1. 8 Crazy Ways to Be… SMART

2. Body Smart Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence oEnjoy sports, dance, physical fitness oOften referred to as “active” oLearn best through movement and hands-on activities

3. Music Smart Musical/Rhythmical Intelligence oEnjoy music, have a strong sense of rhythm oLearn best through songs, patterns, rhythms oFind yourself tapping to music

4. Word Smart Linguistic Intelligence oGoGood at reading, writing, speaking, or a combination of the three oLoLike to tell jokes, speak in front of others oHoHave interest in foreign languages oMoMay be very strong in one area of linguistic intelligence but struggle in another

5. Number/Reasoning Smart Logical/Mathematical Intelligence oGoGood math student oGoGood at solving puzzles with logic oCoCan do math in your head oEoEnjoy organizing, budgeting, or creating patterns

6. Picture/Visual Smart Spatial Intelligence oOften referred to as “creative” oGood at following or creating maps oNoticing patterns oAssembling projects and puzzles oArtistic

7. People Smart Interpersonal Intelligence oRefers to the skills it takes to develop relationships with others oWork well on teams oMake others feel comfortable oEnjoy helping…may be good at resolving conflicts oMay be outgoing OR shy…but seen as “nice” either way

8. Self Smart Intrapersonal Intelligence oReflective thinker oClear concept of your beliefs and values oHave a sense of spirituality oBe focused, well disciplined, independent oThis intelligence usually develops as we mature

9. Nature Smart Naturalist Intelligence oLove to be outdoors oAppreciation and respect for the environment oInterested in plant, animals, natural resources oChoose activities like hiking, camping, hunting, scuba diving, etc.