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    Multiple Intelligences

    8 Kinds of Smart


    1. Linguistics - Word Smart 

    MaterialsActivities

    Computers Story contests
    Internet (Email) Poetry Contests
    World Wide Web Dramas, story theatre
    Smithsonian Books Improvisational theatre
    National Geographic Magazines Buddy Reading
    International Penpals Silent Reading
    Construction paper Story Boarding
    Laminator Cartooning
    Book binder Comic Strips
    Large children's library Pipe Cleaner letters
    Wide variety of board games Drop Everything and Read (DEAR)
    Character letters T.V. Scripts
    Cue Cards Dialogue Journals
    Poetry Center Illustrations
    Short Story Center Book Making
    Non Fiction Writing Center Collages
    Rice, Sand, Shaving Cream,
    Fingerpaints
    Easels, Cookie Cutter Current Events
    Pie pans, scissors, glue Class Newspapers
    Chalkboard, Dry erase board School Newspapers
    Pipe Cleaners, pencils, pens
    Maps, globes, markers
    Overhead projectors for students
    Paper, erasers
    Weekly Reader and other magazines
    Great Books/Junior Great Books
    Audio Tapes with Books
    Hooked On Phonics


    2. Visual/Spatial

    MaterialsActivities

    Crayons Acting/Drama
    Drama Stage Art Projects
    Markers Coloring
    Colored Pencils Collections
    VCR and Monitor Mime
    Clay Science Experiments
    Camcorder Physical Education
    Legos/blocks Tracing and drawing
    Clocks Making movies
    Maps Dance
    Sand/paint Watching movies
    Chalk/puzzles/doll houses Musicals
    Plaster of Paris/molds Balloon artists
    Flashcards Building models
    Onion skin paper
    Play Clothes Field trips
    Puppets/Puppet building materials Constructing projects
    Scissors/Board games Guest speakers
    Paste/class pets Making dioramas
    Manipulatives Relief maps
    Learning Centers Working on computers
    Televisions/Cable Sand Play
    Overhead projectors Picture books
    Tinker toys Story Time
    Books Playing Board Games
    Erector sets
    Glitters/paints/brushes
    Science Kits
    Graphs
    Seeds/plants
    Posters/globes
    Popsickle sticks
    Bulletin Boards
    Calendars
    Colorful rugs
    Computers
    Murals

    3. Musical

    MaterialsActivities

    Sand blocks Exploring Sounds
    Cymbals Background Music
    Pianos/Keyboards During Drill & Practice
    Auto Harps Music through Time Periods
    Moraccas Music and Different Cultures
    Triangles Vocabulary Raps
    Tambourines Dancing/Rhythm
    Tuning Forks/Recorders Aerobics
    Drums/Xylophones/Tape Recorders Writing Lyrics
    Overhead Projectors Mathematical Raps
    Headphones Write and perform music
    Record players Explore vibrations
    Laser Disc Players
    CD Rom players Parades
    Computers-Hypercard, slide shows Bands/Chorus/Handbell Choirs
    Stereo equipment Madrigal Dinner
    Music Books Go to the Symphony, musicals, plays
    Tape/CD Rom Library Make video tapes of sound effects
    Chimes/Bells Build a Foley Stage
    Encyclopedias on Composers Cartoon set to music
    Microphones/Amplifiers Go to MGM studio
    Classical Music in the Background Guest Speakers-singers, composers
    Sound Effects Equipment-Foley Stage Bring in guest musicians
    Cans, Shakers, hollow coconut Class Choruses
    Video Cameras
    Tripods/Lights

