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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Connection is so important. The kit certainly provided a platform for cross-curricula learning. Great support for a local curriculum. We tied everything into this learning (because you can) ... awesome! We reviewed how we were developing the Key Competen

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Future learning is what this was/is all about - Great. The children became the experts over time. They have become the kaitiaki - carers and guardians. Sustainability was a word we used a lot. How can we keep the important work going - how can we share an

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Provided a hands on - authentic base (context) ... Garden to plate - Food always tastes better when you nurture/grow it yourself. We were able to focus in on what was grown and how it will help out bodies. Some children tried certain foods for the first

“We did so much ... Great to check in with what others are doing to :) Super learning opportunities! Great to have extended vocabulary. Great for community (local) involvement....much interest and sharing . A resource that does support future learning, teacher inquiry and making connections (integration).”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Lots of writing, reading and maths(measuring) It was easy to make links.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We moved on to hydroponics this term so the knowledge gained was really useful.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We tried some different recipes e.g. they made hummus so they could dip vegetables into it.

“Such excitement!!! The children absoluted loved this kit- from the sowing of the seeds until they were taken home to plant.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? This class participates with an 'inschool' model of garden to table, so there are regular opportunities to include recipes, food tech, garden experiences throughout the year.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Making vege muffins - some to eat, some to share with whanau, some to put in the freezer, for those days when someone needs more food for the day. This meets our school values of caring for others.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? There was plenty of discussions about the various seeds, uses in recipes, flavours, experiences of growing and eating. Children eat a variety of fruit and veges at brain break time (if possible). There is often subtle pressure from peers to have a fruit o

“The class were very excited to have the kit, and set it up. There was a delay as we had other curricular and school wide events that needed to happen first! Then we got into growing. The children liked matching the herb/vegetable seed to their names. There were great discussions about particular seeds that were unfamiliar to some or many. Ideas for use within dishes were shared. Many parents were brought in to see the growth of seeds, and other activities. As we were donated more seeds, we have been able to grow for our school vegetable garden, and some were grown and taken home.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? This kit linked perfectly with measurement - watching the seedlings grow and tracking their growth. We also wrote about the process of planting the seeds in their special cups. It prompted great oral language opportunities for my Year 0-1 class.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We had a very busy term with some other inquiry focusses (outer space!) so we didn't follow on much further with this kit. Unfortunately when we planted them in our school garden some were ruined by some extremely warm weather! That prompted further discu

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We discussed the vegetables/herbs that some of the tamariki had not heard of before and we had general discussions about healthy eating.

“We felt very lucky to receive this kit, it prompted so much discussion and sharing in our class. We had a busy term so didn't complete all the activities, if it had linked more with our inquiry it would have been awesome to spend more time on.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We were able to link writing and science.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Finding more information about vegetables

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The students learnt what vegetables can help you with and the importance of eating healthy.

“Our class loved every part of being part of our garden league. Lots of the students went and find a range of new vegetables and fruits. They enjoyed the planting and still look at our garden to check on our plants.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? :relaxed:️

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? :relaxed:️

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? :)

“The kids loved ir”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Using new vocabulary with writing. Mathematics: measurement by length and time frames. Art: Children learning to look and sketch as well as using paint and other materials to show detail.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Children showing an interest in growing vegetables at home.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Singing the vegetable abc song. Children being more interested in trying raw vegetables that they haven't tried before.

“The new entrants at Levin North School loved being able to plant seeds, watching them germinate and grow into little seedlings that could be planted in the garden, as well as taken home to be planted in a home garden.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We linked it to Science and Maths.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We were able to use the veges for cooking and we donated plants to garden to table.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The gained more knowledge of vegetables (what they are) and are more willing to try new things.

“My students thoroughly enjoyed the kit. They enjoyed the buy in and secrecy of the kit. They loved watching the plants grow”

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