Learning Styles

Learning Style Activities for Best Learning
Each child has a specific mode or combination of modes in which he learns best.

(1) Visual learners: learn best by seeing flash cards, visual images, matching games, pictures and diagrams, puzzles, watching someone do something, printed material, charts, pictures, posters, wall strips, desk tapes, video tapes, computer programs

(2) Auditory learners: learn best by hearing cassette tapes, lectures, educational songs and rhymes, rhythm instruments, recitation, singing and reading aloud

(3) Kinesthetic learners: learn best by doing and touching long nature walks, model kits, yard work, gardening, textured puzzles and manipulatives, typing instead of writing, drama, dance, lab experiments, building models

(4) Social learners: learn best by interacting with others one-on-one conversations, discussions, group participation

In addition to the above learning styles, there are many theories about how thinking styles affect a child's learning style. You will find much written about teaching to right brain vs. left brain patterns and multiple intelligences thinking patterns. For more inventories, information about learning styles and multiple intelligences, school vendor products, and book resources, go to Learning Styles: Resources.