Some students learn best by watching; others learn best by listening, and still others learn best by doing, by moving, and by becoming physically involved with the material to be mastered. This latter group are known as kinesthetic learners. These are the children who are often labelled “hyperactive”; they like to be constantly moving. They ...
Whether they are visual learners or not, all young children can successfully learn the alphabet through activities that help them see what they are learning. Visual learners learn best through sight. While many children are dominantly visual learners, all children, despite their learning styles, learn best through a variety of learning activities that appeal to ...
There are four basic styles of learners. They are visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic. Each style of learner needs different strategies in order to learn effectively. Writing a lesson plan for all learner types takes a bit of time and practice. By teaching to all four styles, students will learn better as every style is ...
Whether you homeschool or not, it’s useful to know how your child learns best. Sometimes it is equally helpful to know your particular learning style too, to understand how your child’s learning style and yours mesh—or clash. My daughter and I share the Read/Write learning style, but it sure opened my eyes when I found ...
Cranium’s Balloon Lagoon game was a gift for my son’s 6th birthday. The game is set up to look like a carnival, with 4 separate activities for players to enjoy as part of the game. It is perfect for kids aged 5 years and older, but younger kids will also enjoy playing Balloon Lagoon. In ...
Get a head start with your Father’s Day planning with these Father’s Day worksheets that are appropriate for elementary, preschool, and homeschool students. All of these worksheets are on websites that provide free worksheets and other resources for teachers and classrooms. For a list of Father’s Day vocabulary, click here. Free Father’s dayWorksheets and Printables ...
Kinesthetic learners need to move and use the body. They usually are good at sports and acting, and they are unable to sit still for long periods of time. They are the ones who will move their arms around while talking. These children might be mischaracterized as being hyperactive, when really they are moving in ...