My perspective about kids going to school is very general. And all I knew is that my son has to learn what most kids his age are supposed to be learning. Now, that change when I enter into homeschooling.
To effectively teach my son I need to know what ticks him. Thus I discovered that different kids have different learning styles. If you don’t know which way is best for your child to take in information then learning is going to be so hard for both the teaching parent and the child. And I guess that’s one of the biggest secret I discovered in homeschooling my son.
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So what are the basic learning styles?
- Kinesthetic Learner
- Likes hands-on approach
- Enjoys combining work and play
- Prefers group work more than working solo
- Excel in athletics, dance and acting
- Needs to be involved in their learning environment
- Visual Learner
- Learns better by seeing images, maps, diagrams
- Memorizes different information
- Studies effectively in a quiet surrounding
- Auditory Learner
- Effective in sounds
- Loves music playing while learning
- Reads to themselves
- Good in abstract and concepts
- Tactile Learner
- Learns best through their hands
- Likes writing, taking down notes and drawing
- Involves feelings and emotions while learning
Knowing which of these learning styles applies to our children will guide us in helping them reach their full potential. If you want to know more about your child’s learning abilities, you can go to https://www.kidzmet.com/ and take their free assessment test for your child.
Resources: http://blc.uc.iupui.edu/AcademicEnrichment/StudySkills/LearningStyles/3LearningStyles.aspx https://www.kidzmet.com/
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