Types of Multiple

Intelligence
Verbal/Linguistic:

Logical/
Mathematical

Spatial

Teaching Strategies
read to learners and let them
read to you
discuss authors of books with
children
visit libraries and bookstores
with children
have children keep journals of
significant events
have children summarize and
retell a story they have read
play games of logic with children
be on the lookout for situations
that can inspired children to
think about and construct an
understanding of numbers
take children on field trips to
computer labs, science museums,
and electronics exhibits
do math activities with children
have a variety of creative
materials for children
have children navigate mazes
and create charts

Musical

Bodily/Kinesthetic

Interpersonal

go on walks with children. When

they get back, ask them to
visualize where they have been
and then draw a map of their
experiences
provide children with a tape
recorder
give children an opportunity to
play musical instruments
take children to concerts
encourage children to make up
their own songs
provide children with
opportunities for physical
activity and encourage them to
participate
provide areas where children can
play indoors and outdoors. If
this is not possible, take them to
a park.
take children to sporting events
and the ballet
encourage children to
participate in dance activities
encourage children to work in
groups
help children to develop
communication skills

Intrapersonal

Naturalist

provide group games for children

to play
encourage children to join clubs
encourage children to have
hobbies and interests
listen to childrens feeling and
give them sensitive feedback
encourage children to use their
imagination
have children keep a journal or
scrapbook of their ideas and
experiences

take children to natural science

museums
create a naturalist learning
centre in the classroom
engage children in outdoor
naturalist activities, such as
taking a nature walk or adopting
a tree
have children make collections
of flora or fauna and classify
them