Now that I know how each student learns best, I can make more intentional choices during planning. For my visual learners (Spider-Man, Black Widow, and Batman), I use color-coded organizers, anchor charts, and visual timelines. For kinesthetic engagement, I plan cut-and-paste foldables, gallery walks, and hands-on tasks like building story maps with physical pieces. For auditory learners like Wonder Woman, I make sure to include read-alouds, partner discussions, and echo reading.

The i-Ready data showed me that Spider-Man and Black Widow still need support with comprehension. Batman is doing well, and Wonder Woman is ready for enrichment. Based on this, I would group them strategically during lessons, scaffold for the students who need it, and offer choice for the ones who are ready to stretch. 

I also try to tap into their interests—if a student loves superheroes, sports, or art, I pull that into the lesson. It makes learning feel more personal and gives them a reason to engage. I’ve found that student ownership grows when they feel like they have a voice in their learning. Choice boards, reflection check-ins, and leadership roles have worked well for that.

Assessments should reflect how students learn too. For visual learners, I’ll offer drawing or graphic response templates. For kinesthetic learners, I might let them act something out or build a response. For auditory learners, I’d offer the chance to record a voice explanation.

I try to always offer at least two ways to show understanding, whether it’s drawing, writing, or explaining verbally. That way, students can choose the method that makes the most sense for them. It also gives me better insight into what they really know.

Giving that learning style inventory at the beginning of the experience helped me look beyond scores and see each student more clearly. It confirmed what I’ve felt all along—if we want to help students grow, we have to teach them in ways that make sense for them. As I continue in my career, I’ll always start with student data and student voice. Because when we honor how they learn, we build classrooms where every student can grow and thrive.