What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We could read, write, count animals and problem solve. Art and science were also included.

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How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

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How did you find the open format of this kit? This kit allowed classes to follow what was relevant for them or what interested them.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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“This was a well resourced kit with plenty of ideas and resources. The question cards generated lots of discussion for the class. I like how there is Maori language included in the kit with key word cards included.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? From painting, to literacy, social sciences, maths and science - a previous ice cream kit also fit in well here (supported by Dairy NZ also ;) ). Our tokens helped with our maths, and our STEM question cards helped get our imaginations revving!

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How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

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How did you find the open format of this kit? Read the instructions, checked the School Kit site for extra links, gained inspo from fb and bounced ideas off of another colleague for some great learning. I was more 'bitsy' with this kit i.e. used the activities as they fit. Ka rawe School Kit!

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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“Thank you School Kit for helping us to learn about farms and farming aspects e.g. and what animals we might be likely to find on a farm, edible crops etc. It also helped grow our awareness about where food actually comes from :)”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? some literacy link

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How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

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How did you find the open format of this kit? I didn't like the new formate

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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“I found the kit was more at the Y3 end of Y1-3. I had to do my own thing with a farm theme. I was excited by the idea of going to a dairy farm as an ignite then dipping into it. The trip didn't happen despite everyones best efforts and the review is required way before I've had a chance to use it complete due to the lockdown. I had NE so no part of the kit was accessible to them with out direct teacher input which was a shame. it was so different to the ice cream kit I'd had before which was great to use with a year 1 class. I have no photos as yet as I'm just starting, in the middle of my work around what I am doing with this kit. I really needed the rest of this term before doing a review.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We enjoyed the 100 greens art lesson with mixing colours. Children also really enjoyed the science experiment linking to why farmers plant trees next to water ways.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

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How did you find the open format of this kit? Great-allowed lots of flexibility to make it fit with our class and what we were learning.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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“My class really enjoyed this kit and knowing that they would also get to go to a farm really motivated them and hooked them into this unit (unfortunately due to covid this didn't happen. I liked the flexibility with this unit-didn't have to do exactly what was was sent-could adapt to fit my class. Loved the links across the curriculum!”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Cards, videos, dice

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

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How did you find the open format of this kit? Maybe a bit more guidance

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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“The children were engaged as learners and had many questions. They were able to discuss and share their knowledge and make links to the products they find in the supermarket. We enjoyed sharing the videos. Thank you”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? There were many opportunities for learning in technology in particular Minecraft and Stop Motion Animation. We tried to incorporate farming into Mathematics especially geometry, coordinates and perimeters. We also made dioramas in response to the stories.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

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How did you find the open format of this kit? It didn't take long to orientate myself with the contents of the box and the website was fantastic. It was very user friendly.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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“The farming kit was great. The materials were user friendly and the poster was my favorite. There were a variety of activities to choose from and the learners enjoyed watching the videos.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Design and technology to make a farm (think+that+for cards = great!), which leads into shelters for animals, food from the farm to your table. Story telling cards to enhance imagination and creativity. Supporting website offers great extra resources!

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

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How did you find the open format of this kit? I would have preferred more lesson plan formats in paper form in the pack (maybe that's just me though ?). Prefer hard copies and then the website for the stories, powerpoints, visuals etc.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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“We have not been able to use the kit at all because of the Covid 19 situation and lockdown. We were about to start on it and incorporate it into our Term plan and then everything changed. However, I can see how useful and engaging this topic is for the children. Some of our students come from rural backgrounds, and this is a great tool to delve deeper into the farming world as it is what some experience everyday and what most see on their way to school. It also brings an appreciation of how things work and how food gets from the farm to the our tables.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We will be incorporating into our writing for prompts and looking at different things in maths. Our topic this term is New Zealand so we will also be using it for inquiry.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

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How did you find the open format of this kit? It is great. Difficult at first as I was so used to the old format but with the downloads it is a lot clearer.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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“I loved the openness of these kits. I did find them quite tricky to navigate at first but now I have seen the download sheets it's a lot easier. I haven't had a chance to use mine yet as I have just started in a new classroom with New Entrants after covid.”

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Posted 4 years ago

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