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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 153.9
EAN num: 9781575421131
ISBN number: 1575421135
Label: Free Spirit Publishing
Manufacturer: Free Spirit Publishing
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 192
Printing Date: 2002-12
Publishing house: Free Spirit Publishing
Age index: Ages 9-12
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Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences has revolutionized the way we think about being smart. Written by an award-winning author and leading expert on multiple intelligences, this book helps kids make the most of their own learning strengths. In clear, kid-friendly language, Thomas Armstrong introduces Gardner's theory, explains the eight intelligences, and describes 22 ways to develop each one. Kids learn how to use the intelligences in school, strengthen them at home, and draw on them to plan for the future.
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I found this book really helpful not only for kids but for grownups (like me) as well. Read on...
I bought this book for my son several years ago. He is now about to enter high school. I think it is as relevant now as it was then.
The book, based on the work of Dr. Howard Gardner and his Theory of Multiple Intelligences, is an easy read. Dr. Gardner studied children and adults to discover more about how people learn. There are at least eight ways to be intelligent and there may be more that haven't been studied yet.
As a teacher, I've learned that learning happens all the time and sometimes in spurts and slow downs. In my experience, everyone can learn at every age and can improve on what is already learned well.
The brain does function like a muscle in that if not used it can atrophy or waste away.
As the author states-
The key is that all the intelligences - word, music, logic/number, people, picture, body, self and nature are all unique/different and equal in importance with none better or more important than the other. You may know what you're best at but that doesn't mean you're limited to that kind of intelligence. There are many different ways of being smart within each intelligence and the different smarts work together in almost everything you do.
No one is great at everything but you probably have some ability in each area.
Plus no matter how much ability you have, you can usually improve.
I particularly appreciated the practical suggestions in the book on how to improve in each intelligence area by using strengths in other intelligence areas (example: improve people smarts by joining a band, choral group or other musical group or join a sports team or casual pick-me-up basketball game kind of thing). Ideas presented could be used by kids, parents, teachers, therapists or others.
Have fun discovering and expanding your abilities in each area!
This book has special meaning to me as a special education teacher whose work involves teaching those outside the mainstream-but take note: all of us are "special" and "intelligent" in one way or another.
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This book presents a practical guide to the theory of multiple intelligences in a kid friendly way. I really enjoyed it and sent a copy to my granddaughter, a precocious [...], who has been fighting summer boredom by doing some of the activities in the book with her brothers and neighborhood friends. This book helps children be aware of different aspects of intelligence and how to enhance their learning by understanding themselves and the unique way they learn. The part I really liked? Children learn to challenge themselves to enhance their less preferred areas of intelligence. Wow! This book can be used to help children with self understanding and set goals for self improvement. I would especially recommend it to help young people who feel odd or different understand their strengths.
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This book based on Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences is a great resource for teachers and students alike. Its easy to read format, along with many helpful hints draws the reader in. The practicality of this book pertains to everyone because we all reflect our intelligence in different ways. This book helps the reader to understand the various intelligences, as well as how we can build upon our "smarts" and strengthen those areas that we may struggle with. You're Smarter Than You Think: A Kid's Guide to Multiple Intelligences emphasizes that we are all intelligent and that we can grow to be more well rounded individuals by learning to use all of the multiple intelligences together since they are involved in everything that we do. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to find out how smart they really are, and chances are, you are probably smarter than you think.
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