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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? In linked in well to science looking closely at the plants to see how they grow. We asked questions like what would happen if the plants got no water and had mini experiments around these questions. Our schools focus this term has been kaitiakitanga so th

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We are going to continue to grow our seedlings into term 4 and are oping to start our own little class garden to look after. We are hoping to look at insects next term also and what impact they have on our garden.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? My class have become better at identifying vegetables and have become excited about trying new things.

“This has been a fantastic resource to start off a learning project around a class garden. The story involved made learning so exciting they love being apart of a secret club and seeing other children in our school are in the club to. The kit had everything needed to launch straight into this learning which is so valuable in saving time.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Cracking the code was an excellent cross-curricular learning. Writing stories about their gardens and instructions on how they made the,.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Inquiry learning as my class came up with wonderings questions to investigate - which are ongoing.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They are able to include more vegetables into their diet.

“What an awesome kit! My class loved growing their little garden as well as learning about a range of vegetables. They loved getting secret messages to crack! This kit really captured the interests of juniors. T.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? This tied in nicely with our health unit which was food safety. We could talk about using different boards and knives when cutting meat - not to use these same boards and knives when then cutting veges, etc.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Teaching about sustainability - growing veges helps save packaging which helps the environment. Growing veges saves money as we are not spending money on veges we don't need and end up throwing out.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Children have learned about a variety of new vegetables. They have been more willing at school to try different fruits as a part of our mission to promote fruit within our families and community. They have released how easy it is to grow veges and how int

“Our tamariki were so excited to become a part of the LGL! Everyday we do fruitbreak at school and it has been great to see students so motivated to eat healthy kai and teach others about eating healthy kai. It has exposed some students to a wider range of fruit and veges. Awesome resource, thanks!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We were able to use this kit as part of our wider NPDL inquiry unit for improving our school environment.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? It has been a great launch and a unit that allows you to hang lots of other learning opportunities

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We talked about healthy eating and we have planted the seeds in our gardens. But being younger children, I think the bigger concept of healthy eating can get lost.

“The little seeds were amazing and the kids loved cracking the codes. I would have liked to have seen more of a writing component. I spent some time trying to figure out what I was meant to do and how to bring in other elements. The links to books and videos were amazing and I was able to really use these.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? This School Kit tied in beautifully with our sustainability inquiry. We were able to use it across the curriculum.

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In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We have discussed vegetables and herbs that the students had no prior knowledge of. They were all eager to try the new vegetables. There have been ample discussions about different fruits and vegetables that other children have tried, that now those that

“Our class has been so engaged with the LGL. They have all taken their pledge and membership so seriously. Everyday they check their seedlings and there has been lots of discussion about what has sprouted/what hasn't and why/why not.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Writing - what was in the box and a seed diary. Math - measuring seeds. Digital Tech - recording the progress of our plant with pictures.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Looking at the lifecycle of a plant. The question of where a seed comes from has started further inquiry for our class.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It allowed students to engage with the different fruit and vegetables. Allowed the start of the healthy eating conversation in our classroom.

“Children were engaged from day DOT! I loved that the teacher instructions were clear and easy to follow. As it was my first school kit I was not sure what to expect but was an excellent resource. The children loved planting and engaging in the little garden challenges. Was super easy to use across the curriculum too. We ended up writing, drawing, taking and taking photos among other things!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We wrote about our plants. We read books or had books read to us about planting.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? When the plants have fully grown, I am looking forward to having a garden to table type experience with the children.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We haven't actually eaten anything from the seeds as yet as they have not had enough time to grow, but the chn have enjoyed planting them and we picked some other salad ingredients from our garden and chopped them up for a salad. The children enjoyed the

“Kia Ora for the box of planting goodies we recieved. My children love hands on experiences and this was exceptional. They have enjoyed the experience of planting our garden and are very much looking forward to eating the fruits of their labour! Thank you New World.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? It is helping the children to work together to make sure that their plants are getting the things they need to grow.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? A love of gardening and growing as well as identifying many different types of veges and plants.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It is making the children confident to try some new veges at home especially if their plant is one they think they do not like.

“The children in Kotare are really enjoying having something of their own that they can grow and hopefully eat eventually. It is giving them the confidence to try some new veges also.”

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