Every person is smart in all seven ways. It is possible to recognize these multiple intelligences:
• Word smart – Lawyers, journalists, and storytellers often demonstrate what Gardner refers to as linguistic intelligence. Such people are good at using the written or spoken word to communicate.
• Logic smart – People with a great deal of logical-mathematical intelligence are good at reasoning, and thinking in terms of cause and effect. Accountants, scientists, and computer programmers generally have this ability.
• Picture smart – Otherwise known as spatial intelligence, this involves thinking in pictures or images. Such people may be able to follow directions best, or be able to visualize and draw accurately.
• Music smart – Musical intelligence is the ability to keep time with music, sing in tune, and discern the difference between different musical selections. These individuals can best perceive and appreciate melodies.
• Body smart – Individuals with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence are best able to control their own movements, which involves not only outdoor sports, but tasks like sewing and carpentry.
• Person smart – Such persons have the ability to respond to, understand, and work with other people. Interpersonal intelligence means that a person is able to see from others' perspectives.
• Self smart – These people tend to be contemplative and can easily access their own feelings. Those people with intrapersonal intelligence may be introspective and enjoy meditating.
By discovering all of their intelligences, children become well-rounded individuals who are successful in many aspects of life. Early childhood professionals and parents must recognize these different strengths in children as they emerge. Some children may be good at words, others in music – the point is for adults to let children express themselves. If your child has the opportunity to learn in the areas he or she prefers, and to improve in those areas that are not as strong, they will grow to become intelligent in more ways than one!
• Word smart – Lawyers, journalists, and storytellers often demonstrate what Gardner refers to as linguistic intelligence. Such people are good at using the written or spoken word to communicate.
• Logic smart – People with a great deal of logical-mathematical intelligence are good at reasoning, and thinking in terms of cause and effect. Accountants, scientists, and computer programmers generally have this ability.
• Picture smart – Otherwise known as spatial intelligence, this involves thinking in pictures or images. Such people may be able to follow directions best, or be able to visualize and draw accurately.
• Music smart – Musical intelligence is the ability to keep time with music, sing in tune, and discern the difference between different musical selections. These individuals can best perceive and appreciate melodies.
• Body smart – Individuals with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence are best able to control their own movements, which involves not only outdoor sports, but tasks like sewing and carpentry.
• Person smart – Such persons have the ability to respond to, understand, and work with other people. Interpersonal intelligence means that a person is able to see from others' perspectives.
• Self smart – These people tend to be contemplative and can easily access their own feelings. Those people with intrapersonal intelligence may be introspective and enjoy meditating.By discovering all of their intelligences, children become well-rounded individuals who are successful in many aspects of life. Early childhood professionals and parents must recognize these different strengths in children as they emerge. Some children may be good at words, others in music – the point is for adults to let children express themselves. If your child has the opportunity to learn in the areas he or she prefers, and to improve in those areas that are not as strong, they will grow to become intelligent in more ways than one!
