Does anyone know of a way to test elementary children's learning style for free!!!?

Question

I am interested in learning what my children's learning styles are. I homeschool 2 8yr old twins and one 6 yr old. Thanks inadvance for your help.

Answer 1

The best way to determine your children's learning style is to really observe their behaviors and prefrences.  Here's some information to assist you:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

Do you have access to a library? Look for (or ask them to get from another library) "Discover Your Child's Learning Style" by Mariemma Willis. It covers several areas of learning such as disposition, talents and interests, modality, and environment. You can read an interview with the author here: http://www.home-school.com/Articles/phs3...

The book is very thorough so it takes a bit of time to go through, but it is well laid out and very easy to understand.

Kudos to you for taking the time to understand your children better! This is truly the advantage of homeschooling; understanding the children first and creating a learning environment that works best for them.

Answer 3

Cynthia Tobias has a few great books.  Here's the best, IMO, on how they learn:

http://www.amazon.com/They-Learn-Cynthia...

You can also find lists of types and characteristics online.

I would recommend reading about multiple intelligences also:

http://www.amazon.com/Frames-Mind-Theory...

and

http://www.amazon.com/Unschooled-Mind-Ch...