Learning Styles
Even when you think the kids are not listening, or you watch them fidgeting or wanting to get up and move around…..they still can be learning. More than once parents have said to me “ I am amazed that my child is learning at such a young age”, or “he can answer my questions about the Bible story when I thought that he wasn’t paying attention”. Comments like these are examples of the fruit of pouring Bible Stories and the Word into kids.
Learning Approaches differ…Below is a snapshot of 8 approaches: Taken from: Wholly Kids –Guiding Kids to Life in Christ…LifeWay|Kids
Visual Learner: Often see clear visual images when eyes are closed—Enjoy doing puzzles, mazes, visual type games—generally find their way around unfamiliar territory.
Musical Learner: Can tell when a musical note is off-key—love listening to music—make up songs while working, studying and learning something new.
Logical Learner: Can easily compute numbers in their head—math and science are favorite subjects.
Verbal Learner: Books are very important to them—Get more out of listening to audiobook, radio than TV or Video—Conversation includes frequent references to things I’ve read or heard.
Physical Learner: Engaged in at least 1 sport or activity on a regular basis— best ideas come when I am out for a walk or jog or other physical activity.
Natural Learner: Spend time outdoors—collecting things from nature—hobbies include taking care of plants and/or pets.
Relational Learner: Enjoy being involved with people in social, church or community—would rather be with people than home alone—seek out another person for help rather than solve problems alone.
Reflective Learner: Spend time alone meditating, reflecting and thinking about important life questions—Keep a personal diary or journal—realistic view of strengths and weaknesses.
As God has made us all quite complex you can see how one person doesn’t learn in the same method as another. Yet God’s word promises this: Isaiah 55:11 “It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I sent It.” NLT
