What should I do next? That question has often left me in a tizzy trying to figure out which item on my very-important-to-do-right-now list ought to be the next thing to receive my attention. Yes, I’ve read the books on prioritizing. Yes, I usually make a physical, written list of all that needs to beContinue reading "What’s Next?"
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Multiple Intelligences: Conclusion
I hope learned about multiple intelligences and how they can work for you in your homeschool! Current debate regards whether or not a spiritual and/or existential intelligence should be added. I could not find up-to-date documentation with information about either one, so I chose not to include it here on my blog. Let's do aContinue reading "Multiple Intelligences: Conclusion"
Naturalist Intelligence
General Characteristics Individuals with naturalist intelligence are very in tune with their surroundings, especially their living surroundings. They’re drawn to animals, plants, and ecology issues. Curricula Planning · Nature study · Ecology · Take care of animals · Environmental awareness · Nature walks Tools · Plants · Animals · Gardeners’ tools · Naturalists’ tools · Continue reading "Naturalist Intelligence"
Intrapersonal Intelligence
General Characteristics A strong sense of self characterizes those with a high level of intrapersonal intelligence. These people feel deeply, can identify those feelings, and can express those feelings. Curricula Planning · Individualized teaching · Independent study · Self-esteem building · Private place for studying · Goal-setting lessons Tools · Self-checking materials · Journals TeachingContinue reading "Intrapersonal Intelligence"
Interpersonal Intelligence
General Characteristics Those individuals who appropriately and frequently hone in on others’ feelings, display empathy towards others, and interact with others are gifted with interpersonal intelligence. A tenderhearted child may often be in tears on behalf of others. Curricula Planning · Cooperative learning · Peer tutoring · Social gatherings · Simulations · Apprenticeships · AcademicContinue reading "Interpersonal Intelligence"
Musical Intelligence
General Characteristics People who exhibit a strong inclination to musical intelligence embody the definite pitch, rhythm, and timbre aspects of music. They love to listen to music, and they love to create (on different levels) music. They usually have strong emotional reactions to certain music as well. Curricula Planning · Raps · Music · FactsContinue reading "Musical Intelligence"
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
General Characteristics People displaying bodily-kinesthetic intelligence can “use one’s body in highly differentiated and skilled ways, for expressive as well as goal-directed purposes,” (Gardner 1993, pg. 206). You may recognize them as the boys with ants in their pants or the girls who dance from room to room. Curricula Planning · Hands-on learning · DramaContinue reading "Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence"
Spatial Intelligence
General Characteristics “Central to spatial intelligence are the capacities to perceive the visual world accurately, to perform transformations and modifications upon one’s initial perceptions, and to be able to recreate aspects of one’s visual experience, even in the absence of relevant physical stimuli,” (Gardner 1993, pg. 173). Curricula Planning · Visual presentations · Art · Continue reading "Spatial Intelligence"
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
General Characteristics The logical-mathematical intelligence has at its roots “a confrontation with the world of objects,” (Gardner 1993, pg. 129). People displaying a high level of logical-mathematical intelligence can usually perform calculate arithmetic problems very quickly, even advanced problems. A high affinity for scientific endeavors also falls into this category. These individuals are attracted toContinue reading "Logical-Mathematical Intelligence"
Bethany LaShell 