1. Multiple Intelligence …or the 8 “Smart Skills”

2. The Key idea…. There isn’t just one Intelligence, and we’re either clever or not. There are lots of Intelligences – “Smart Skills” – and we’re all good at some of them.

3. The 8 “Smart Skills” Nature Smart My Mum Plays Netball With Posh ‘ N ‘ Becks Number Smart Myself Smart Music Smart Picture Smart Word Smart People Smart Body Smart

4. The 8 “Smart Skills” Myself Smart I like learning by…. …writing about my thoughts …discussing my feelings and moods …setting my personal goals About me… I’m aware of my own thoughts and feelings I learn best on my own I like time on my own to think things through Who else is like me? writers counsellors psychologists

5. The 8 “Smart Skills” Music Smart About me… I enjoy patterns in sounds and music I like learning with music in the background I often sing as I move around I like learning by…. …linking to sounds in the environment …using rhymes chants and raps …using music to set moods Who else is like me? musicians rock legends Sound technicians on radio and TV

6. The 8 “Smart Skills” Picture Smart About me… I can picture 3-D things in my head I like books with colourful pictures I like Art and drawing and doodling I like learning by …. …looking at wall displays, diagrams and posters ….making pictures, diagrams and mind maps …..watching and observing Who else is like me? artists and sculptors architects designers

7. The 8 “Smart Skills” Number Smart About me… I often see patterns in things I like lists, and doing things one step at a time I enjoy logic puzzles, and working things out I like learning by…. …solving problems …making predictions, and doing experiments … comparing ideas Who else is like me? doctors scientists accountants and people who handle money

8. The 8 “Smart Skills” Word Smart About me… I like learning by…. ….discussing things ….writing diaries and stories ….teaching and explaining to others Who else is like me? poets writers and journalists teachers I enjoy doing word puzzles, and playing with words I sometimes talk out loud when I’m thinking I like writing stories

9. The 8 “Smart Skills” People Smart About me… I often see things from some one else’s point of view I like activities and sports where I am with other people I get on well with all sorts of people I like learning by…. …teaching others and discussing things …working in groups, and revising with other people …sharing my learning with others Who else is like me? managers sales staff counsellors and advisors

10. The 8 “Smart Skills” Nature Smart About me… I am concerned about the Environment I know about different plants and animals I like to be outside I like learning by…. … having a good view from the window … linking to effects on the Environment …. Thinking about the effects on plants and animals Who else is like me? vets gardeners People who work in Conservation

11. The 8 “Smart Skills” Body Smart About me… I sometimes feel restless in lessons I like regular exercise I have good co-ordination and sense of timing I like learning by…. …creating drama, mimes, and role plays …."hands-on“, and construction activities …using touch and movement Who else is like me? Athletes and dancers Surgeons and physiotherapists Sports Centre staff

12. Let’s check what we’ve learned… How do we remember the 8 “Smart Skills” ? My Mum Plays Netball With Posh ‘ N ‘ Becks What are the 8 “Smart Skills” ? Myself Smart Music Smart Picture Smart Number Smart Word Smart People Smart Nature Smart Body Smart

13. Let’s check what we’ve learned…. Which “Smart Skills” are these ? I get on well with all sorts of people People Smart ….making pictures, diagrams and mind maps Picture Smart I like writing stories Word Smart

14. So which “Smart Skills” were you good at ? Myself Smart Music Smart Picture Smart Number Smart Word Smart People Smart Nature Smart Body Smart

15. The End