Eight Ways of Being Smart Intelligence Area Is strong in: Likes to: Learns best through: 1. Verbal-Linguistic reading, writing, telling stories, memorizing dates, thinking in words. read, write, talk, memorize, work at puzzles. reading, hearing and seeing words, speaking, writing, discussing and debating. 2. Math-Logic math, reasoning, logic, problem-solving, patterns. solve problems, question, work with numbers, experiment. working with patterns and relationships, classifying, categorizing, working with the abstract. 3. Spatial reading, maps, charts, drawing, mazes, puzzles, imaging things, visualization. design, draw, build, create, daydream, look at pictures. working with pictures and colors, visualizing, drawing. 4. Bodily-Kinesthetic athletics, dancing, acting, crafts, using tools. move around, touch and talk, body language. touching, moving, processing knowledge through bodily sensations. 5. Musical singing, picking up sounds, remembering melodies, rhythms. sing, hum, play an instrument, listen to music. rhythm, melody, singing, listening to music and melodies. 6. Interpersonal understanding people, leading, organizing, communicating, resolving conflicts, selling. have friends, talk to people, join groups. sharing, comparing, relating, interviewing, cooperating. 7. Intrapersonal understanding self, recognizing strengths and weaknesses, setting goals. work alone, reflect, pursue interests. working alone, doing self-paced projects, having space, reflecting. 8. Naturalist understanding nature, making distinctions, identifying flora and fauna. be involved with nature, make distinctions. working in nature, exploring things, learning about plants and natural events.When creating your lesson plan, ask these questions support an intelligence. Multiple Intelligences Lesson Plans Math-Logic : How can I include numbers, classification, critical-thinking and calculations? Spatial : How can I include visuals, colors, art, graph and pictures? Intrapersonal : How can I include private learning time and student choice? Interpersonal : How can I include group work, peer sharing and discussions? Bodily -Kinesthetic : How can I include movement, exercise, drama and crafts? Musical : How can I include music, sounds, rhythms and dance? Verbal -Linguistic : How can I include reading, writing and speaking?