, they pay more attention and take more care.

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“The unit was easy to explain and engage the students in learning about this topic”

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How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Choose water instead of juice / fizzy

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? Turn off taps quickly while we are cooking and take measured water with us to the table so we don't waste.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? Enhanced our kaitiakitanga knowledtge

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? Raised awareness of how precious water is - sea water, wai Māori, natural water resources

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“The stickers and posters were well received by our tamariki reminding us how to save water in our homes”

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How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Using the chore chooser

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? I brought this kit with me from my previous school in an urban area to my new school in a rural area where most had water tanks. Most students were aware and good at saving water because of being on tank water so perhaps this would have worked better in urban setting. Raised issues bout desalination which was something students researched.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? The water instead of juice was particularly interesting because many students preferred juice or softdrink. They didn't at first relate the water required for the drinks rather than just drinking water.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? promoted some good discussion and raised awareness of some issues

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“This kit was easy for students to relate to their lives and all could transfer actions between school and home. They enjoyed the chore chooser and stamping the charts. Some students were more engaged than others. I used with Y7-8 students and think it would have been better suited to younger students.”

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How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Using one cup per day

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? hand washing

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

Little improvement

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? they loved this and were shocked how much water was used in our classroom

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? they remind each other to save water

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“Children enjoyed looking at the charts to see how much water was being used - bonus that the stamp got used to mark books afterwards!”

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