What Learning Style Does Your Child Have?

Each child is so unique in the ways that they learn. Does your child like to explore the world around them? Does he/she prefer talking to people and enjoy reading? Does your child like pictures, charts and likes to write? It’s beneficial for both you and your child to know their learning style so that they can find ways to better assist their particular needs.

Visual Learners

Visual learners learn best by seeing and observing things. They follow body-language extremely well and also take notice in people’s facial expressions. Written directions are the easiest for them to follow and they prefer taking detailed notes with the use of highlighters and colored pens/pencils. Any type of visual such as pictures, graphs, videos, will definitely help them comprehend material better. Visual learners typically enjoy reading, have neat handwriting, and are organized. Noises and distractions can interfere with their learning and they mostly favor working by themselves.

Tips for Visual Learners

1. Provide them with a quiet environment to learn.
2. Give them diagrams, pictures, flowcharts, graphic organizers, and videos to make learning easier.
3. Make flashcards to review material.
4. Organize information by using different colors.
5. Computer-assisted learning will benefit them.
6. Before they read a book, they should scan through it and review the headings and pictures.

Auditory Learners

Auditory learners learn best by listening and speaking. They tend to be more social and talkative and like lectures and class discussions. These type of learners typically enjoy music and the arts and can sometimes struggle with reading and writing. It is easy for them to recall what they have heard as opposed to what they have read. Many auditory learners tend to talk to themselves while they read.

Tips for Auditory Learners

1. Provide class discussions and debates.
2. Give verbal instructions.
3. Place them in cooperative learning groups to discuss ideas.
4. Encourage them to read out loud and to recite information out loud as they’re studying.
5. Using a voice recorder during class can help aide in studying.

Kinesthetic Learners

Kinesthetic Learners learn best by touching, moving, doing, and through experiences. They like to explore things surrounding them and to investigate how they operate and are put together. These types of learners have a hard time sitting still for long periods of time and may even start fidgeting during class. Kinesthetic learners do well in athletics, the arts, and drama. They may have a hard time with reading and writing.   A hands-on approach is best for kinesthetic learners.

Tips for Kinesthetic Learners

1. Provide demonstrations.
2. Try studying or learning by standing at a desk and having short breaks to pace around.
3. They learn well through games and projects.
4. Give them physical things to explore such as manipulatives, puzzles, blocks, clay, and science experiments.
5. The use of a stress ball or something similar may eliminate the need to fidget during class.
6. Having music in the background while studying can be beneficial.

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