What is Kinesthetic Learning?

Simply put, kinesthetic learning is “learning by doing”. As parents and teachers, we know that playing is what toddlers and preschoolers do best! So Kinesthetic learning for a toddler or preschooler is “learning by playing”.

Children have an innate enthusiasm for learning. Learning takes place when a child is in an absolutely positive state of mind…so let’s meet them at their “Happy Place”. Children learn best by moving, wiggling, exploring, and playing. In a kinesthetic learning environment children are allowed the freedom to move about in an effort to make learning tangible and fun.

Kinesthetic learning activities can be easily prepared by any parent or educator. Simply decide what skill you would like to introduce or reinforce then figure out a way to make that skill come alive. For example if you are focuses on farm animals this week, Make your home our classroom an imaginary farm. Have your little ones become the animals you wish to teach. Moo and graze like a cow...quack and waddle like a duck...gallop and neigh like horse...and watch your lesson come to life and your little ones' faces light up.

In our KinderJam blog we will share simple and fun activities that you can do in your home or classroom to make learning come to life for your little ones. Enjoy!