MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

Children who are strongly: / Are Good At / Like/Love / Learn By/Need / Occupations
Linguistic
/ Prose/poetry
Coloring with words
Verbal expressions
Sensitivity to language
Remembering details
Spelling
Explaining things
Verbal memory and recall
Understanding and manipulating syntax and structure / Reading
Writing
Telling stories
Playing word games
Learning new words Journaling / Books
Tapes
Using journals
Discussion
Debate stories
Taking notes
Reading instructions / Writing: Poet, Novelist, Journalist
Attorney
Comedian
Communications Specialist
Marketing Consultant
Newscaster
Politician
Speech Pathologist
Talk-show Host
Teacher
Language translator
Logical- Mathematical
/ Reasoning
Math
Logic
Problem Solving / Numbers
Experimenting
Questioning
Figuring out puzzles Calculating
Patterns
Troubleshooting / Exploring and thinking
Scientific materials
Manipulatives
Categorizing
Classifying
Working with abstract
Step-by-step directions / Scientist
Mathematician
Engineer
Technician
Accountant
Auditor
Computer Programmer
Detective
Statistician
Spatial
/ Imagining
Charting
Sculpting
Creating Models / Designing/Rearranging
Drawing
Visualizing
Doodling
Building
Pictures / Art or 3-D projects
LEGOs
Video, movies, or slides
Games or puzzles Illustrated books
Trips to art museums
Using mind’s eye
Flow charts/Maps / Artist
Surveyor
Pilot
Architect
Interior Decorator
Webmaster
Mechanic
3D Modeling & Simulation
Children who are strongly: / Are Good At / Like/Love / Learn By/Need / Occupations
Bodily- Kinesthetic
/ Thinking somatic sensations
Body Control
Refining Movement / Dancing
Running
Jumping
Building
Touching
Gesturing
Working with tools / Role play
Drama
Movement
Things to build
Sports and physical games Tactile experiences/ hands-on learning
Process knowledge by modeling versus explaining
Hands-on experimentation
Computers
Working in groups / Athlete
Surgeon/Doctor
Dancer/Choreographer
Pilot
Musician
Actor
Police Officer
Soldier
Builder
Yoga Instructor
Physical Therapist
Physical Ed Teacher
Musical
/ Producing rhythms and melodies
Musical memory
Responding to sound
Manipulating sound
Creating music / Singing
Whistling
Humming
Tapping feet and hands Listening
Playing instruments / Sing-along time
Trips to concerts
Music playing at home and school
Musical instruments
Associating patterns and sounds
Haiku and Cinquain / Musician
Composer
Sound Engineer
Music Critic
Disc-Jockey
Choir Director
Voice Actor
Speech Pathologist
Music Teacher
Interpersonal
/ Emphasizing
Understanding others
Leading
Organizing
Relating
Manipulating
Mediating / Interacting
Talking
Partying
Joining groups
Friends
Relationships / By bouncing ideas off other people
Friends
Group games
Social gatherings Community events
Clubs Mentors/apprenticeships / Coaching
Mental Health
Teacher
Sales
Politician
Waiter/Waitress
Social Director/Worker
HR Manager
Peace Corp
Children who are strongly: / Are Good At / Like/Love / Learn By/Need / Occupations
Intrapersonal
/ Understanding self
Introspective feelings
Dreams
Intuition
Strong willed
Opinionated / Setting goals
Meditating
Dreaming
Being quiet
Journaling thoughts / Thinks inside themselves
Secret places
Time alone
Self-paced projects
Choices / Writer
Inventor
Philosopher
Psychologist
Theologian
Lawyers
Writers
Artist
Small Business Owner
Researcher
Naturalist
/ Aware of environmental issues
Doing work outdoors / Nature
Working in the garden
Animals
Going on nature walks / Classifying animals and plants
Identifying things with nature
Dissecting / Air Quality Specialist
Astronomer
Botanist
Geologist
Farmers
Gardeners
Environmental Lawyer
Landscaper
Water Conservationist

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Multiple Intelligence Expert Lesson Plans

Elementary (3-6) and Middle and High (7-12)