How effective were the components of this kit?
Please provide 2+ examples of student voice on the kit's impact on them
"The farmer grows the vegetable, then they are cleaned and packed into these crates, and then they are driven to the shops in these trucks and then the shops sell them to people and we eat them." (Mr 5 year old). "The cows have to eat the grass to make m
Which kit components were the most impactful and why?
The Lego pieces because they were able to physically demonstrate the processes that farmers go through.
What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners?
They are still creating farms and selling food to each other. All tamariki have an understanding of where food comes from. They are now able to name more vegetables and have been very brave at tasting new vegetables.
How effective was this kit in engaging your junior learners in literacy?
How important is it to you that classroom resources are made from recyclable materials and are reusable?
How did the context of farming allow your learners to explore and develop literacy?
We had words displayed on the farm and tamariki were able to add these into their writing. We also used this resource for maths - making maths addition, subtraction stories and for general counting.
How likely are you to reuse the components of this kit?
In what ways did your supplement your classroom Bricks Farm?
Brought in Bricks Farms pieces from home, Students brought in Bricks Farm pieces from home, Reached out to local Countdown for surplus Bricks, Other school staff brought in Bricks from home
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
