7 Learning Styles of a Homeschool Student

As a homeschool parent, it can be tough when your child learns differently from you. For instance, I learn well through reading and quiet time. My mom learns well through problem-solving, math equations, and talking things through. Sometimes, this created hard moments for us. However, she learned how to teach me on my level, and it worked out. 

Perhaps you have multiple children, and they all learn differently. You might be ready to rip your hair out. What can you do? Well, let’s discuss all seven learning styles to help you on this homeschooling adventure. 

Note: We have a resource on this subject with full information, so please find the link below for more learning. 

Learning Styles: 

• Introverted/solitary learner
• Visual learner
• Auditory learner
• Kinesthetic learner
• Reading/writing learner
• Social/interpersonal learner
• Logical learner

Terms Defined

An introverted/solitary learner is someone who likes to work by themselves and works well independently, and is often introspective. If you want to motivate them, connect with them, and inquire about what they learn. A few potential careers include: 

• Psychologist
• Freelance writer

A visual learner is someone who learns through images, diagrams, charts, or likes to draw. If you want to motivate them, use visual aids to teach them and let them doodle. A few potential careers include: 

• Graphic designer
• Animator

An auditory learner is someone who learns through listening and communicates well in a class discussion. If you want to motivate them, let them listen to auditory samples, such as an audio file, a podcast, or a sermon. A few potential careers include: 

• Music therapist
• Speech-language pathologist

A kinesthetic learner is someone who learns by working with their hands and succeeds by moving/acting out the process. If you want to motivate this type of learner, encourage them to use their hands and engage in the work. A few potential careers include:

• Chef
• Personal trainer

A reading/writing learner is someone who learns by reading books, articles, and papers and likes to discover new information. If you want to motivate this type of learner, encourage them to learn through reading and writing. A few potential careers include:

• Editor
• Lawyer

A social/interpersonal learner is someone who learns through group projects and can speak in front of others. If you want to motivate them, employ them to discuss in a group. A few potential careers include: 

• Social worker
• Event planner

A logical learner is someone who learns through equations and likes to problem-solve. If you want to motivate them, let them solve puzzles and equations. A few potential careers include: 

• Data analyst
• Statistician

Conclusion

In conclusion, discover how you learn and how your homeschooler learns! This will help you along on your learning journey as a homeschool family. Empower yourselves with this knowledge and recognize that everyone learns differently. This makes our world go round. Once you discover your learning style and your child’s learning style, structure homeschool studies around the learning styles. Also, you may find that you and your homeschooler learn through multiple learning methods. Make it easier for you and your homeschooler by structuring studies as you learn together. There is freedom in discovery!

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- NxtEra

Written by Bethany (@thebookwormgirl_bethany)