Sharpen your pencils! Visual Spatial learners learn best through pictures and illustrations. Visual Spatial learners think in pictures. Once they have a picture of the concept, they've got it! No need for repetition and drill.
They do not learn sequentially so "traditional" teaching methods and curriculum only lead to frustration and poor academic performance.
Visual Spatial Learners:
Think in pictures
Recognize faces, objects, shapes, colors, details,and scenes
Have a good sense of direction
Need to understand the big picture before getting into the details
Do not learn sequentially (step-by-step)
Learn by seeing and observing
Use visual images to recall information
Enjoy doodling, drawing, painting, and sculpting
Often reverse letters when writing
Do not learn through repetition and drill
Discover patterns easily
Doodle while listening
How To Choose Visual Spatial Homeschool Curriculum.
Choose curriculum that can be read aloud, is handling, or is experimental. Find resources that focus on the general framework of an object, and relationships rather than facts and sequential steps. Do textbooks and worksheets (in most cases).
HISTORY
Read (and read alouds) allow the display of stories. Using video, computer programs, lapbooks, note book and practical projects.
Language Arts
visual-spatial learners benefit from visual aids in learning newinformation and for getting their thoughts on paper. Look for resources that utilize flow charts, concept mapping, graphic organizers, and art.
These learners are brilliant with content yet struggle with the mechanics of writing. Remember, best-selling authors have editors! Avoid curriculum that emphasizes spelling, grammar, and capitalization.
LITERATURE
Reading (and read alouds) allow Spatial learners to visualize the stories in their minds.
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