Multiple Intelligences School Counseling by Heart Multiple Intelligences The question is not "How smart are you?" it's "How are you smart?" SchoolCounselingByHeart.wordpress.com
Multiple Intelligences = "Smarts" There are 8 different kinds of smart - word smart, logic smart, picture smart, nature smart, people smart, self smart, music smart, and body smart. We each have ALL of these kinds of "smarts" but in our own individual combination, with some stronger than others. T SchoolCounselingByHeart.wordpress.com
Multiple Intelligences SchoolCounselingByHeart.wordpress.com
"Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence" Word Smart "Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence" Good at and enjoy: reading writing creating talking listening remembering explaining telling stories playing word games and puzzles SchoolCounselingByHeart.wordpress.com
What Can it Do For You? You can communicate with others through speaking or writing You can help yourself do well in school You can visit new places, meet interesting people, and see mysterious things—all through books
To Become More Word Smart Read about things that interest you Play word games- scrabble, crossword puzzles Keep a journal Learn another language
"Logical-Mathematical Intelligence" Logic Smart "Logical-Mathematical Intelligence" Good at and enjoy: calculating solving problems organizing hypothesizing categorizing analyzing making patterns researching using logical arguments SchoolCounselingByHeart.wordpress.com
What Can it Do For You? You can improve your math, science, and computer skills You can figure out and understand how the world around you works You can use it to help solve problems in many areas of your life
To Become More Logic Smart Play strategy games- chess, checkers Do brain teasers Watch science shows or visit a science museum Practice solving simple math problems in your head
"Visual-Spatial Intelligence" Picture Smart "Visual-Spatial Intelligence" Good at and enjoy: art photography designing graphing working with maps mazes making diagrams drawing plans creating mental pictures SchoolCounselingByHeart.wordpress.com
What Can it Do For You? You can use it to create different kinds of art You can use it to solve problems and brainstorm new ideas You can use it to design and build things from models to buildings
To Become More Picture Smart Visit an art museum Take photographs or make videos Take a class-art, photography, architecture Do puzzles
"Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence" Music Smart "Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence" Good at and enjoy: singing remembering songs rhyming dancing keeping the beat rapping playing instruments creating sound effects remembering things by: making them into a rhyme, song, or rap SchoolCounselingByHeart.wordpress.com
What Can it Do For You? It can help you learn more in school and remember important things You can use it to communicate in different ways It can bring you pleasure
To Become More Music Smart Listen to different types of music Sing Learn to play an instrument Go to music concerts
"Interpersonal Intelligence" People Smart "Interpersonal Intelligence" Good at and enjoy: understanding people working with others cooperating caring communicating leadership managing and organizing people SchoolCounselingByHeart.wordpress.com
What Can it Do For You? It can help you get along with others, including your friends, parents, siblings, classmates, and teammates It can help you make friends You can use it to solve disputes and help others get along better You can use it to organize and lead people
To Become More People Smart Meet new people Volunteer Join a group or club Spend time with family and friends
"Intrapersonal Intelligence" Self Smart "Intrapersonal Intelligence" Good at and enjoy: setting goals self-control being responsible thinking about and understanding their: learning, feelings, behavior, strengths and weaknesses using their experiences to understand and explain things SchoolCounselingByHeart.wordpress.com
What Can it Do For You? You can use it to learn from your mistakes and your successes, so you can make the most of all of your intelligences You can set goals for your future and learn from your past You can understand your feelings and express them in healthy ways
To Become More Self Smart Keep a journal of your thoughts, feelings, memories Set goals for yourself Reflect on your day Do things that are important to you and you enjoy
"Naturalist Intelligence" Nature Smart "Naturalist Intelligence" Good at and enjoy: taking care of animals being outdoors caring about the environment learning about, exploring, observing, and investigating nature, animals, and the environment SchoolCounselingByHeart.wordpress.com
What Can it Do For You? You can use it to be more observant of your surroundings It can help you realize the importance of the environment It can help you learn more about and appreciate everything in nature
To Become More Nature Smart Start a garden Watch nature shows Take care of a pet Visit zoos or aquariums Learn to cook
"Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence" Body Smart "Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence" Good at and enjoy: movement acting building fixing things manipulating making things learning actively SchoolCounselingByHeart.wordpress.com
What Can it Do For You? You can become healthier by exercising and playing sports You can learn to think and solve problems in a whole new way You can use your body to express yourself artistically
To Become More Body Smart Join a sports team Exercise Do arts and crafts Build things