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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We integrated the kit into our literacy &; numeracy programme. Writing about gardening, the process, our fav vege etc etc Numeracy - measurement of growth&; time periods &; we created a chart to display this data

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Further investigation of vegetable origins &; their history - were the first carrots purple? What vegetables did our grandparents grow and eat? How could we grow more vegetables at home?

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Introduction and awareness of new vegetables &; herbs that they were not familiar with eg. Charlie Chives

“My children have loved all the extras involved in the kit. In particular the badges and vegetable names. They have been engaged and loved the whole process - thankyou!!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? I predominately used this kit during my afternoons with inquiry but I was able to touch on it during reading time, as I found journals and comprehension activities that were able to be cross-curricular.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? How to look after things in the garden. How to keep them alive, what is part of the life cycle for the differing vegetables. How to be part of a team, what qualities are team members looking for.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They've been introduced to new names of vegetables that they didn't even know existed before this kit came into our class. It has opened up conversation among the children to what veges they eat with their families at dinner time etc.

“This was such a fun way to get back into the swing of things post lockdown 2.0. The children loved the feeling of being part of a 'club' with the LGL. The forms to the badge, stickers etc. were all a great success. The codes were also great to keep them motivated and involved with LGL. The planting process was messy but the children loved getting their hands dirty (pun intended!) But I think it is safe to say that their favorite part of the whole process has been coming into school each morning in hopes to see a little sprout coming from their planted seeds. Over the two weeks most children have seen some form of action and have been buzzing with excitement.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Worked well with the language of digital technology: input, output, process etc. Links with science, art, process writing

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Extending this into the school garden.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Children have seen how vegetables grow from just sunlight and water with no added sugars or salts or preservatives

“The children were very engaged with all of the material. They have seen and experienced how long seeds take to grow and are seeing their favourite vegetables in their full growth cycle and not just what they see in the supermarket.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? As mentioned above it supported our unit of ways to look after ourselves.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We noted how the seeds took different length of time to germinate. It also helped to demonstrate to the children that we grow and mature at different rates.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We did a unit about looking after ourselves and this resource supported the teaching of how easy it is to grow our own vegetables.

“Thanks for the Little Gardens. The children enjoyed growing the seeds and recording what they observe, What a pity that Lockdown messed up the full benefit of this promotion.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We crossed this kit with loads of subjects like spelling, reading, writing, visual art, health and physical education. It gave us an opportunity to relate shared and guided reading books to the subject, further enforcing the kits values and awareness of n

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? After learning about vegetables, our next goal for Term 4 is to focus a bit on fruit and being able to promote healthy eating through that as well. It has opened our minds to the benefits of the environment and taking the classroom outdoors more often.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Some children were unaware of what types of vegetables there were out there and are very excited to try them. Also, the way you've named the founders (vegetables e.g Wiremu Watercress) helped them to become more aware of the names of vegetables and what t

“This kit was awesome, it got the kids excited about something other than normal classroom routines and it even piqued my own interest as a teacher. I would love to see more of this in schools.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Children were able to use their matching skills to crack the codes. Use the technological process of growing and caring for a plant. Designed and made unique pots out of milk bottles for their plants.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Healthy eating and healthy lunch boxes. Nutrition and why it is important to eat lots of vegetables. Children love playing the card game.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Children got to learn about new vegetables they hadn't heard of before. they also got to experience tasting some different vegetables.

“Awesome kit to get the kids engaged and learning about different vegetables. Great to be able to grow and care for their little garden. Kids loved cracking the codes and getting their badges.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? It gave me the opportunity , resources and knowledge to teach something I would have otherwise just touched base on.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Seeing how much the kids enjoyed it was an opportunity I would have never had before. I have already collected seeds from the supermarket for next years class.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It has made learners aware of the ease of growing your own plants. The different types plants, and the nutritional value of each plant.

“My class loved this school kit. Thank you so much SchoolKit! They are looking after their pants very diligently and check on them first thing in the mornings.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We have had fantastic oral language and written language experiences from this. We have learned the science of seed growth and development (science), and obviously it is tied into health also.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Healthy eating, once the plants have grown edible items.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? I think this will kick in more once we are tasting the produce, but they see the vegetables as their friends and know they will help them grow and be strong (the children).

“My class of year 0-2 children have LOVED receiving their kit, cracking the codes, belonging to the club and caring for the plants. They take responsibility for the watering, and even made signs to warn others in the school to ";please take care around our precious plants";. I think they bought right into the fun of the club, cracking the codes (very level appropriate) and they are getting a lot out of caring for the plants! I am to take them home over the holidays and have been told they all want regular update pictures of how the plants are doing. We plan to see it right through, transplanting the plants into our boxed gardens at school, and they are very much looking forward to tasting the produce. I really think it helped develop their enthusiasm and positivity towards eating vegetables! The pansy and borage have ignited discussions about the bees role in growth also!”

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