8 Kinds of Smart: Building on a Your Child's Assets for

Success in School and Life Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D. - www.institute4learning.com

Somerset Pines Charter School

Pompano Beach, FL

August 13, 2014

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The 8 Kinds of Smart

• Word Smart

• Logic Smart• Picture Smart

• Body Smart• Music Smart• People Smart• Self Smart• Nature Smart

Boyle's Law – 8 Ways

Boyle’s Law

Word Smart – definition

Logic Smart - equation

Picture Smart – visual metaphor

Music Smart – mnemonic chant

Body Smart – mouth experiment

Nature Smart – scuba diving example

People Smart – cooperative simulation

Self Smart – personal reflection (“think of a time in your life….”)

MI Lesson Plan Mind-Map

Objective

Word Smart - How can I use the spoken or written word?

Logic Smart - How can I bring in numbers, calculations, logic, classifications, or critical thinking?

Picture Smart - How can I use visual aids, visualization, color, art, or metaphor?

Music Smart - How can I bring in music or environmental sounds, or set key points in a rhythmic or melodic framework?

Body Smart - How can I involve the whole body or the use of hands-on experiences?Nature Smart - How can I

incorporate living things or systems?

People Smart - How can I engage students in peer sharing, cooperative learning, or large group simulation?

Self Smart - How can I evoke personal feelings or memories, or give students choices?

MI Inventory – Older ChildCheck those statements that apply:Linguistic Intelligence__ Writes better than average for age.__ Spins tall tales or tells jokes and stories.__ Has a good memory for names, places, dates, or trivia.__ Enjoys word games.__ Enjoys reading books.__ Spells words accurately__ Appreciates nonsense rhymes, puns, tongue twisters, and other fun word antics.__ Enjoys listening to the spoken word (stories, commentary on media, talking books etc.)__ Has a good vocabulary for age.__ Communicates to others in a highly verbal way.

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence__ Asks a lot of questions about how things work.__ Enjoys working or playing with numbers.__ Enjoys math class.__ Finds math and computer (logic) games interesting.__ Enjoys playing chess, checkers, or other logical strategy games.__ Enjoys working on logic puzzles or brainteasers.__ Enjoys putting things in categories, hierarchies, or other logical patterns..__ Enjoys science class.__ Shows interest in science-related topics.__ Does well on Piagetian-type assessments of logical thinking.

Adapted from Thomas Armstrong, Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 3rd ed. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2009.

MI Inventory – Older ChildSpatial Intelligence__ Reports clear visual images. __ Reads maps, charts, and diagrams more easily than text.__ Daydreams a lot.__ Enjoys art activities.__ Good at drawings.__ Likes to view movies, slides, or other visual presentations.__ Likes to draw or doodle.__ Builds interesting three-dimensional constructions using legos or other building materials.__ Gets more out of pictures than words while reading..__Enjoys doing puzzles, mazes, or similar visual activities.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence__ Excels in one or more sports..__ Moves, twitches, taps, or fidgets while seated for a long time in one spot.__ Cleverly mimics other people’s gestures or mannerisms.__ Loves to take things apart and put them back together again.__ Puts his/her hands all over something he’s/she’s just seen.__ Enjoys running, jumping, wrestling, or similar activities (e.g. running to class, jumping over a chair etc.).__ Shows skill in a craft (e.g. woodworking, sewing, mechanics), or good fine-motor coordination in other ways.__ Has a dramatic way of expressing herself/himself.__ Enjoys dare devil amusement rides.__ Enjoys working with clay or other tactile experiences (e.g. finger painting).

Adapted from Thomas Armstrong, Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 3rd ed. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2009.

MI Inventory – Older ChildMusical Intelligence__ Has a pleasant singing voice.__ Can tell when a musical note is off-key.__ Frequently listen to music on radio, records, cassettes, or compact discs.__ Plays a musical instrument.__ Remembers melodies of songs.__ Has a rhythmic way of speaking and/or moving.__ Unconsciously hums to himself/herself.__ Taps rhythmically on the table or desk as he/she works..__ Is sensitive to environmental noises (e.g. rain on the roof)__ Sings songs that he/she has learned outside of the classroom.

