Meet the Eight Intelligences

The following chart is adapted from descriptions by Howard Gardner. We have changed the names of several intelligences to make them easier to understand and remember. Gardner's label is listed below those that we have changed.

	Sensitive to language, meanings, and the relationship of words	Vocabulary activities, grammar, poetry, essays and plays
	Keen observer, able to think in three dimensions, likes to use metaphors	Graphs, charts, color codes, guided imagery, pictures, posters, mind maps
	Abstract thinking, counting, organizing; prefers logical structures	Critical thinking activities, breaking words into smaller parts and reassembling them
	Good body control and fine motor skills; often active and animated	Needs "hands-on" learning opportunities, like games, skits, and plays
	Sensitive to rhythm, pitch, intonation, and can remember tunes and rhythms easily	Likes poems, plays, jazz chants, rap music, songs, and musically guided imagery
	Sensitive to others’ moods, feelings, and motivations; outgoing and interactive	Likes to talk with people, enjoys discussion groups, good at verbal problem solving
	Has a sense of self, able to understand and access one’s own feelings	Likes poetry, meditation, guided imagery, journal writing, story telling
	Sensitive to nature and environment; knows the names of rocks, flowers, birds; loves to be outdoors	Likes to work in the garden, read plants and animals, study habits of fish or birds, read nature magazines, go hiking, walk outside

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