Learning Style Cheat Sheets

Supporting Your Visual Learner
D OS AND D ON ' T S
Obviously, getting to SEE something happening is the best way

for them to grasp it. So offer as many hands-on projects and
activities as possible.
Lists and very specific instructions help keep them focused!
Details! Details! Details! Your visual learner sees the world in a

very realistic and detailed way. This special ability makes them
incredible problem solvers, BUT it also means they often need
more time than others to work through their mental
processing. They have to organize the information they’ve been
given in a particular way before processing, so make sure not to
assume that they’re struggling - give them time!
Timed projects. Honestly these are bad for everyone, but for the
visual child who takes their time gathering details they’re extra
awful.
Show/explain their work. The visual learner’s amazing ability to

creatively problem solve can make it hard for them to explain how
they came to their answer, and requiring it can make them feel like
their method isn’t "right". This also makes estimation in math a
challenge, because they just want to solve the actual problem!
Creative writing. Despite having vivid imaginations, creative writing

is a struggle for the visual learner, who prefers fact-based
information. When writing comes up, support their need for sharing
concrete over abstract.
Visual Learner Cheat Sheet
Use this page to keep track of ideas for how to best reach your visual learner. As you spend time
engaging with your child, learning alongside them, and adapting their learning environment, you
will discover more and more about the best ways to support them as unique learners. This will
help you track what has worked and what doesn't.
COMMUNICATION IDEAS

The best way to

communicate with a
visual learner is by
providing them with
specific step-by-step
instructions.
IDEAS
ENGAGEMENT

Visual learners need to

get their hands into the
project to make it make
sense. Showing is one
thing, trying is another!
LEARNING SPACE IDEAS

Organization is key to
helping a visual learner
stay focused. Everything
must have its place, but
they also need space to
spread out!
Supporting Your Auditory Learner
D OS AND D ON ' T S
LET THEM TALK! While this might annoy those around them, it’s
essential for their processing - they’re repeating instructions to
themselves, retelling stories, memorizing information, etc. You
can also expect near constant sounds to be coming from these
kids… humming, singing, tapping things near them, etc. They do
this to make their own background noise, which helps them
maintain focus on the task at hand!
Music is a fantastic way to connect with an auditory learner!

Whether it’s calming music playing in the background, playing
musical instruments, or helping them learn something through
music
Discussion is a wonderful way to help your auditory learner

process ideas. Be available to talk with them as they work
through something, even if it seems like it’s repetitious.
Reading! Auditory learners love to read to themselves, be read

aloud to, and listen to audiobooks.
Extensive details. Because they rely on their hearing to process

information, this may lead to shorter attention spans for one thing
at a time. This makes sticking to a project, reading non-fiction texts,
or paying attention to tiny details in math/science tricky. Give them
lots of time and space to work through these things.
Quiet. Auditory learners struggle if it’s too quiet. They’re likely to

zone out and become easily distracted. Calming background music
is a great way to support them here.
Auditory Learner Cheat Sheet
Use this page to keep track of ideas for how to best reach your auditory learner. As you spend
time engaging with your child, learning alongside them, and adapting their learning environment,
you will discover more and more about the best ways to support them as unique learners. This
will help you track what has worked and what doesn't.
COMMUNICATION IDEAS

Clear and concise

directions help the
auditory learner stay
focused on the message
you're trying to send.
IDEAS
ENGAGEMENT

Auditory learners need to

be able to talk about what
they're doing - either to
someone or even to
themselves!

Background noise that

isn't distracting can
support your auditory
learner's need for sound
to process information.
Supporting Your Physical Learner
D OS AND D ON ' T S
Give them space to move their bodies as much as they need to
Provide learning spaces that allow them freedom of movement

vs restrictive spaces like a typical desk and chair
Allow them to move WHILE they’re working since movement

helps them process
Take as much learning outdoors as you can! The physical

learner can feel mentally retrained by walls… simply being out
in the open can help them tremendously!
ART! You might be inclined to think that because the physical

learner needs to move so much, that sitting still to create art is
too challenging, but that’s not true! Physical learners are often
some of the most creative people - they just need the freedom
of space, time, and resources.
Pay attention to transitions. Even the older physical learner will

often struggle with moving from one activity to another as it takes
their brain a little longer to process the transition. If possible, use
physical challenges to shift from one thing to the next (i.e. if it’s
time to leave a park, challenge your child to race you to the car).
Your physical learner sees the BIG PICTURE, but not the small steps
- help them break down big projects by offering one step at a time
or help them create a list/sequence to follow to break up the
overwhelm!
Physical Learner Cheat Sheet
Use this page to keep track of ideas for how to best reach your physical learner. As you spend
time engaging with your child, learning alongside them, and adapting their learning environment,
you will discover more and more about the best ways to support them as unique learners. This
will help you track what has worked and what doesn't.
COMMUNICATION IDEAS

Make sure to provide only

one step at a time for the
physical learner. Too
much at once leads to
overwhelm and feelings
of failure.
IDEAS
ENGAGEMENT

Physical learners often

need to start, pause, and
come back to an activity.
Leave space and time for
this to happen naturally.

Ample space for your

physical learner to move
their bodies as they need
is key to a good learning
space.

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Supporting Your Visual Learner

Obviously, getting to SEE something happening is the best way

Lists and very specific instructions help keep them focused!

Details! Details! Details! Your visual learner sees the world in a

Show/explain their work. The visual learner’s amazing ability to

Creative writing. Despite having vivid imaginations, creative writing

The best way to

Visual learners need to

LEARNING SPACE IDEAS

Music is a fantastic way to connect with an auditory learner!

Discussion is a wonderful way to help your auditory learner

Reading! Auditory learners love to read to themselves, be read

Extensive details. Because they rely on their hearing to process

Quiet. Auditory learners struggle if it’s too quiet. They’re likely to

Clear and concise

Auditory learners need to

LEARNING SPACE IDEAS

Background noise that

Give them space to move their bodies as much as they need to

Provide learning spaces that allow them freedom of movement

Allow them to move WHILE they’re working since movement

Take as much learning outdoors as you can! The physical

ART! You might be inclined to think that because the physical

Pay attention to transitions. Even the older physical learner will

Make sure to provide only

Physical learners often

LEARNING SPACE IDEAS

Ample space for your

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