Interpersonal Intelligence__ Enjoys socializing with peers.__ Seems to be a natural leader.__ Gives sound advice to friends who have problems__ Seems to be street-smart.__ Belongs to clubs, committees, organizations,or informal peer groups (e.g. cliques, gangs, etc.).__ Enjoys informally teaching other kids.__ Likes to play games with other kids.__ Has two or more close friends.__ Has a good sense of empathy or concern for others.__ Others seek out his/her company.

Adapted from Thomas Armstrong, Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 3rd ed. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2009.

MI Inventory – Older ChildIntrapersonal Intelligence__ Displays a sense of independence or a strong will..__ Has a realistic sense of his/her abilities and weaknesses.__ Does well when left alone to play or study.__ Marches to the beat of a different drummer.__ Has an interest or hobby that he/she doesn’t talk much about.__ Has a good sense of self-direction.__ Prefers working alone to working with others.__ Accurately expresses how he/she is feeling.__ Is able to learn from his/her mistakes and failures in life.__ Has a good sense of self-esteem.

Naturalist Intelligence__ Relates better to animals (e.g. pets),than to people..__ Likes field trips to natural settings.__ Notices details in natural formations (e.g. clouds, mountains, geology, etc.) that others might miss.__ Likes to hang around the gerbil cage, aquarium, terrarium, or other natural objects in class.__ Prefers to spend free time in natural setting.__ Speaks out for the rights of animals, or the preservation of the environment.__ Has an ability to identify different kinds of birds, plants, or other living things.__ Has a pretty highly developed sense of ecological awareness and/or sense of responsibility for helping to take care of Mother Earth.__ Enjoys doing nature projects, such as bird watching, butterfly or insect collections, or raising animals..__ Does well in topics at school related to living systems (e.g. biology, environment studies etc.).

Adapted from Thomas Armstrong, Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 3rd ed. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2009.

MI Inventory – Young Child Check those statements that apply:Word Smart__ is attracted to words (e.g. letter blocks etc.)__ enjoys talking__ engages in emergent writing (or is an early writer)__ engages in emergent reading (or is an early reader)__ likes to listen to and/or take part in verbal conversations.__ has a good memory for facts

Logic Smart __ asks lots of ‘’why’’ questions__ is attracted to numbers (e.g. number blocks etc.)__ likes to count__ likes logical patterns (e.g. one red block, two yellow blocks, one red block, two yellow blocks etc.)__ shows interest in science related topics.__ does well on Piagetian-type assessments of logical thinking

Picture Smart __ is attracted to pictures and images (e.g. illustrations in a book etc.)__ is highly imaginative__ enjoys art-related activities.__ draws well for age__ enjoys watching video other visual presentations.__ likes building with blocks or other construction sets

Adapted from Thomas Armstrong, Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 3rd ed. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2009.

MI Inventory – Young ChildBody Smart__ is good with hands (e.g. building, making things, etc.)__ puts his/her hands all over something he’s/she’s just seen.__ enjoys running, jumping, wrestling, or similar activities__ shows ability in one or more sports__ has a dramatic way of expressing herself/himself.__ loves tactile experiences (e.g. finger painting, clay, etc.).

Music Smart__ is attracted to music (e.g. on TV, radio, CD etc.)__ loves to sing__ enjoys interacting with a Music Smart instrument__ remembers melodies of songs__ has a good sense of rhythm.__ has a melodic way of speaking

People Smart__ enjoys socializing with peers.__ shows qualities of a natural leader.__ likes to play games with other kids.__ makes friends easily__ has a good sense of empathy or concern for others.__ is good at resolving social conflicts

Adapted from Thomas Armstrong, Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 3rd ed. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2009.

MI Inventory – Young ChildSelf Smart __ displays a sense of independence or a strong will.__ does well when left alone to play.__ has a good sense of self-direction.__ prefers working alone to working with others.__ accurately expresses how he/she is feeling.__ has a good sense of self-esteem.

Nature Smart__ relates very well to animals (e.g. pets).__ loves to be out in nature__ has strong feelings for protecting the natural world.__ is able to identify different kinds of birds, plants, or other living things.__ enjoys activities in nature such as bird watching, rock or insect collecting, or raising animals.__ expresses interest in a career relating to nature (e.g. forest ranger, veterinarian etc.).

Adapted from Thomas Armstrong, Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 3rd ed. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2009.

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