What Type of Learner is your Kid

Do you know what type of learner your child is, Is he or she a visual learner (learns best by seeing or reading, does well when material is presented and tested visually, not verbally, benefits from written notes, directions, diagrams, charts, maps, and pictures and also may love to draw, read, and write; and probably loves spelling) or an auditory learner (learns best by listening, does well in lecture-based learning environments and on oral reports and tests, benefits from classroom discussions, spoken directions, study groups and may love music, languages, and being on stage) or probably a kinesthetic learner (learns best by doing and moving, does well when they can move, touch, explore, and create in order to learn, benefits from hands-on activities, lab classes, props, skits, and field trips and may love sports, drama, dance, martial arts, and arts and crafts

Once you’ve figured out how they learn best, you can take steps to make sure that type of learning is reinforced in the classroom and during home study.

Here are some tips to best help the 3 types of learners

Tips for visual learners:

• Use books, videos, computers, visual aids, and flashcards.

• Make detailed, color-coded or high-lighted notes.

• Make outlines, diagrams, and lists.

• Use drawings and illustrations (preferably in color).

• Take detailed notes in class.

Tips for auditory learners:

• Read notes or study materials out loud.

• Use word associations and verbal repetition to memorize.

• Study with other students. Talk things through.

• Listen to books on tape or other audio recordings.

• Use a tape recorder to listen to lectures again later.

Tips for kinesthetic learners:

• Get hands on. Do experiments and take field trips.

• Use activity-based study tools, like role-playing or model building.

• Study in small groups and take frequent breaks.

• Use memory games and flash cards.

• Study with music on in the background.