How Does Your Child Learn Best? Tips to Support Their Style at Home

Jonalie Mae Ignacio
14 minutes ago
3 min read

Every child learns differently. Some remember things better when they see them, others need to hear information, and some learn best by doing. Understanding your child’s learning style can make a huge difference in how well they absorb information—and how much they enjoy the process.

By identifying and supporting your child’s natural learning style at home, you can make study time more effective, less stressful, and even fun! Here’s how to recognise the three most common learning styles and how to support each one with practical tips and activities.

1. Visual Learners: Learning Through Seeing

Visual learners understand and remember information best when it is presented in a visual format—pictures, diagrams, charts, colours, and written text.

Signs your child may be a visual learner:

They enjoy drawing, colouring, and puzzles
They remember faces more easily than names
They like to watch how things are done before trying

How to support visual learners at home:

✔ Use charts, mind maps, and diagrams to explain ideas

✔ Colour-code notes or use highlighters to mark key points

✔ Display a daily schedule or checklist they can see and follow

✔ Watch educational videos or animations together

2. Auditory Learners: Learning Through Listening

Auditory learners absorb information best when they hear it. They respond well to verbal instructions, songs, stories, and discussions.

Signs your child may be an auditory learner:

They enjoy music, singing, or rhyming games
They follow verbal directions easily
They like talking things through or asking lots of questions

How to support auditory learners at home:

✔ Read aloud to them often—even if they can read independently

✔ Use songs or rhymes to help with memorisation

✔ Let them repeat things back to you in their own words

✔ Have them explain concepts out loud as they study

✔ Record key facts so they can listen and review later

3. Kinesthetic Learners: Learning Through Doing

Kinesthetic (or tactile) learners understand best through movement and hands-on experience. They like to touch, build, and physically engage with their learning.

Signs your child may be a kinesthetic learner:

They are very active or like to move around while thinking
They learn better when doing hands-on tasks or using objects
They enjoy building, crafting, or role-playing

How to support kinesthetic learners at home:

✔ Use physical objects (like blocks, counters, or toys) to explain ideas

✔ Incorporate movement into learning—like hopping while spelling words or acting out a story

✔ Let them take frequent breaks or move around during study sessions

✔ Encourage crafts, building projects, or cooking to reinforce learning

✔ Use learning games that involve physical activity

Tips for All Learners

Mix it up! Most children are a mix of styles, so it’s helpful to use a combination of methods.
Observe and adapt. Watch what your child responds to best and adjust accordingly.
Make it fun. The more enjoyable the activity, the more effective the learning will be.
Be patient. Finding the right rhythm may take time, and that’s okay.

When you support your child’s learning style, you’re not just helping them understand schoolwork—you’re boosting their confidence, reducing frustration, and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

Take the time to explore how your child learns best. With the right approach at home, every learning moment can become a positive and empowering one. 🌟📚

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About the author

Hi there, my name is Clifford and I am the founder and CEO of Babington...

I apologize if you are reading this article in Chinese, as I used auto-translate to translate it from English! Unfortunately, I can't read or write Chinese despite being in Hong Kong since 2009. I am very much a family man and spend most of my time with my wife, our toddler and our ginormous labrador called Archie! I am originally from the UK and am passionate about education and children. I have a master's degree in education and am, unfortunately, I am a doctorate in education dropout. I hope to one day resume my doctorate!