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This is the intelligence of
both spoken and written words.
These learners love to play with language and the sounds of words. |
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- They show interest in
language at a young age
- They memorize stories,
poems, facts, and other information heard at home
- They read at an early
age
- They enjoy writing or
scribbling and reading it as a story
- They are talkative and
ask frequent questions about words and definitions
- They have favorite books
or stories they like to have read to them
- They are interested in
dictionaries or encyclopedias
WHAT TO LOOK FOR THAT FITS YOUR CHILD
- An emphasis on verbal
communication
- Story time when the teacher
reads aloud
- A time for students to
share thoughts or experiences with the group
- Show and Tell
- Teachers who are available
to answer children's individual questions
- A bookshelf that children
are encouraged use
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These learners have a good
understanding of numbers, logic, and science. They often have
a rational outlook |
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- They play with chemistry
sets or science materials
- They easily understand
math concepts and relationships
- They enjoy counting
- They ask how things work
and why things happen in nature
- They watch science and
nature shows such as "Bill Nye".
- They look for patterns
in all things.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
THAT FITS YOUR CHILD
- Science materials and experiments
done in the classroom
- Teachers who explain or
help children understand math concepts and relationships
- Teachers who explain why
things happen innture
- Teachers who encourage
experimenting with cause an effect, for example: If you put
the block in the water, what will happen?
- Various classroom pets
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These learners think in pictures
and images.
They are interested in the visual world and imagine vividly |
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- They enjoy scribbling,
drawing, and painting
- They are fascinated by
colors
- They take apart toys,
simple machines, and puzzles and then put them back together
- They show strong artistic
ability
- They enjoy building sand
castles and card houses
- They play with erector
sets, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Legos, etc.
- They have wild and imaginative
dreams and visualize well
- They have a good sense
of direction
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
TO FIT YOUR CHILD
- Lots of art projects and
experiments with colors
- Puzzles or other visual
challenges
- Picture books
- Opportunities to build
or create
- Lots fo time to play pretend
- An emphasis on verbal
explantions rather than just showing children how to do things
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This is the intelligence of
all aspects of music. These learners appreciate and produce thythms
and melodies and have a good
ear for music. |
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- They babble musically
- They bang on things such
as toys and furniture in a rhythmic way
- They have favorite tapes
or CD's
- They make up their own
special songs
- They enjoy musical instruments
- They perk up when music
is played or sung
- They have a good ear for
non-verbal sounds such as wind, animal sounds, and ice cream
trucks
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
TO FIT YOUR CHILD
- Musical instruments
- Time for songs
- An emphasis onidentification
of sounds
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This is the intelligence of
the body, the physical self.
This includes motor skills and movements.
These learners are "hands-on" people. |
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- They walk or crawl at
a young age
- They enjoy messy activities
such as finger-painting, clay, etc.
- They are always active
and love the outdoors
- They like to perform in
skits, plays, and puppet shows
- They enjoy dance, gymnastics,
swimming, karate, or any other activity that involves movement
- They show strong ability
in sports
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
TO FIT YOUR CHILD
- A large outdoor play area
and plenty of play time
- Programs where the children
don't sit for long periods
- Messy activities - clay,
paper-mache, etc.
- Lots of activity with
structure
- Skits, plays, puppet shows,
or other opportunities to perform
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This is the ability to understand
people and work well with them.
These learners notice and respond to moods and are good leaders. |
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- They are comfortable with
strangers
- They make friends easily
- They are seen by other
kids as problem or dispute solvers
- They lead in groups
- They keep up with social
happenings, such as fights, relationships and other gossip
- They always know what
others are feeling
- They feel compassion for
people in need or people having a bad day
- They always want to help
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
TO FIT YOUR CHILD
- A large school where students
are encouraged to work together
- Opportunities for children
to lead activities
- Teachers who encourage
children to work out disputes
- A school involved in helping
the community
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This is the intelligence of
the inner self, particularly emotions.
These learners need time alone and are often extremely independent. |
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- They are self-reliant
and independent
- They have hobbies or activities
they want to do alone
- They have a special place
where they go to get away
- They spend a lot of time
alone thinking about things in their life and how they feel about
them
- They are very aware of
their separate identity
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
TO FIT YOUR CHILD
- A small school where teachers
give students lots of personal attention
- Quiet time, rest time,
or other opportunities for children to be alone
- Activities where children
pretend to be dults
- Activities done by individuals,
not groups
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