What is it?
The bodily/kinaesthetic intelligence enables us to control and interpret body motions, to manipulate physical objects and to establish harmony between the mind and the body.
Everyday Uses of Bodily-Kinaesthetic Intelligence
Playing on a softball team
Getting into and standing in a crowded train
Brushing one's teeth
Fixing something
Who is this student with this intelligence?
They tunes into the world through touch and movement.
They enjoys sports and physical movement.
Have a keen sense of direction and a sense of timing when moving their body.
Are full of energy and is a proactive learner.
Adult Examples
Marcel Marceau
Charlie Chapman
Harry Houdini
Auguste Rodin
Jim Carrey
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Michael Jordan
Career Choices
Dancer Mime Athlete Actor Architect Sculptor
Mechanic Surgeon Artisan Choreographer
Sign Language Interpreter
Teacher Model Aerobics instructor Carpenter Clown
Coach Commercial artist Construction Drama coach
Engineer Farmer Jeweler Jockey Juggler Magician
Physical Therapist Rodeo rider Stunt person
What Helps this student Learn?
Classroom where they can move at will, stand and stretch when bored and slect a spot for quite work.
Break up or celebrate classroom success with an energizer which is a brief activity that is intended to increase energy.
Provide a variety of manipulatives for mathematics and literacy etc.
Teach concepts through role plays and simulations and assign rolls that absorb energy.
What hinders this student?
Sitting still for too long eg silent reading, dead time.
After physical activity they may need extra time to settle down.
What Activates promote learning with this intelligence?
Excursions
Roleplaying, mime
Outdoor education
Manipulative environment
Whole body learning
Frequent stretching/exercise break
Active learning
Creating things