How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Using one cup per day

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? I think the consistency of having a 10-day tracking activity really raised self-awareness for some students. I also connected water use to our Inquiry topic, “Energy.” We discussed how water can be used in hydroelectricity to generate energy that supports New Zealand.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? Very competitive which they loved it.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? Students are now more mindful about saving water on a daily basis. They remind each other to turn off the tap if someone forgets and show greater appreciation for the environment around them.

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“Our class really enjoyed using Water Saver 24 because it aligned with our Maths and Inquiry. Students were engaged in recording their water usage over 10 days and were excited to receive a badge and a cup holder to take home. Thank you to School Kit for providing my class with such an amazing resource.”

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How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Tap off while brushing teeth

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? we had a whole term inquiry around water so this helped them come up with a water saving solution we could implement at kura

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? This motivated the children to make positive choices, they were intrigued by how much water they could save with the half flush feature on toilets

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? Yes they now have steps and actions that they can implement, and have an understanding of why this is important

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“The water savers kit was a really great way to kick off our inquiry around wai. It allowed the tamariki to see how they could make positive changes that saved water in their day to day life.”

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Posted 1 month ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

Not effective

Somewhat effective

Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Tap off while brushing teeth

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? The Water Savers 24 kit has encouraged students to adopt lasting water-saving habits both at school and at home by making conservation feel purposeful and achievable.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

Little improvement

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? It created a strong sense of accountability and routine, motivating students to actively track their water-saving actions and celebrate progress. They were particularly fascinated by the benchmark of tracking and comparing water instead of drinks per day which sparked rich discussions about healthy living.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? Students have become far more mindful of how their actions affect water use. It has clearly fostered a deeper sense of responsibility and awareness, with many students now taking the lead in promoting conservation both in class and at home.

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“Water Savers effectively combines clear information with real-world relevance, helping students understand both the causes of water waste and the importance of practical solutions. A key strength of this project was that students were actively involved in the data gathering process and could see how their findings were utilised. This hands-on experience not only deepened their understanding of water conservation but also helped them grasp the PPDAC cycle in an authentic and applied context. Students responded positively to the practical examples and visual elements, which made abstract concepts more concrete and relatable. Overall, Water Savers 24 is a valuable teaching tool that promotes environmental awareness while reinforcing key statistical and inquiry skills.”

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Posted 1 month ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

Not effective

Somewhat effective

Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Tap off while brushing teeth, Using the chore chooser

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? It is hard to say the full extent of influence but the ākonga definitely enjoyed the learning at kura and then being the kaiako with their whānau. Feedback from them was that there was change at home with the water saving habits.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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Significant improvment

What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? This was challenging as only a small group carried out the data collection.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? It has increased their knowledge and understanding about water conservation since using the kit. There has been a greater uptake in bringing a water bottle from home each day.

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“The kit had excellent resources for the tamariki to take home and help to educate their whānau. They enjoyed making the fortune teller especially and having the different items to talk about at home. It was harder with the Year 4 & 5 ākonga to do the data collection and return this to kura. As a result, this part of the kit did not get fully completed with the stamps on the posters. I also simplified the teaching part of the different types of water waste.”

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Posted 2 months ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? 5 minute showers

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? As a whole the unit influenced the kids.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

Little improvement

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? How much water we actually used versus how much we need.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? Yes, it did.

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“The unit covered details that I was unaware which made it insightful the kids to use and access. Supporting materials like the water used in a household were paricularly useful. The unit/learning for the kids and myself was excellent. Well set out and easy to follow.”

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Posted 2 months ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

Not effective

Somewhat effective

Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Tap off while brushing teeth, 5 minute showers

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? Drinking water and not wasting water.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

Little improvement

Some improvement

Significant improvment

What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? Too difficult for my tamariki

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? More knowledge and awareness and lost of questions!

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“The ideas, and resources within this kit are really great however I was not prepared for the fact it covered multiple curriculum areas. We were doing Wai for our inquiry topic but the graphing and data collection elements were very time consuming, especially as this was not the focus for maths for us during term 3. It was also an extremely busy term for us and we were very time poor. I don’t feel I was prepared enough for the kit and probably didn’t do it justice, sadly! The children loved the resources within the kit, which was a real positive and helped to support our learning. Some connections to te ao Māori, specifically Tangaroa, would be great.”

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Posted 2 months ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Somewhat effective

Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Using one cup per day, Choose water instead of juice / fizzy, Tap off while brushing teeth, 5 minute showers

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? The kit promoted long lasting habits thanks to the 10-day statistical investigation and the paraphernalia provided such as the shower stickers and one glass-a-day coaster that remained beyond the duration of the activity. Other topics: water pollution, how do we know if our local bodies of water are healthy, local water sources ecosystems, the states of water.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? The daily stamping was highly motivating for students and a nice activity as it brought the class together to achieve a common goal.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? The resource really helped my students grow more aware of how easy it is to waste water. It also made them realise that water is use to make everything we use or consume. The 10 day statistical inquiry really fostered their sense of responsibility and pushed them to get their families involved. I had a few parents telling me they were being told off for not turning off the taps fast enough and siblings getting in trouble for taking too long showers! ! 😂

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“We incorporated the Water Savers kit into our term inquiry into Wonderful Wai & Whenua. This was a highly motivating and fun resource to use that had a longlasting impact on our class water conservation habits.”

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Posted 2 months ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

Not effective

Somewhat effective

Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Choose water instead of juice / fizzy, Tap off while brushing teeth, 5 minute showers

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? Sharing learning with whaanau

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

Little improvement

Some improvement

Significant improvment

What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? How it reduced with the more that they knew about how to conserve water

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? that is a taonga that needs to be looked after

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“This kit was great for a statistical analysis and lots of amazing and engaging conversations about our water supplies and how we use them. It fitted really well with our concept of Kaitiakitanga and how we can look after our resources and be sustainable for the future.”

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Posted 2 months ago

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