learning style

Kinesthetic Learners

Kinesthetic learners process information and solve problems most efficiently when they turn learning into a hands-on activity. Try some of these kinesthetic learning strategies.

Get a grip on it. If you can, choose projects that let you use your hands. If you are studying the solar system, for instance, build a model of it.

Get more from reading. When you read, follow along with your fingers or a bookmark to boost comprehension. Use bright colors to underline, circle, and highlight concepts. Rewrite relevant facts or key concepts in your own words. Act out a passage from a book you are assigned or put on a skit to demonstrate what you are studying.

Take a break. To focus better and avoid boredom, study for a short time (no longer than thirty minutes), and then take a physical activity break.

Explore. Take field trips. Look for exhibits or programs that relate to topics you are learning about in class. For instance, if you are studying ancient Egypt, go to a museum that has ancient Egyptian artifacts.