Text & Audio: Information and Tips for Kinaesthetic Learners

Kinaesthetic learners benefit from working with information hands on.

Kinaesthetic learners typically:

• learn mainly through the sense of touch.
• learn best through hands-on activities.
• work really well on projects, such as creating models or mini-books.
• move when learning, such as tapping fingers or swinging legs.
• enjoy having lists and plans.
• learn best in a classroom when the teacher moves around and uses expressive body language.
  
• learn well when the learning is "fun".

Outside of learning, kinaesthetic learners typically:

• are very good in physical activities, such as running, swimming or dancing.
• have a great sense of coordination and orientation.
• have trouble being able to sit still for a long period of time.
• have great hand-eye coordination.
• are easily distracted by their environment.
• make great performers and actors.

When it comes to learning vocabulary, kinaesthetic learners are recommended to:

• use flashcards and arrange them in groups to show relationships between words.
• take frequent, short breaks when learning and practicing new words.
• use an electronic device to reinforce the sense of touch (due to the involvement of visual, auditory and the use of your hands on a keyboard).
• trace words with your fingers to learn spellings (also known as "finger spelling").
• focus on doing things - not just reading or listening.