Tactile Learners
There are some people that learn better by completing the actual. These people are referred to as “tactile” or “kinesthetic” learners. Through this learning method, the person learns best when they take a hands-on approach to learning. Tactile learners may suffer from a short attention span which can make it difficult to learn new skills unless the hands-on approach is taken.
There are many approaches that tactile learners can take while trying to master new skills. Tactile learners can use a hands on approach to take part in experiments, as well as other approaches where the individual can use their hands.
Here are some things that tactile learners like you can do to learn better:
- Participate in activities that involve touching, building, moving, or drawing.
- Do lots of hands-on activities like completing art projects, taking walks, or acting out stories.
- It’s OK to chew gum, walk around, or rock in a chair while reading or studying.
- Use flashcards and arrange them in groups to show relationships between ideas.
- Trace words with your finger to learn spelling (finger spelling).
- Take frequent breaks during reading or studying periods (frequent, but not long).
- It’s OK to tap a pencil, shake your foot, or hold on to something while learning.
- Use a computer to reinforce learning through the sense of touch.
Remember that you learn best by doing, not just by reading, seeing, or hearing.
Tactile Activities
- Modelling
- Scrapbooks
- Colouring books
- Artistic creations
- Dioramas
- Needlework
- Posters
- Task cards
- Electroboards
- Blackboard/whiteboard activities
- Sandpaper/felt letters
- Games
- Calculators
- Puzzles
- Collections
- Workbooks
- Sculptures/Collages
- Mobiles
- Displays
Kinesthetic Activities
- Surveys
- Demonstrations
- Dance
- Products
- Body games
- Rocking and reading
- Make a video show
- Field trips
- Dress as characters
- Role-play/interviews
- Charades
- Pantomimes
- Plays
- Projects
- Walking and reading
- Puppet shows
- Musical performances
- Science labs
- Cut-and-paste tasks
