Multiple Intelligences

SLIM N BIL

Spatial/Visual, Linguistic, Intrapersonal, Musical, Naturalistic, Body/Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Logical/Mathematic

Linguistic Characteristics

Learn best by hearing, reading and writing. Does well in traditional setting. Gets absorbed in reading and enjoys talking.

Linguistic Definition

This person likes to learn new vocabulary, play with words, create puns, and write.

Linguistic Strong

Reading, writing, telling stories, memorizing dates, thinking words, listening

Linguistic Likes

read, write, tell and listen to stories, talk, memorize, word puzzles, journal

Linguistic learns best

reading, hearing, speaking, debating

ways to incorporate linguistic

reading, summaries, PowerPoints, debates

Musical Characteristics

Distracted by sounds, active listener, auditory learner, recites poems/rhymes/chants and raps

Musical Definition

Hears music in their head, thinks in musical terms, sings/hums, taps fingers, makes connections between emotions and music.

Music Strong

singing, picking up sounds, remembering melodies, rhythms

Musical Likes

sing, hum, whistle, play instruments, tap rhythm, listen to music

musical learn best

rhythm and cadence, singing, making sounds

ways to incorporate musical

writing a song or rap, songs you learn in math

kinesthetic characteristics

does many things, expresses learning through movement, dramatic, athletic, energetic

kinesthetic definitions

likes to build, experience, touch, feel, make things, and move

kinesthetic strong

touching, moving, processing, knowledge through bodily sensations

kinesthetic likes to

move around, touch and talk, use body language, talk through movement

kinesthetic learns best through

whole body movement, athletic, dancing, acting, crafts, using tools, hands on

ways to incorporate kinesthetic

foldables, acting out scenarios, scavenger hunt

naturalistic characteristics

environmentalist, collecting natural objects, enjoys spending time outdoors

naturalistic definition

likes to put things into categories, sort items by attributes, develop collections, plant and grow items, and relates to animals

naturalistic strong in

understanding nature, making distinctions, identifying flora and faunana

naturalistic likes

be involved with nature, make distinctions, observe objects in the environment

naturalistic learns best

working in environmental settings, exploring living things, awareness of surroundings and patterns

ways to incorporate naturalistic

working outside

interpersonal characteristics

active group participation, risk taker, leadership, communicator

interpersonal definiton

likes to be with other people, lead, teach, empathize, sympathize, interact, and volunteer

interpersonal strong

understanding people, leading, organizing, communicating, resolving conflicts, selling

interpersonal likes

have friends, talk to people, join groups

interpersonal learns best

sharing, comparing, relating, interviewing, cooperating

ways to incorporate interpersonal

partner work, discussions, interviews, group work

intrapersonal characteristics

enjoys working by themself, few close friends, independent, likes quiet

intrapersonal definition

likes to spend time alone, reflect, have time to review ideas and may require extended deadlines

intrapersonal strong

understanding self, recognizing strengths and weaknesses, setting goals

intrapersonal likes

working alone, reflect, pursue interests

intrapersonal learns best

working alone, doing self paced projects, having space, reflections

ways to incorporate intrapersonal

independent work, self reflections

spatial characteristics

creates images in mind, graphic organizers, 3d projects, daydream

spatial definition

likes to draw, doodle, do puzzles, imagine, use color, sketch, create cartoons, and do cartography

spatial strong

reading, maps, chart, drawing, mazes, puzzles, making images, visualization

spatial likes

design, draw, build, create, daydream, map, think in pictures

spatial learns best

working with pictures and colors, visualizing, using imagery, drawing diagrams

ways to incorporate spatial

designing an interior

logical characteristics

logical thinker, goal setter, money manager

logical definition

likes to be precise and accurate, set special goals, figure out relationships, problem solve, and play with numbers

logical strong

math, reasoning, logic, problem solving, patternslo

logical likes

solve problems, question, work with numbers, experiment

logical learns best

working with patterns and relationships, classifying, categorizing, working with the abstract

ways to incorporate logical

living on a teachers salary simulation, cost simulations, graphs