Naturalistic Intelligence.
Intrapersonal Intelligence.
body/Kinesthetic Intelligence.
Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence.
I don't know why, but it never really occurred to me that I was a primarily Naturalistic learner, I new I was a very hands on learner, and that I like to reflect internally on what I am learning, as well reading up on and asking further questions. Looking back now though, I can see where my Naturalistic intelligence came in, I was always outside, and learning about the plants and animals around me, constantly observing and later asking questions, I have also always loved to read and reflect when I am outside in nature.
I feel fortunate in that my learning needs were met pretty well as a young child, I won't lie and say that it was perfect, I do remember that all of the various teachers that I did have, that they tried to be very intentional in their interactions with me and other children. Two of my favorite teachers growing up were my Mother and my next door neighbor Mrs. Griffin. Looking back I realize now that my Mother worked very hard to meet each of my siblings and I at our individual levels and learning styles, and Mrs. Griffin was my amazing neighbor who was like another grandmother in some ways, she taught me about flowers and china painting to name a couple of things, and she encouraged our developing sense of responsibility and enterprise by "hiring" us all at some point, to care for her and her husbands garden and cats while they were away visiting family or camping.
While my childhood was hardly all sunshine and roses, there were some amazing teachers along the way that helped keep me on track more or less.
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