Did you know that there are three different learning styles for kids? It’s true that not all kids learn at the same pace or the same way as others. If you’re wondering what learning style works best for your kids, you’re not alone? This post can help you determine just that!
When you can determine how your child learns the best, then you can tailor all of your lessons to fit that specific learning style. Your days will be less stressful for both you and your child. It’s important to understand and know that the three varying learning styles for kids are kinesthetic, auditory and visual. Do you know your child’s learning style?
It is easier to teach the way that your child learns and your children will better retain the information as well. Let’s go over the 3 different learning styles and see if you can determine which one best describes your child.
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The 3 Different Learning Styles For Kids:
As mentioned earlier, every child is a different type of learner. And all kids will fall into one of these types of learning styles:
- Kinesthetic
- Auditor
- Visual
Visual learner – Signs your child is a visual learner
If you think that your child is a visual learner but you’re not quite sure, here are a few ways to confirm that suspicion.
- Likes to watch video and demonstrations
- Likes diagrams and maps
- Like to color
- Likes spelling or is good at it
- Doesn’t do so well with lectures or recalling facts from a read-aloud
How to teach a Visual Learner
Once you understand that your child learns visually, here are some varying ways that you can teach them:
- Use drawings and outlines in your lessons
- Copy work
- Watch videos and documentaries
- Use flash cards
- Let them use highlighters during lessons
Auditory – Signs your child is an auditory learner
Have a hunch that your child is an auditory learner? Look for these clues to confirm:
- Likes to read out loud
- Prefers to explain things out loud
- Likes music and using headphones
- Likes being the center of attention
- Has a hard time keeping quiet
How to teach an auditory learner
- Record oral lessons for replay
- Watch videos and documentaries
- Use audio books
- Give them a quiet workspace because other noises can easily distract them
Once you understand what surroundings will help them excel, you should start to notice a growth in their learning capabilities.
Kinesthetic – Signs your child is a kinesthetic learner
These are simple things to keep an eye out for to determine if your child learns kinesthetically:
- Good at sports
- Has a hard time sitting still
- Likes to play pretend and dress up
- Doesn’t like spelling
- Gets fidgety during lectures
- Gets easily frustrated with learning to read
How to teach a kinesthetic learner
Using these options can be great ways to teach your child:
- Lots of short breaks
- Role playing
- Utilize fidget toys
- Field trips (zoo, museums, etc.)
- Flashcards
- Hands on learning
Figuring out your child’s learning style will help keep your days running smoother. You will get more done with fewer complaints and more cooperation.
What learning style do you think best fits your child?
Let me know in comments!