    4. Body-Kinesthetic -High Energy

    MaterialsActivities

    Audio Cassette Tapes Exercises in Seats
    Musical Albums Hard Hat Worker-Wears the hat and helps the teacher
    Large playgrounds-fields Dramatize Stories
    Manipulatives-Mathematics Interactive Spelling
    Manipulatives-Grammar Story retelling - videotaped
    Science Lab Equipment Videotape commercials
    Puppet Stage Photographic safaris around school
    Drama Area Scavenger Hunts
    Props Trampoline Jumping
    Dyna Boards Marching with instruments
    Chalkboards. White Boards Build graphs with large blocks
    Trampoline Races
    Drums/Whistles Field Days
    Costumes Treasure Hunts-Bug Hunts
    Learning Centers Nature object lessons
    Play Centers Teaching outdoors
    Stopwatches Caring for pets
    Large Relief Maps Gardening
    Classroom Pets Building interactive playgrounds
    Clay Build math playground
    Terrariums, Aquariums Build outdoor art centers
    Rocking Chairs
    Nerf Equipment
    Gymnastic Equipment
    Bean Bags

    5. Math Logic Problem-Solving

    MaterialsActivities

    Manipulatives Cross-age tutoring
    Counters Math Mall - Build team stores
    Abacus Measure parts of the body
    Lego Blocks Measure parts of the room
    Calculators Cut out geometric shapes
    Geo boards Use string to lay out dinosaur shapes
    String Art Use maps for directions
    Cuisenaire Rods Set up compass courses
    Blocks Set up treasure maps using measurement
    Tangrams Build compasses
    Computers Graphing activities
    Metric and English rulers Build clocks
    Graph paper Math Olympics Day
    Puzzles, play money Timed relay races
    Flashcards, workbooks Kitchen Math - Learn fractions by cutting vegetables
    Rubberbands, Dice Garage Math - Learn measurement by working around the house
    Playing cards Brain teasers
    Links, Maps, Construction paper
    Scissors Sorting/Classifying manipulatives
    Marbles, beans Building models
    Base Ten Blocks
    Geometric shapes
    Straws, compasses
    Protractors
    Stopwatches, clocks
    Pattern Blocks
    T square

    6. Interpersonal-People Smart

    MaterialsActivities

    Board Games Jeopardy
    Team Games Scavenger Hunt Teams
    Art Supplies, construction paper Classroom government
    Internet software Simulations
    Sports equipment Group Projects
    Musical instruments Peer Tutoring
    Play scripts Cross-Age Tutoring
    Puppet scripts Readers Theatre
    Puppet stage Puppet Shows
    Big books Dramas
    Puppets Musicals
    Science Lab materials Sports
    Video recorders Create original group stories
    Kitchen supplies Use the internet
    Seeds, gardening tools Connect with world wide web
    Stamps, legos Debate teams
    Computers Make a movie
    Video equipment Build a city
    TV studio Cook a Meal together
    Recording studio Pen pals
    Video letters to other countries
    Plant a class garden
    Make a class book

    7. Intrapersonal-Self Smart

    MaterialsActivities

    ComputersE mail accounts
    CD Rom Research ToolsPen pals
    Modem Research teams
    Computer programs Drop Everything and Read
    Audio Equipment Dialogue Journals
    Study Booths Design own models
    Lockers Design own cities of the future
    VCR Cameras Make personal books
    Book shelves Decorate study booths
    Reading Centers Individualized Instruction
    Puzzles Cross-age tutoring with younger children
    Odyssey of the Mind Materials Listening Centers
    Video games Multi-media projects
    Painting and Drawing supplies Tape recorders for listening and recording
    Laser Disk Equipment Hyper-studio projects
    Satellite hookups Educational TV
    Microscopes Movies, filmstrips
    Telescopes Reading activities
    Televisions Individual musical activities
    Reading Materials and References
    Large Classroom libraries
    School post office

    8. Naturalistic

    MaterialsActivities

    VCRBook reading under a tree
    TelevisionCreative cloud watching
    TerrariumLeaf collecting
    Ant FarmBuilding habitats
    Magnifying glassesIdentifying insects
    Butterfly NetIdentifying plants
    MicroscopeDissection
    Grow lampsCreate your own animal
    Insect collectionsNature walk
    AnimalsBuild a garden
    Gardening toolsListen to the rain
    Weather StationTree rubbings
    TelescopeSpider web art
    SeedsBird watching
    SoilRock collection
    Bird feedersTrip to the zoo
    Snake tankCamping trip with parents
    Bird guidesPond ecology
    Binoculars

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