Multiple Intelligences Multiple Intelligence

Linguistic-Verbal

Type of Smart
Word Smart

Description of Student
Focuses well at school Likes to read Big vocabulary Likes to write Good at spelling

Learning Activities
Discussion Games (i.e. word, board) Drama classes Writing (i.e. letters, poems, stories) Oral presentation Journaling

Logical-Mathematical

Number Smart

Interested in how things work Likes math Good at strategy games Likes experiments Good at seeing patterns Logical thinker Good at reasoning Likes problem solving

Solving puzzles Games of strategy (i.e. chess, checkers) Experiments Organizing facts Brain teasers Graphing

Spatial

Picture Smart

Understands maps and charts Draws Sculpts Takes things apart and putting them back together Daydreams

Painting Colouring Designing Movies Pictures Diagrams Charts Graphs Collage

Bodily-Kinesthetic

Body Smart

Sports Learns through touch Physically active Good fine-motor coordination Likes hands-on tasks Builds Good hand-eye coordination Difficulty sitting still

Sports/teams Building items (i.e. crafts, models) Dancing Role playing Acting Demonstrations Playing a game

Musical

Music Smart

Remembers melodies Good at singing Can play a musical instruments Notices pitch, tones and rhythms Can hear patterns in music

Play an instrument Band/choir Musicals Sound effects Rhythmic patterns Writing songs

Intrapersonal

Self-Smart

Independent Knows self well (strengths, weaknesses, feelings, motivations) Self-directed Intuitive Expresses feelings well Has a hobby or interest that doesnt often talk about

Goal setting Journaling Independent work Writing Drawing Reasoning

Interpersonal

People Smart

Social Is a leader Helpful Understanding of feelings, facial expressions, gestures and tone of voice Outgoing Cooperative Empathetic

Group activities Drama Peer teaching Debating Discussion

Naturalist

Nature Smart

Likes pets Likes outdoors Likes nature (i.e. conservation areas, zoo) Likes to play outdoors Collects objects from nature (i.e. bugs, flowers, leaves)

Science museums Zoos Observation notes Collections from nature Gardening Caring for animals Outdoor activities

Existential

Wondering Smart

Likes to think/reflect Deep questioning Curiosity about life and death Philosophical awareness Choice of activities Likes to express opinions Good at evaluating own work

Books that explore topics of interest Express opinions Debating Writing Discussion

(Douglass-Fliess, 2009), (High Tech Elementary School, 1997), (Logsdon, n.d.), (Murphy, n.d.), & (Scholastic, n.d.)

References
Douglass-Fliess, S. (2009). Multiple intelligences: Understanding your child's learning style. Retrieved September 27, 2013 from http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Multiple_Intelligences/ High Tech Elementary School. (1997). Teaching children about the theory of multiple intelligences. Retrieved September 27, 2013 from http://www.hightechelementary.com/Multiple_Intelligence_Guide.pdf Logsdon, A. (n.d.). Existential learning style: Understanding the existential learning style. Retrieved September 27,2013 from http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/resourcesresearch/qt/existential.htm Murphy, L. (n.d.). Many kinds of smart: Understanding the theory of multiple intelligences. Retrieved September 27, 2013 from http://www.ooeygooey.com/handouts/manykindsofsmart.pdf Scholastic (n.d.). Staff Workshop Teacher Handout: Understanding the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Retrieved September 27, 2013 from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/staff-workshopteacher-handout-understanding-theory-multiple-intelligences