3. How does the child write (handwriting)?
- Visual - spacing and size are good; appearance is important
- Auditory - tends to write lightly; no difference between small and capital letters
- Kinesthetic - good initially, deteriorates when space becomes smaller
4. How does the child remember things?
- Visual - remembers faces, forgets names; writes things down; takes notes
- Auditory - remember names, forgets faces; memorizes easily with repetition
- Kinesthetic - remembers best what was done, not seen or talked about
5. How does this child solve problems?
- Visual - deliberate; plans in advance; organizes by writing; lists problems
- Auditory - Talks problems out; tries solutions verbally
- Kinesthetic - Attacks problems physically; impulsive
6. How does this child respond to periods of inactivity?
- Visual - stares; doodles; finds something to watch
- Auditory - hums; sings; talks to self or others
- Kinesthetic - fidgets; finds reasons to move; brings something "to do"
7. How does the child respond to new situations?
- Visual - looks around; watches people and events
- Auditory - talks about situation; asks questions
- Kinesthetic - tries things out; touches; feels; manipulates
8. How does the child express his/her emotions?
- Visual - stares when angry, beams when happy; facial expression is a good index of emotion
- Auditory - expresses emotion verbally and through changes in tone, volume, and pitch of voice
- Kinesthetic - jumps for joy, stomps when angry, etc.
9. How does this child communicate with others?
- Visual - quiet, does not talk at length; uses words such as look, see, etc.
- Auditory - descriptions are long; uses words such as listen, hear, etc.
- Kinesthetic - gestures when speaking; uses words such as get, take, etc.
10. What is the child's attitude towards his/her appearance?
- Visual - neat; meticulous; likes order; doesn't vary much in appearance or dress
- Auditory - matching clothes not so important; can explain choices of clothes
- Kinesthetic - neat, but soon becomes wrinkled through activity
Many children under the age of 5 will fall into the "kinesthetic" category. It's easier to determine learning styles after the child has begun some kind of formal learning. Consider most curriculums can be adapted to individual learning styles as long as the teacher is aware of how the student learns best and can creatively teach to the predominant learning style.
What is the difference between our own learning styles and right-brain/left-brain capabilities and that of our children can affect our home learning atmosphere.
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