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🌿 Nature Study: Autotrophs vs Heterotrophs

How Living Things Get Food Have you ever wondered where food really comes from? Like… how does a plant grow from just sunlight and water? And why do animals always seem to be eating something? This blog post was inspired by sunflower seeds emerging from our garden soil with their seeds still attached to their leaves and by a Gardening 101 Field Trip.  We were introduced to the concept of categorizing living things by how they get their food during my littles last virtual agriculture field trip and had to share our findings here. So now that we all know that living things can be grouped by how they get their food. Let’s break it down! 🌞 Autotrophs: The “Food Makers” Autotrophs are living things that can make their own food . They don’t need to eat other living things because they can create energy from: ☀️ Sunlight (this is called photosynthesis) 💧 Water 🌬️ Air (carbon dioxide) 🌼 Examples of autotrophs: Plants (like grass, trees, flowers) Algae (tiny plant-like ...

6 Ways To Tell If Your Child Has a Math Brain

Have you ever wondered whether your child was stronger in Math or Language Arts or in both? Well keep reading to find out more. 

Signs that a young child may be stronger in Math than in Language Arts and vice versa, vary depending on individual strengths and weaknesses. 

Here are some common signs to look for:

Signs a Child is Stronger in Math

1. Strong problem-solving skills. They may excel at puzzles, logical reasoning, and finding patterns.

2. Quick mental math abilities. They may be able to perform calculations mentally with ease.

3. Strong spatial reasoning. They may have a good understanding of shapes, symmetry, and geometry.

4. Interest in numbers. They may display enthusiasm for counting, sorting, and working with numbers.

Picture of a young child solving  mathematical problems using the numberline

5. Strong memory for mathematical concepts. They may remember mathematical formulas, rules, and procedures easily.

6. High attention to detail. They may be meticulous when solving math problems and pay close attention to steps and processes.


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