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“Every kid has at least one dominant learning style, says Kristin Redington Bennett, Ph.D., assistant professor of education at Wake Forest University, in Winston-Salem, NC, and a mom of two. In addition to body smart (known as bodily/kinesthetic), common learning styles include word smart (linguistic/auditory), image smart (visual/spatial), and numbers smart (logical/mathematical). This “theory of multiple intelligences” was first proposed by Harvard professor Howard Gardner, Ph.D., in the 1980s and has become so accepted that today teachers often adapt classroom activities to the different learning styles. For example, a lesson on the Pilgrims might include building a model of the Mayflower, writing a play about the first Thanksgiving, drawing pictures, and making a historical timeline.”

By Linda Rodgers, Parenting

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I did the quiz in this article and I can’t wait to apply the suggestions Kristin Redington Bennett, Ph.D. gives when my boys get home from school.  I was reflecting back to when I was in school and I was able to identify what kind of learner I am too.  This knowledge is so valuable for every parent and teacher and will benefit children in all aspects of learning and growing.  Knowing your child’s learning style is also very beneficial when providing them with lessons in character education and their social/emotional learning.  For example, if your child has a “word smart” (linguistic/auditory) learning style, the exercise of keeping a gratitude journal and written goal setting exercises would be perfect for him.  Or if they are “image smart” (visual/spatial) learners, they would likely benefit more from creative visualization and guided imagery activities.

I highly encourage you to read this article and do the quiz, then download The Ultimate Kid’s Guide to Happiness and focus on those activities that mesh with your child’s learning style.