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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? There were many opportunities that we used with maths, topic and writing to discuss how plants grow, how tall the plants are growing

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We used the kits to etend our science and learnt more about the life cycle of the plant

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They have really enjoyed the kit and are more aaware with how to easy it is to grow veges at home

“The children loved taking part in this project and taking a little vege home and taking care of it.”

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Posted 4 years ago

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Used the coding exercises which relates to our digital curriculum. Promoted different activities such as; imaginative writing using pictures of vegetables as prompts. Also, spelling lists with vegetable names.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? I would use the kit in future to: get the students to develop plans with vegetables which included planning of ways to use them in meals. Also, detailed learning about how to garden and companion plant vegetables in the students home gardens.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Absolutely! It sparked fantastic class conversations about healthy food and recognition of vegetables and how we may use them.

“This was a fantastic kit to use with my classroom. It introduced some children to vegetables they had never heard of before! The children were most excited about watching their seedlings grow. Having the club, with the pledge and badge gave the whole kit and extra appeal for the students.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? The kit provided a variety of opportunities for cross curricular learning: Writing, Reading, Health and PE

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Cooking and preparing of kai, growing other plants, independence taking the skills home to have their own gardens of fruit and vegies.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The tamariki are aware of nutrition and healthy eating and trying new vegetables.

“We have enjoyed participating and growing and watching our garden's progress. Great to see the kids beaming with a sense of achievement their plants growing.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We had focussed on God’s creations and our environment. This enabled integration nicely for 5 year olds.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Just the magic of planting good food for consumption.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Lockdown hygiene take take some precious time away from planting and caring for this.

“Great for children to see their plant growing and to know what is needed for their plant to thrive. Unfortunately the children had to take their plants home because lockdown 2 happened. I did not pursue this any further.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We are using different key competencies when looking after our plants and talk about what type of learning is happening.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Could lead to cooking, maths, writing and reading about looking after, harvest and cook with our vegetables.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? We are still in baby steps on growing our plants but are very excited to our little seeds sprouting. We talk about eating our own harvest and will talk about healthy eating in near future

“We had a great time plating our seed and looking after our garden. We have a little corner in our room where we have our plants and watering can and rules and treaty on looking after our little plants. Children came up with their own rules on watering and looking after their plants kn their own and help out when their friends are not absent. We are focusing on key competencies in our room and it links close to participating and contributing, managing self and relating to others.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? lots of writing, measurement, science

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? care of plants, what plants need, what we need

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? lots of discussions, sharing

“the children enjoyed all aspects of this.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Science What do plants need to survive? Art Crafts - making vegetables Writing My favourite vegetables Te Reo Learning the language of different vegetables - fruits - Pataka and food storage

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The concept of Abundance and how have abundance in our lives.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The kit was a great launch platform to explore healthy eating and what produce is available in our local area.

“Our children loved the Little Garden and belonging to their first club! We had great engagement and learners were excited to unlock the secret codes!”

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Posted 4 years ago

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Able to relate to writing about what we had done.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Being more aware of what we can do in the future with plants

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Learning about new vegetables and what they are and how you can use them.

“Great kit and the children loved it.”

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