Visual Learners

Who is a Kinesthetic Learner?

Is a Kinesthetic Learning  a disability?

Tools and Strategies:

1. Hands-On Activities and Games:

   • Math Manipulatives: Tools like counting bears, abacuses, and geoboards to physically engage with math.

   • Board Games: Games like Math Bingo, Sum Swamp, or Money Bags that incorporate math in a fun, active way.

2. Movement-Based Learning:

   • Math in Motion: Use physical activities, such as hopscotch math or math relay races, to integrate movement with learning.

   • Interactive Math Stations: Set up stations with different hands-on activities that children can rotate through.

3. Technology and Interactive Tools:

   • Interactive Apps: Apps like Osmo that combine physical movement with digital feedback.

   • Virtual Manipulatives: Websites like the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives that offer interactive, tactile math experiences.

CREATE A GAME

Math Movers: An Active Game for Kinesthetic Learners

Objective:

Help children master early math concepts such as addition, subtraction, counting, shapes, and number recognition through physical activity and movement.

Game Setup:

• Create a large, colorful game mat that can be placed on the floor with different activity stations.

• Design stations with activities that require physical movement and interaction (e.g., hopscotch, obstacle courses, jumping jacks).

• Include different types of cards: Math Action Cards, Activity Reward Cards, and Bonus Move Cards.

• Use props like cones, hoops, bean bags, and number cards for activities.

Materials Needed:

1. Large game mat with marked stations.

2. A set of Math Action Cards with physical math problems.

3. A set of Activity Reward Cards with rewards.

4. A set of Bonus Move Cards with fun physical mini-games or extra moves.

5. Dice or a spinner for movement.

6. Props like cones, hoops, bean bags, and number cards.

Game Rules:

1. Starting the Game:

   • Place the game mat on the floor with clear paths and stations.

   • Each player selects a starting position on the mat.

   • Players take turns rolling the dice or spinning the spinner to determine the number of stations to move.

2. Math Action Stations:

   • When a player lands on a Math Action station, they draw a Math Action Card.

   • Each Math Action Card features a physical math challenge, such as:

     • Addition and Subtraction: “Jump forward 3 times, then 2 more times. How many jumps in total? Do the jumps and count out loud.”

     • Counting: “Toss the bean bag into the hoop 5 times. Count each toss out loud.”

     • Shapes: “Run around the cone in a circle 4 times. What shape did you make? Draw the shape with your finger in the air.”

     • Number Recognition: “Hop to the number 7 on the mat and shout the number out loud.”

   • If the player completes the challenge correctly, they collect an Activity Reward Card.

3. Activity Reward Cards:

   • Activity Reward Cards contain rewards like extra turns, bonus moves, or fun stickers.

   • Players can use these rewards immediately or save them for later turns.

4. Bonus Move Cards:

   • Players who land on special Bonus Move stations draw a Bonus Move Card.

   • These cards might include fun physical mini-games (e.g., “Do a silly dance for 10 seconds” or “Balance a bean bag on your head and walk to the next station”) or extra moves on the mat.

5. Winning the Game:

   • The game continues until all players reach the final “Finish Line” station on the mat.

   • The player with the most Activity Reward Cards at the end of the game wins.

Sample Math Action Cards:

1. Addition Challenge:

   • “Jump forward 4 times, then 3 more times. How many jumps in total? Do the jumps and count out loud.”

2. Counting Challenge:

   • “Toss the bean bag into the hoop 6 times. Count each toss out loud.”

3. Shapes Challenge:

   • “Run around the cone in a triangle shape 3 times. What shape did you make? Draw the shape with your finger in the air.”

4. Number Recognition Challenge:

   • “Hop to the number 5 on the mat and shout the number out loud.”

Conclusion:

Math Movers is designed to be fun and educational, helping kinesthetic learners grasp early math concepts through engaging physical challenges and movement-based activities. The combination of physical activity and math keeps children motivated and excited about learning math.