Spatial Intelligence

Spatial Intelligence

Defined with characteristics:

Visualize mental models, manipulate them spatially, and draw them in detail
Typically thinks in images and pictures
Ability to orient themselves in a house or outdoors
Used in both arts and sciences
Enjoys chess and jig-saw puzzles
Often daydreamers
Like multiple colors
Taught best using photos, pictures or having them draw ideas
Not limited to visual domain-can also be formed in blind children

Potential careers:

Artist (like painter, sculptor…) architect, navigator, sailor, graphic or industrial designer, inventor, lighting specialist

Tools for Teachers:

Guided imagery, collages, drawing, designs, posters, mapping, charting, puzzles, mazes, fantasy, imagination, labeling, pictures, pretending, use color in activities

Tips for Parents:

Provide opportunities for solving or inventing.
Let children choose the color for their bedroom, design furniture arrangement.
Visit art museums; take photographs.
Provide art mediums—brushes, paints, crayons, markers.
Play games like Pictionary or cards.