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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Literacy - We did lots of writing about different vegetables and how they grow.m We all so started on with Fruit as well. Guided reading groups were all so Mathematics -

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They are excited to hopefully try the vegetables when they grow.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Students are so much better at identifying lots of different veggies. We did a pre assessment of vegetables and a post assessment. Most students were capable of identifying an average of 12 vegetables.

“My kids were really engaged with this kit and the story was a good hook for them. We are excited for our badges to come for it to feel official for the The class love watching their plants grow and they have great plans to put them in the garden.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? maths- measurement, how tall is your plant. Measurement- how much water does your plant need.

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? My school has the garden to table programme for grade 3's. This kit is a great way of introducing the garden to table program. Students were very engaged in taking care of the plants.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Some students were unsure of some of the vegetables.

“Resource was well packed. Easy to use instructions.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Health and PE, Maths, Writing, Reading, Science, Te Reo Māori and Oral Language.

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The students talk A LOT about the different vegetables and fruit in their lunchboxes and what they eat at home. They also frequently talk about what their families are growing in their vegetable gardens at home.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Huge impact! The children can now identify the different seedlings and what vegetable/plant they are growing.

“This was fabulous learning for my students. Their excitement to check on their seedling growth has been infectious. They frequently need to interrupt other learning to see how they are going and report back to everyone what is happening. They have regularly shared their learning with their parents who have commented on their plant knowledge and vocab. A wonderful kit for hands on learning!”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We enjoyed linking in Te Reo Maori with the vegetable names. We have linked it into our Enviro Schools theme, caring for our garden. We linked to literacy with instruction following , reading and writing. We are excited about planting our vege seedlings i

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

How effective was this kit in promoting healthy eating in your classroom?

In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The class is excited about trying them. Veges are cool ! I'm sure we will come up with many fun uses for the vegetables that will continue to promote healthy eating.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? This was successful, many students discovered vegetables they hadnt seen yet, they loved the cartoon pictures and we look forward to watching the vegetable grow and produce.

“The students loved this. The timing was perfect with the little gardens coming into New world too as the students had experienced the gardens but were so excited to be part of the secret club. We loved the game, the bunting, the mail box and the special letter that would allow us to receive a sectet badge. We were able to involve parents in the planting too.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We have been learning about Healthy Foods/ Healthy Bodies this term, so this kit fitted in perfectly!

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

How effective was this kit in promoting healthy eating in your classroom?

In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They are now able to identify healthy foods in their lunch boxes

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Huge impact since we were learning about different fruits and veges I was great to have some practical planting of these

“My class loved planting their seeds so much and watching them grow. Thank you so much!”

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Posted 2 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Science - Living World: Life processes · Recognise that all living things have certain requirements so they can stay alive. · Recognise that living things are suited to their particular habitat. Math - Stats Gather, sorting and counting and displaying ca

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

How effective was this kit in promoting healthy eating in your classroom?

In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students are aware that eating vegetables strengthen a their immune system and help fight illnesses. Students are aware of different types of vegetable . Students are aware that growing your own vegetables is fun, how to grow a vegetable, what they need

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Students were engaged with the identifying the different vegetables. They inquired about certain types that they have never seen or heard about, Students are more aware of the different types of vegetables after using their kit.

“This is our Class Review: This is a really fun way to promote fruit and vegetable to children. They were engaged and excited to see what was in the little containers, The little containers made it easy for little hands to plant. Students were engaged with the kit, Have noticed some lunch boxes contain vegetables since we started the kit.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Lots, we wrote letters to the founders, used maths in measuring, estimating and baking with vegetables. We also made vegetable art using mixed media.

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students have been coming in to class every day to talk with me about what new vege they've tried or something that they've cooked at home. Quite a few have revisited old previously unloved types and we've had a few taste testing sessions in class to vary

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Actually I was impressed with how much they already knew. I think because they're country kids they're actually really good vege eaters.

“Students were extremely excited, engaged and motivated initially with everything that came through. This slowly dissipated and then wore out as there were less activities to do. We have though just planted out our seedlings so hopefully the enthusiasm will be reawakened once we see growth in our vege pod and or have veges to eat.”

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Posted 2 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? It was able to be used in reading, math, science.

How successful was this kit in building student recognition of vegetables?

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In what ways has this kit improved student awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Vegetable soup is very much a stable in our diets now and their parents can not believe they are eating it.

How successful was this kit in promoting student ability to identify vegetables? Now the learners can name a wide range of vegetables.

“Fabulous kit. The kids loved it and are so excited to get their veggie gardens going.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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