Children rarely fall into a single learning style — most have a dominant channel and one or two supporting channels. This assessment helps you identify where your child's strengths lie so you can match study strategies to how their brain actually processes information. Observe your child over a week before scoring. Rate each item 0 (rarely), 1 (sometimes), or 2 (often).
Visual Learner Indicators
Score: ___ / 20Remembers faces better than names Prefers illustrated books over plain text Draws diagrams, maps, or doodles while thinking Notices small visual details others miss (color changes, new objects) Uses phrases like 'I see what you mean' or 'picture this' Learns spelling by visualizing the word, not sounding it out Prefers written directions over verbal ones Remembers where information was on a page Gets distracted by visual clutter but not background noise Likes color-coding, highlighters, and charts Auditory Learner Indicators
Score: ___ / 20Remembers song lyrics, jingles, or spoken instructions easily Talks through problems out loud or moves lips while reading Prefers listening to stories over reading them Uses phrases like 'that sounds right' or 'I hear you' Easily distracted by background noise or conversations Can repeat back instructions accurately after hearing them once Enjoys group discussion and explaining ideas to others Hums, sings, or makes sounds while working Learns well from audiobooks, podcasts, or lectures Remembers verbal instructions better than written ones Kinesthetic Learner Indicators
Score: ___ / 20Fidgets, taps, or moves while sitting — but is still listening Learns best by doing, building, or physically manipulating objects Remembers what they did better than what they saw or heard Uses gestures and hand movements when explaining Prefers hands-on experiments over reading about them Needs movement breaks to maintain focus Writes or traces words with a finger to remember them Chooses building toys, sports, or physical play over screen time Uses phrases like 'that doesn't feel right' or 'let me try it' Has strong body awareness and physical coordination
Scoring Summary
| Learning Channel | Score | Strength Level |
|---|
| Visual | ___ / 20 | 0-6: Low | 7-13: Moderate | 14-20: Strong |
| Auditory | ___ / 20 | 0-6: Low | 7-13: Moderate | 14-20: Strong |
| Kinesthetic | ___ / 20 | 0-6: Low | 7-13: Moderate | 14-20: Strong |
Strategy Matching by Style
If Visual is dominant, prioritize:
Mind maps and concept diagrams for new material
Color-coded notes and highlighters
Flashcards with images, not just words
Timelines, charts, and infographics
Watch demonstrations before attempting
If Auditory is dominant, prioritize:
Read-aloud study sessions
Record key concepts and play back
Teach-back method (explain to a parent or sibling)
Set facts to rhythm, rhyme, or melody
Discuss material in conversation before writing
If Kinesthetic is dominant, prioritize:
Hands-on experiments and building projects
Walk-and-talk study sessions
Use manipulatives (blocks, counters, letter tiles)
Act out scenarios or role-play historical events
Allow movement during study (standing desk, exercise ball)
Most children have a primary channel scoring 14+ and a secondary channel scoring 10+. Design study sessions to lead with the primary channel and reinforce with the secondary. If all three scores are close (within 3 points), your child is a multimodal learner — variety in study methods will work best.
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