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Nicole
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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? It is great for cross curricular activities and could provoke some great class discussions.
How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?
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How did you find the open format of this kit? I'm really excited to see how this works with the children and look forward to using it with them. Thank you for providing such awesome resources in these kits for our tamariki.
How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?
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How useful is the format of the kit for Teacher Planning?
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“Unfortunately due to covid- 19 and illness at the beginning of the year I was unable to work with the children on this kit. However as I was looking through the kit the resources look great and I think the children will be really excited to use it. I am looking forward to working with this kit early in term 3.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Nina
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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? I feel like all components leaned towards opportunities for cross-curricular experiences.
How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?
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How did you find the open format of this kit? I struggled with this I think. I enjoy really clear, defined instructions unless I am involved in creating/planning something. Otherwise I would appreciate a video or some sort of very clear instructions for support.
How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?
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“I found that I struggled with this kit. I didn’t properly understand the direction I was going or the path I was meant to take. I tried searching for support documents but, for some reason, I just really struggled to find what I needed to understand it. As a class we ended up just taking bits and going off them. I feel it may have just been my own head space as I usually live the kits.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Onieka
Verified Reviewer
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? I felt for my level (year 1/2) it had to be very teacher directed, but in saying this it covered many areas across the curriculum.
How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?
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How did you find the open format of this kit? I think it was maybe a bit too open, with a crowded curriculum I would have liked a little more direction so I could just pick up an activity and run with it.
How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?
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How useful is the format of the kit for Teacher Planning?
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“I felt that this kit was much more suitable for a year 3 class. Unfortunately due to covid 19 pandemic I was only able to scratch the surface of this kit. I liked the elements of creativity and variety of experiences offered.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Renee
Verified Reviewer
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Some tasks were abit difficult and needed a lot of simplifying
How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?
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How did you find the open format of this kit? I would have liked a little more instructions or suggestions or templates for some activities
How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?
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How useful is the format of the kit for Teacher Planning?
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“Was a great kit. I feel like everything has been disjointed with lockdown, no reflection on this kit at all. Also including some further ideas for use would be helpful. Some of the tasks were abit above the kids in my class but were adapted”
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Posted 4 years ago
Stacey
Verified Reviewer
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Having the stories led beautifully into drawing out themes and discussions which linked through to our Learning through play activities and creative work.
How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?
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How did you find the open format of this kit? Plenty of choice set out in a logical manner. Easily accessible. Open ended style meant children could engage and motivate themselves more in a creative fashion.
How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?
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How useful is the format of the kit for Teacher Planning?
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“The Exploring Kit developed great vocabulary and discussion. It also provided interesting structures for writing. There were plenty of things to choose from to suit 6 year olds, even if needing some adaption. The natural cultural immersion into the kit is great. Ideas for connecting different aspects helped immensely with planning and there were no shortage of ideas. Thanks.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Tracey
Verified Reviewer
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? This kit in particular, for term 1, was helpful to get to know students and form relationships with each other. It did fit into out setting up for success inquiry.
How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?
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How did you find the open format of this kit? I think because it is open it will enable me to use it again, hopefully term 4 where we can do some more exploring. I'm going to try and incorporate parts into our writing program next term. As the kids did enjoy the storytelling part of the kit.
How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?
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How useful is the format of the kit for Teacher Planning?
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“My Year 2 class enjoyed the story in this kit. Unfortunately we didn't get into it as much as I wanted to though. They loved acting out the story as I have a very active bunch of students. This kit was a great way to get students to explore their own families and find out stories from home that they could share with us. My class is very multicultural and have very interesting backgrounds. I think we will look at this kit again in term 4 when we have more time to get into properly. I also had the farming kit, which we loved. I think it was a mistake for me to try to do 2 kits at the same time as I think the exploring kit was put to the side.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Whitney
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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Most of the components were not helpful with the learning we are currently doing
How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?
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How did you find the open format of this kit? It was okay
How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?
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How useful is the format of the kit for Teacher Planning?
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“I loved getting this kit but found that it was a bit too hard for my students and they are not ready to use it yet.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Paula
Verified Reviewer
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? I love how this kit has Te Reo, The Arts components. The Arts often gets missed out and it was great to have ideas to use in this area.
How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?
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How did you find the open format of this kit? The format of the kit is great because you can choose the order you want to do things. It can also be used across the curriculum - making integration easy to do.
How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?
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How useful is the format of the kit for Teacher Planning?
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“The kit is an amazing resource for Junior classrooms that can be used again and again. The children enjoyed the familiarity with the activity format - we used the Farming Kit too. We will continue to use the kit throughout the year as we haven't managed to do all the activities due to lockdown.”
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Posted 4 years ago
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