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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We were able to link: Science, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Art and Technology with the unit - from the garden to the table! Cross-curricular learning made it more 'relevant' for the students and was more engaging in general.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The opportunities are endless but the one I am going to work on next is: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future - Nga Kai.... Here's hoping it goes as well as as this has gone so far!!

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The students have learnt a few things about nutrition that they previously did not know, so for us that is a bonus. Having practical activities always makes learning more interesting and these little 'gems' have inspired some genuine interest in learning

“Kia ora koutou katoa Thank you all so much for the beautiful 'koha' you sent our students to learn about and grow for the whanau. Special mention to Kyle who came all the way to visit us and send a few more 'koha' for some other students to enjoy. We truly appreciate these 'koha'! Nga mihi nunui ki a koutou katoa”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We were able to use the kit for topic and writing

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The kids are now very interested in learning about greenhouses

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Aware of vegetables and vegetables club

“Good resource”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Students were writing about how they are growing their garden.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? What other plants can they grow from seedlings.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Our Garden Group talked to the school about the little garden and the benefits of growing your own food.

“The kids were super excited to get the kit and are growing their seedlings for our school garden.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? This has been extremely engaging for writing motivation, scientific observations, healthy eating, and we linked our reading and maths to seed learning too.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We have created our own junior garden that they are now responsible for in our school.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Once the produce is ready to consume the kids will be more motivated to try eating their own grown healthy foods. They are also enjoying finding out more about the vegetables they weren’t familiar with.

“This has been the easiest kit to work with NE. The Kids loved the matching card game, posting club letters, and making observations on their growing plants.”

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In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The children have loved seeing the vegetables and herbs start to grow and knowing where they come from.

“We have really enjoyes this in our class”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? The big bonus in this kit was how the students worked together, developing their social and collaborative skills.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Future learning may include preparing and cooking the vegetables grown as a part of Little Garden League. We have done some literacy work themed around vegetables and fruit and I'm sure the learning has gone home also.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? As a 'Garden to Table' school, this kit confirmed and reinforced the messages that they regularly get when tending our school gardens or cooking in our kitchens the produce from our gardens the importance of caring for our soil, growing healthy food and t

“The secrecy surrounding the Little Garden League Club was excellent for my junior kids. With a little bit of drama, anticipation and acting the children were engaged and excited. The fact that there were badges and secret emails proved that it was a 'real' club and they were totally fooled! The little garden kits were easy to use for little hands and it was great to see the shoots poking through the soil.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Maths- measurement, posters, science.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Taste testing, growing a garden at school.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students were made aware of the process to grow a plant.

“Very engaging and interesting for our students (Y3/4). Many different activities formed around the little garden league. The resources were great and the order came promptly. Students are now collecting at home too.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Lead easily into a variety of writing opportunities, researching unknown plants, te reo Maori.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Students expressed interest in trying out different recipes, collating them. Also making our own see pots to sell for a fundraiser.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Learning and talking about vegetables they were unaware of and started tasting some.

“Little Garden was fantastic! All the extra resources like badges and code crackers kept the motivation levels high. I teach a multi-level class and it sparked a lot of learning across 6-11 year olds.”

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