How did the swapping of mail with another class add value to the GNZW experience? It gave the children a purpose and audience. They definitely upped their game when writing - so proud of them.

“The children really enjoyed every aspect of the kit. We were able to continue their engagement when we got our package from our buddy school to use Google Maps as a way to discuss what they had included in their yellow sheet. Can't wait to do another one!”

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How did the swapping of mail with another class add value to the GNZW experience? This made the audience authentic and relevant. Great idea.

“Having the items helped encourage students to write. It engaged students as well. Thank you for the resource.”

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How did the swapping of mail with another class add value to the GNZW experience? It was a very smooth and enjoyable experience

“This was a wonderful project and very motivating for our students. It certainly got them writing.”

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How did the swapping of mail with another class add value to the GNZW experience? Made it more meaningful to the children.

“This is my second year being a part of the Get New Zealand Writing experience and this year was even better then last year! My students loved the wee treasures that came with the kit and really enjoyed writing their Anagram Poems. So much thought and love went into our pack that was sent away. Thank you so much for this, I will be signing up for next year!!”

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How did the swapping of mail with another class add value to the GNZW experience? The kids were so excited to be writing for someone else and equally excited to await the package from our buddy school.

“Get NZ writing was my first experience with School Kit and it was amazing. It was great to see the whole class engaged in writing, especially those kids who are normaly reluctant to write. Thank you School Kit!”

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How did the swapping of mail with another class add value to the GNZW experience? They enjoyed looking at other students ideas and reading their poems and forming connections between their own poems and the other schools poems.

“The students loved it, especially using the items to write a poem. They really got into thinking about words and the affects they have on your writing. It was a great teaching tool. I would definitely do it again.”

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How did the swapping of mail with another class add value to the GNZW experience? This is our second year doing this, children were very excited to write to new buddies and receive their parcel back. I particularly loved watching the children interact and discuss the best layout and order for sticky words. Children who are usually relu

“Took us a little while to get heads around style of poem and sticky words but we got there! It was enjoyed by all.”

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“A wonderfully rich literacy experience for my class to develop their love of language and poetry.”

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