The Eight Kinds of Smart
Although every child has some degree of ability in all eight categories, children typically show strengths in one or two.
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Word Smart (Linguistic)
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Body Smart
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- Loves to write
- Tells Stories
- Enjoys Reading Books
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- Does well in sports
- Loves to build things
- Dances or acts
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Picture Smart (Spatial)
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Music Smart
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- Possesses a visual imagination
- Loves to draw
- Plays video games
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- Plays a musical instrument
- Loves to sing
- Remembers many songs
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Logic Smart
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People Smart (Interpersonal)
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- Does well in mathematics
- Enjoys brain teasers
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- Has many friends
- Loves to socialize
- Shows empathy for others
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Self-Smart (Intrapersonal)
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Science Smart
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- Possesses high self-esteem
- Enjoys hobbies
- Know his/her likes and dislikes
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- Special talent with animals
- Enjoys animals and nature
- Sensitive to the environment
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