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Linguistic (Verbal) Intelligence

Skillful Singing

For most adults, recalling the alphabet goes hand-in-hand with singing the tune, as do many of the concepts we learned in school. For musical kids, this effect is even more pronounced. Chat with your child about some of the language

kidzmetjen June 21, 2011 Linguistic (Verbal) Intelligence, Musical Intelligence Read more

You’ll Hit It Out of the Park with Me In Your Corner

One of the most critical vocabulary elements to “nail down” when learning American English (or any culture’s language) is the use of idioms. An idiom, as defined by dictionary.com, is a group of words whose meaning cannot be predicted from

kidzmetjen July 5, 2011 Linguistic (Verbal) Intelligence Read more

Shape Poetry

A shape poem is one that describes an object and is written in the shape of the object. To get your child’s creative juices flowing, you can look at examples of shape poetry here. Next, have your child pick an object

kidzmetjen June 19, 2011 Linguistic (Verbal) Intelligence, Visual/Spatial Intelligence Read more

Starstruck Storytime

There’s no better time than warm, summertime nights to stargaze. Connecting the dots in the sky with the mythology from different cultures can leave your linguistic child star struck. Check books out of the library telling the stories of each

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Summer Reading Recommendations for the “Self Smart” Child

All ages Have You Filled a Bucket Today: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids. By Carol McCloud.Through simple prose and vivid illustrations, this book encourages positive behavior as children see how rewarding it is to express daily kindness, appreciation,

kidzmetjen June 21, 2011 Intrapersonal Intelligence, Linguistic (Verbal) Intelligence Read more

Summer Reading Recommendations for the “Picture Smart” Child

All Ages: Books by Laurence Anholt, who penned several children's books about famous artists including Monet, Degas, Picasso and van Gogh. Books by David Macaulay, whose books have won numerous awards and honors including the Caldecott Medal, about different kinds

kidzmetjen June 21, 2011 Linguistic (Verbal) Intelligence, Visual/Spatial Intelligence Read more

Family Activity Friday – World Music!

This weekend, listen to some music from other parts of the world with your family. What different instruments are used? How about harmonies, chords, dynamics or rhythms? Do these differences in the country’s music give you any clues with respect

kidzmetjen January 18, 2013 Interpersonal Intelligence, Linguistic (Verbal) Intelligence, Musical Intelligence Read more

Remember Which State is Which? Naturally!

Build on your child’s blossoming naturistic and visual intelligence to connect state nature and name. Print out (or purchase) a good sized map of the United States, then decide which of the following to “map” on top of each state:

kidzmetjen July 18, 2011 Linguistic (Verbal) Intelligence, Naturistic Intelligence, Visual/Spatial Intelligence Read more

Poetry Puzzle

Adapted with permission from Chicago Park District’s “Once Upon a Day Camp” Guide Read selections from an anthology like The Rattle Bag and compare the word choices of the authors from different eras. How has the English language changed over time? What

kidzmetjen June 19, 2011 Linguistic (Verbal) Intelligence Read more

Learning Tricks & Treats

In our house, we’re working with my 1st grader on quickly reading letter blends instead of sounding them out. (E.g. ing, ack, ou, tion, kn, etc.) But, flashcards are boring–not just for HER but for ME. Being that I am

kidzmetjen September 12, 2011 Interpersonal Intelligence, Linguistic (Verbal) Intelligence, Logical/Mathematical Intelligence Read more
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