Learning Styles Part 3: Auditory Learners

By Becca Evenson

• Show emotions through voice quality
• Prefers to conduct business over the phone (to save time)
• Turns on the radio first
• Enjoys listening to the radio, attending a concert, playing instruments or talking to a friend
• When angry: tells others why (sometimes, everyone)
• Looks down when concentrating
• Needs verbal instructions

Auditory Learners
learn best using:Books on CDMusicTapesDiscussionNarrationMemorization

Learning Styles Part 2: Visual Learners

By Becca Evenson

• Shows emotions through facial expressions
• Prefers to conduct business in a letter (provides a written record)
• Likes quiet to aid concentration
• Enjoys going to a movie, theater, television viewing; or reading
• When angry: stays silent, walks away
• As rewards; gives smiles, stickers, posts work for others to see
• Looks up or straight ahead when concentrating
• Wants to watch/observe before attempting something new

Visual Learners
learn best using:MapsPostersPicturesVideosCollages/MobilesTimelines

Learning Styles Part 1: Kinesthetic Learners

By Becca Evenson

Understanding your child's learning style affects what curriculum you choose and how you teach. Knowing your own learning style will help you understand that what works for you may not work for you child. There are three basic learning styles to understand.

• Shows emotions through general body tone
• Prefers to conduct business while doing something (holding pencil, tapping foot, etc.)
• Shifts positions frequently at school, church, etc.
• Chooses physical activities over stationary ones
• When angry: tenses physically
• As rewards: gives hugs, pats on back, etc.
• Fidgets when concentrating
• Jumps right into doing

Kinesthetic Learners
learn best using:PuzzlesCraftsScience kitsGamesModelsDioramas