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Intelligence
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Characteristics
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Activities to Enhance this Characteristic
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Linguistic |
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Use of a
large vocabulary, proper grammar, and correct spelling.
Knows how to proficiently communicate. |
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Doing a crossword puzzle, reading a book
and then
seeing the movie |
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Mathematical |
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Good at puzzles and abstract
problems. Enjoys putting things together and knowing why
things work the way they do. |
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Look for stories in the newspaper that deal with science.
Buy jigsaw puzzles and architecture books. Enroll in an
origami class |
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Visual |
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Able to interpret diagrams, maps,
and charts. Good at recreating a picture or drawing. Is
aware of colors and shapes. |
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Buy a sketchpad for drawings. During free time sketch the
environment or someone you know. Enroll in art class or meet
other visually intelligent people. |
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Physical |
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Enjoys physical activity such as
sports, exercise or dancing. |
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Enjoys using the hands for work. Play handball before or
after school. Join a sports team.
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Musical |
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Enjoys creating sounds and beats.
Is able to recognize different patterns and rhythms. May
like to sing or play in a band. |
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Buy a musical instrument. Enroll in a music class or join
a music troop. |
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Social |
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Knows how to get along with others
in formal and informal settings. Can adapt to different
personalities when necessary. Listens to others. Is not
argumentative. |
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Have a family talk once a week to discuss what's happened
during the week. Allow your child to air their opinions when
they have done something you don't approve of. Ask your child
if they would like to volunteer in the community. Take your
child to cultural events often. |
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Environmental |
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Is aware of one's surroundings.
Like to live in a clean space. Is not messy. Enjoys being
outdoors. Likes animals. Is aware of the limited natural
resources in the world. |
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Buy a kite. Encourage your child to go to the park and
fly it.
Suggest that your child ride their bike in the neighborhood
or
park. Make sure that their bedroom is clean. Buy your
youngster
a pet. |
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Practical |
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Is interested in being as efficient
as possible. Understands the reality of his life and others.
Thinks forward. Is self-disciplined. Knows the value of
money, hard work, and knowledge. |
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Have your child save 25% of their allowance. Pay your
child for doing extra chores on the condition that they save
it. Encourage your child to think about what they'd like to
do as a career from
an early age. Watch the news with your child; especially
international news. Make a list with your child and ask them
what they'd like to accomplish in the near future. |
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Emotional |
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Is aware of one's and others'
feelings. Is not afraid to express their emotions. Willingly
speaks to others about their wishes, dreams and desires.
Feels comfortable speaking with parents. |
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Take your child to the park, a restaurant or on a camping
trip
and use the time to talk with your child. |
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Spiritual |
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Uses
principles and values to guide their lives. Is concerned
about the plight of others. Is considerate and thoughtful.
Understands the forces of nature in the world. Accepts the
things they cannot change or control.
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Watch
international news or read newspapers with your child. Look
for stories which contrast with your child's life. Teach
your child about other world religions (in addition to
your own if you are religious.) |
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