When we think about learning using our auditory sense, we often think about music. This can be a powerful learning tool! My kiddos all learned to sing their times tables and still recall those songs today. I frequently made-up songs about clouds, the brain or electricity for fun but also to make it stick in the memory bank a little better.
When thinking about learning through listening, let’s not limit it to music. Some learners retain information when it is read aloud to them. Creating a read-a-loud tea time for these learners can be a welcome addition to the homeschool weekly rhythm. If you’re not sure how to set up a tea time rhythm, you can read THIS post to get an idea on how to establish one. Some learners absorb more when they have the chance to listen to information and then summarize it and describe it in their own words.
Going to a book launch (like when we listened years ago to author Anita Heiss in the photo above) or listening to audio books and podcasts can be engaging, entertaining and inspiring for an aural learner.
You might know such a learner if they love telling stories, find your child often wants to listen to a video clip (even if they’re not as interested in actually watching!) and might even be a child who needs to talk through their problems.
Tip: Many public libraries now allow borrowers to access a range of audio books through inter-library loan systems like BorrowBox. Ask your local librarian if you can access one using your membership card. TYour listener-learner may like to have music going as they read/write or they may need to have some heavy duty noise blocking headphones to block out unwelcome noise so they can focus well.
Here are 3 Outschool Classes suited to a listener-learner:
World Geography, Country Study - Let’s Travel the Globe Together
Speech & Debate Camp
Voice Over Acting Camp for Video Games and Animation
