‘Growing Schools’ is a 4-part documentary series which showcases empowered children involved in transforming their school grounds into abundant food gardens and nature havens. It explores the proven benefits of gardening and nature connection for children’s motivation, academic achievement, health and wellbeing. These stories exemplify how the wider community can play a vital part in supporting and sustaining a school garden programme, for the benefit of all.
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This documentary shows how any early childhood centre can develop exceptional outdoor nurture-learn-play spaces, gorgeous productive food gardens – and delightfully happy children. It depicts the inspiring learning environments of ten pre-schools in Aotearoa-New Zealand, where gardens are central to their curriculum. These learnscapes facilitate children’s wholistic development – through connecting with the natural world and the source of their food, supported by extended community. ‘Awakening Gardeners’ is Part 1 of the ‘Growing Schools’ series.
You can watch the free trailer below - or purchase the full doco for immediate download:
What an amazing story of holistic education this is! The teachers at Golden Bay Kindergarten have incorporated local food production into every aspect of their curriculum. They are incredibly passionate about inspiring their little ones to experience the environment in which they live, and their passion shows – the fun and exciting things on the programme at Golden Bay Kindy are making us want to be kids all over again!
The Localising Food team toured the country and witnessed many exciting child-led initiatives to grow, process and preserve their kai. Growing Schools tells the beautiful story of children discovering where their food 'really' comes from. It explores the benefits of school gardens and features testimony from teachers and gardens facilitators who have seen the amazing growth in the children as a result. This documentary will help expand the school garden culture in New Zealand and support children to establish a life-long connection with their food.
You can watch the free trailer below - or purchase the full doco for immediate download:
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