Soul Projects for Schools
'The Soul Project ... Education with Heart & Soil'
Each Grid & Grow Class Pack is part of Soul Projects – Education with Heart & Soil.
Every pack includes the same thoughtful inclusions—designed to help students grow something small… and learn something big.
Every order connects your school to the Educators Hub: curriculum-aligned STEM & SEL lessons, printable grids, class care charts.
The only difference between options is how many classes you’re supporting.
ABOUT CLASS PACKS
Choose your size: 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 15, 20 Class Packs
Each Class Project pack serves up to 24 students and includes everything needed for one class: teacher resources, A3 grid set, companion guide, stickers/labels, twine, stakes, mini tape, access to Hub, and:
What are Soul Projects?
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What’s the difference between a Class Pack and The Soul Project (Student Kit)?
Class Pack serves one class and includes teacher resources, A3 grids, shared “bits,” and 24 individual Soul Project student kits. Each Soul Project kit is a boxed, take-home–friendly set for one student.
Are student kits really packed individually?
Yes—every Soul Project comes in its own small box in the relevant age band signature style pallete, so you can hand them out in seconds and store spares cleanly.
AGE GUIDE & RECOMMENDATIONS
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Wiggleworms (4–5): Why I recommend this
Best newts: Cacti & Succulents, Edible (gentle & fast sprouters).
Why: Simple care, quick wins = visible progress and delight.
STEM focus: noticing, naming parts, simple counting, “what happens if…”.
SEL focus: gentle care, turn-taking, tidy-up routines.
Tips: shallow sowing, mist only; no heat mats unless room is <18 °C.
Seedling Scouts (6–8): Why I recommend this
Best newts: Edible, Cacti & Succulents Some Natives (starter set).
Why: Exciting variety; easy to care for, early data charts.
STEM focus: measure, compare, simple data tables, light/water tests.
SEL focus: pair work, helper roles, “garden jobs” roster.
Tips: label sticks + weekly checklists; heat pad optional for warmth-lovers.
Budlings (9–11): Why I recommend this
Best newts: Cacti & Succulents, Edible, Some Natives or Medicinal
Why: Strong growth + visible differences drive investigations.
STEM focus: fair tests, variables (light/temp/moisture), graphing growth.
SEL/soft skills: teamwork, reflection, presenting findings.
Tips: try one micro-climate test per tray; record results in journals.
Sassy Saplings (12–15): Why I recommend this
Best newts: Cacti & Succulents, Edible, Medicinal, Natives, & Pretty (challenge + depth).
Why: Supports hypothesis-driven projects and longer timelines.
STEM focus: experiment design, data reliability, simple stats.
SEL/soft skills: leadership, roles, project management.
Tips: assign research teams; compare care regimes (with/without heat pad).
Nearly Newts (16–17): Why I recommend this
Best newts: Cacti & Succulents, Edible, Medicinal, Natives, Pretty & Perfect for Dried Flowers (optional The Newt Step).
Why: Aligns with sustainability, ethnobotany, food systems.
STEM focus: experimental design, analysis, reporting.
Soft skills: portfolios, career links, community impact.
Tips: students set goals + present end-of-term findings.
Inside the Educators Portal
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Curriculum-aligned. No extra prep.
Mini lessons aligned to STEM & SEL with step-by-step Quick Starts.
Most activities run in 20–40 minutes—print, teach, done.
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Age-banded resources that look like theirs
Wiggleworms → Nearly Newts each get their own palette, icons, and journal pages so students instantly know “this is for me.”
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Project Ideas
Fresh project ideas- for each age band—so your keeps growing with your class.
Access is password-protected for schools with Class Packs. Add more classes anytime and their teachers get Portal logins automatically.
The Soul Scholarship
Request Educator Resource Pack
The Grid & Grow Kits are available exclusively through the Educator Portal, a password protected area for Schools / Educators to order Class Packs & receive the Educators pricing.
You'll receive a password in your Education Resource Pack and can access educator pricing and order directly below. Each password for the Educator Hub expires in two weeks. This is for the protection of the Grid & Grow Program & protects copyright terms and conditions.
To receive your Educators Pack, please fill out the form below to receive your Grid & Grow Educator Resource Pack.
USEFUL LINKS
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Educators Portal
Access Educator PortalOrder Your Class Packs
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SUPPORT
SuppotPlease get in touch if you require any futher information, have a question and/or would like a chat.
Ordering FAQ's
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Can parents pay Mai-Newt directly?
No. All orders are placed and paid for by schools. Schools collect any family contributions using their usual process.
When do we get Educators Hub access?
After payment/PO approval, we email your Hub link and password.
What if a family can’t contribute?
"Just One More' option were designed for that very reason choose the option in the class products listing.
Is Hub access school-wide?
No. Hub access is provided only for the classes covered by your order (the ones receiving Class Packs).
Can other classes use the downloads?
Resources are licensed for classroom use by the included classes only. To add more classes, order additional Class Packs.
Do we need a garden location before ordering?
Ideally, yes. Weeks 1–3 are designed for planning/site checks, so students can start immediately while you finalise the spot.