A Multisensory approach to learning uses more than one sense at a time. There is an integration of auditory, visual, tactile (touch) and kinesthetic (movement) learning elements within a given lesson or activity. Here are some examples of what each sense might look like;
Visual-the use of posters, picture clues, video, visual maps, diagrams
Auditory-incorporating music, singing, rhymes, audio tones, chants, clapping and dialogue, anything that involves the ear. Students may also chorally read together, read aloud, listen to the teacher or another student throughout the lesson.
Tactile-Anything that involves touching, manipulating and moving letters, touching textured objects (letters made of sandpaper, writing in salt or shaving cream), using coins, counters or small objects.
Kinesthetic- learning through motion and doing, using both fine and gross motor skills. Learning hand motions, jumping on mats, dancing, say a letter out loud while writing the letter it in the air.
What's awesome about a multisensory approach to learning is that it is fun and works for every type of learner and can easily be done at HOME!
Stay tuned for activities to incorporate multisensory learning with your family.
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