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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We wrote stories about our gardens and the growing process and also learned about the ways to keep our plants alive and what plants need to grow.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The students will be able to continue to grow their gardens at home and share their learning with their whanau. They will be able help make healthy decisions about what they eat.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? My class were very invested in the programme and loved learning about the vegetables we were growing. They enjoyed the names especially! We loved watching to see which vegetables grew the quickest. My class enjoyed learning about the vegetable growing pro

“My class loved being part of the programme. The were so excited to receive their badges and wore them every day with pride. They carefully monitored their seedlings and watched as they grew. They were keen to learn how to keep them alive and wanted to know more about healthy eating. Lots collected more seedlings from Mew World and had Little Gardens growing at home. They were very invested in the whole programme. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful programme.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We were able to link arts, maths and literacy in our mini inquiry it seedlings.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Caring for their environment, sustainability and the student's health and well-being

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The students became passionate about their vegetable and even had lots of trying new fruits and vegetables at home. They could see where their food was coming from.

“The Tamariki loved the resources. We had lots of fun guessing what was inside the box and then being the keepers of the secret. We planted all the seedlings and collected more throughout the term. Some grew really well and some not so much. This created a lot of curiosity and questioning.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? It taught us about what food is good for our bodies, what plants grow well together. What plants grow best in what season etc.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? It would be a great opportunity to see kids create their own recipes from the vegetables they have grown or sell them in the local market day to learn about small businesses and how they run.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Their awareness of different foods grew, they took videos and wrote me letters about the different foods they have tried.

“This was the best inquiry topic for us, my kids were able to engage with learning where food comes from (not just the supermarket) they were able to learn the process of growing food and what level of work this requires. We incorporated writing and maths. Everyone loved it so much they took their learning home and many of them had the desire to put in their own vegetables patches. School Let us buy more plants and plant our garden.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We read about veges, wrote about them, drew them, created vast collaborative art pieces.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We found out from doing the gardening that a lot of our kids love bugs. Therefore we are now doing a unit about bugs. Yay.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It has given them a sense of where veg comes from, how to nurture it. It has also helped them to see that veg can be delicious.

“Our tamariki absolutely loved being a part of the Little Garden League. We have had three kits this year and this one was the one they enjoyed most and the only one that was suitable for Yr0-2s. They loved planting the seeds, doing the codes, and learning about plants. We set up a vege tasting time every Thursday where we cooked a different recipe with one of the veg as the star (onion bhajis, broccoli tots etc) and the kids (mostly) loved trying new and exciting vegetable recipes. Mum's have been raving about it. Kids have been going home and requesting spinach smoothies and corn fritters. Yay and thanks!”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Report writing, statistics, cooking

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The little garden project leads perfectly into cooking the vegetables.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? By growing the vegetables ourselves the students understood better where the food comes from. We examined the benefits of eating junk food compared to eating fresh vegetables.

“My class loved the Little Garden. It has had side effects that I didn't expect such as three students encouraging their families to grow vegetables at home. It was a huge success with all the students, however it was more successful those students who learn better by being out doors and hands on activities.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Students were able to write and reflect on the different stages of their vegetables. It also provided opportunity for students to consider ways to improve the growing process and help their veggies thrive.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? They learned how to grow and maintain vegetables which they have been able to apply at home. We have been able to create innovative ways to keep the veggies growing i.e recycled planter boxes/plant pots made from old plastic bottles, cans etc.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students were able to grow and taste new vegetables that they hadn't before and also learn about the how they could help their whanau healthy for not a lot a money.

“This was a fabulous learning experience for my year 3 &; 4 class. They were able to use the knowledge that they learned about in the classroom and take it home to use in the real world. These were real life experiences that they will be able to cherish forever. This was especially valuable after the lockdown in Auckland.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Literacy - Writing about each stage of the process, about making a secret club. Maths - measuring Inquiry - Service - kindness, growing veges for others, helping cooking at home

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Inquiry - sustainability Growing a school garden, helping

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Great for discussing new vegetables they hadn't heard of before.

“Excellent kit, My students loved being a part of the Little Garden League. They were really hooked in from the start. They enjoyed watching their seedlings grow and it gave them a real sense of responsibility and fitted in well with our theme of service - growing food for others, being kind to their plants etc”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? - Maths: statistical graphing on diff vegetables/fruit Writing- listing, writing about fav fruits/veges

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Baking: Being able to use our grown produce to bake

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? -Trying new foods, keen to try different vegetables/fruit at home and school. - Being aware of why we need to eat these

“My students really enjoyed this unit, However the timing of the holidays made it hard to keep the plants alive.”

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