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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We had some awesome science based writing in our new entrant class. We made predictions about what might happen with the plants and what they would need to grow.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Maths and measurement--when the plants grow a little more (we have some slow sprouters and some quick ones) we can use the helpful measurement on the plant display to learn about measuring objects. I'm also hoping to encourage some visual arts relating t

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? When we planted the vegetables we looked at what different vegetables they were and how it was really important to eat vegetables to give us energy and look after our body.

“My class have really loved the Little Garden and all their secret missions. They take time to water the plants every other day and monitor them carefully and it has inspired many of them to go and buy plants to continue the experiment at home. It's a great resource with a great selection of items to help the kids and the teachers too!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Maths- Plant growth Literacy- instructions, decoding

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Once we have grown our plants hopedfully we will e able to harvest and cook/ prepare our veggies.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We are trying new fruit and veg.

“Love this kit. It's my favourite so far. The children have enjoyed planting and growing their seeds. Lots of opportunities for links across the curriculum.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We have used ideas from the kit in all areas on the classroom.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We will continue to use idea from this kit throughout the year.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It has helped them to learn lots about vegetables and eating healthy.

“Great kit! The kids have loved every part of it and it has been a fantastic concept add on.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We used this kit for Oral language, writing and buddy class activities.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Interest in growing plants.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Learning names of vegetables and some new vegetables they hadnt heard of.

“The children were so excited about the secret mission. They loved watching their plants grow,”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Science, writing, enviro education, health, oral language,

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Healthy food - make the link!

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We haven't used it for this, yet!

“Our children loved the opportunity to plant their own seeds and are very excited now that they are sprouting. I hope the children that have offered to take them home for the holidays and going to be responsible. Hopefully nothing dies.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Health and well being, writing, maths- counting our plants, how many days to grow, measure height of seedlings, science- weather, parts of plant

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Can compare growth of plant with own growth. What does a plant need to stay healthy, what does the human body need to stay healthy? Can also extend into learning about the environment and sustainability

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Allowed us to talk about different foods, where food comes from, which foods are healthy, which foods are not healthy. How do we know? Are some foods healthy to start with and then we do things that make them unhealthy?

“It was great to have a whole story to go with the resource. My Year 1's loved the idea of being in a secret club. One little guy went home and told his Mum that long, long ago we all started off as plants! Everyone is engaged in looking after their little seedling and either looking forward to planting it in the class garden or taking it home to plant. They have noticed how different plants grow at different rates and have enjoyed talking about eating and trying different foods,”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Looking after something, taking care, eg putting into sun each day and watering. To then draw ans write about our plants.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We will hopefully get to cook with what grows in our garden. We also made punch pots with clay for some of the extra plants we got from our teacher from new world.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Learning about trying New things even sometimes things we might not like and the difference between herbs as well

“Such a great idea to get people talking about vegetables and the importance of them from growing to gardening to then eating!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? This worked well with our topic but was also able to provide students with writing ideas. They learnt math specifically about time and measurement. The maramataka and when planting was best.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? For us it has prompted our further learning with the maramataka. To use it to plan out long term gardening initiatives so food and gardens are sustained and gathered through the year.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students are aware of healthy foods but rarely watch them grow from seeds to actual, edible foods. They were more open to try new vegetables and even if they didn’t like them it’s helped them to take risks with new foods.

“Was a great surprise and fitted in awesomely with our topic and school-wide gardening. Students love watching the growth happening with their plants and writing their plant characters into their stories. Thanks heaps School Kit!”

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