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Learning Styles Demystified! Let's Talk about Your Child's Blueprint

March 2025  |  Education

Have you ever wondered what makes your child light up with understanding or struggle to grasp a concept, despite your best efforts?  Understanding what sparks your child’s curiosity and makes learning "click" isn’t just a matter of trial and error—it’s about uncovering your child's unique learning preference or learning style. This discovery can feel like finding the missing piece to a puzzle, offering clarity and direction for your homeschooling journey. By intentionally observing how your child naturally engages with the world, you can tailor your teaching to meet his/her strengths while addressing challenges at the same time. Let’s explore how identifying these preferences can transform the learning experience for both traditional and out-of-the-box learners. 

Every child is wonderfully unique, with their own way of seeing the world, processing information, and engaging with the world around them, right? Of course! As homeschooling parents, understanding your child’s learning style is like unlocking a personalized blueprint—a guide that can transform frustration into confidence and help you create a thriving educational environment.


Whether your child thrives with visuals, learns best through hands-on activities, or excels with auditory cues (or a combination of multiple modes), recognizing what works for them is the key to tailoring your teaching approach.

For parents of children with disabilities, this understanding becomes even more vital, offering insights that bridge gaps and open doors to progress. 


Let’s dive right in — are you ready to demystify the concept of learning styles and explore practical ways to identify and support your child’s unique blueprint? If so, you are in the right space. 

No matter where you or your child are on your learning journey, after this discussion, hopefully, you’ll be bustling with ideas to foster growth, confidence, and a love for learning in your learning ventures. 


Let's start with our visual learners!

VISUAL LEARNERS

Visual learners learn best through images, diagrams, charts, and other visual aids that help them see relationships and patterns.  These learners often remember faces and visual details well and enjoy watching demonstrations.  They also retain information more effectively when presented in a way that they can picture or visualize it.  

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AUDITORY LEARNERS

Auditory learners best absorb information through sound, so they thrive when lessons incorporate spoken words, music, or sounds. In fact, you may even find these learners talking aloud through problems or ideas.


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KINESTHETIC LEARNERS

Kinesthetic learners learn best through hands-on experiences and physical movement. They thrive when they can actively engage with the material rather than passively observing or listening.


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READING/WRITING LEARNERS

Read/write learners excel when information is presented through written words. They thrive on activities that involve reading, writing, and organizing ideas in textual form. 

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 LOOKING FOR SPECIFIC RESOURCES? WE'VE GOT YOU!

When you understand how your child learns, you stop forcing them to fit the mold—  

and instead, you shape the education to fit them.

Here is a collection of resources to that help tap into the different learning styles and preferences:

General Learning Style Resources


Visual Learners


Auditory Learners


Kinesthetic (Hands-On) Learners

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