You're Smarter Than You Think: A Kid's Guide to Multiple Intelligences
by Thomas Armstrong, Jennifer Brannen
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Author: Jennifer Brannen, Thomas ArmstrongEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-12
ISBN: 1575421135
Number of pages: 192
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
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Book Review: So many ways to be smart and use one's brain!
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Summary of You're Smarter Than You Think: A Kid's Guide to Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences has revolutionized the way we think about being smart. Teachers are using multiple intelligences curricula in their classrooms. Multiple intelligences schools have been established in several states. No longer are teachers asking about students, "How smart are they?" Instead, they're asking, "How are they smart?"In his latest book, Thomas Armstrong takes a refreshing new approach to the topic: teaching kids themselves about multiple intelligences. In clear, simple language, he introduces the theory, explains the eight intelligences in school, expand their multiple intelligences at home, and draw on them to plan for the future. Resources point the way to books, software, games, and organizations that can help kids develop the eight intelligences. This timely, important book is recommended for all kids, their parents, and educators.
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