Games to develop spatial intelligence in children
Do you know what spatial intelligence is? That which allows us to orient ourselves and create 'maps' in our head. It is a very useful skill, which, of course, can be enhanced from a very young age. We give you some tips to enhance the spatial intelligence in your child. Aim these games to develop sp
Do you know what spatial intelligence is? That which allows us to orient ourselves and create 'maps' in our head. It is a very useful skill, which, of course, can be enhanced from a very young age.
We give you some tips to enhance the spatial intelligence in your child. Aim these games to develop spatial intelligence in children.
What is the theory of multiple intelligences in children
In educational centers, today, there are various proposals to stimulate the child in different aspects. One of them, known worldwide and with a great reception in early childhood education, is Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences in which he states that each one of us has eight intelligences or capacities to a greater or lesser extent.
This theory has generated a lot of controversy, since some insist that the definition of intelligence can not adapt to those given by Gardner, in that it is not a consistent theory, etc.
However, is a theory that offers us the possibility of providing the youngest with multiple options to develop their learning. Perhaps the nomenclature (intelligences vs. capacities) is not as important as the possibility of bringing children, globalized, varied and diverse learning that help them grow in all areas.
On this occasion we will focus on spatial intelligence, which is what allows us to create mental maps, solving spatial problems, orientation in space, seeing objects from different angles ...
Games to develop spatial intelligence in the children
People who have desarrol highly developed spatial intelligence are especially good at drawing, puzzles, mazes and other visual games, prefer geometry to algebra and also opt for readings with many illustrations. If we consider this intelligence, not only as a capacity but as a way to learn any content, we must offer more visual options, with images, manipulative games, and draw, design or visualize ...
From home:
families can help develop of this intelligence of their children through: - Puzzles
- Sacking
- Watching movies and works of art
- Building games
- Plastic arts (plasticine, waxes) etc. and any recycled material that allows the child to develop imagination and creativity.
All those materials that involve spatial orientation, directions or distances are adequate for the development of this capacity.
In higher education courses, such as the second cycle of early childhood education and primary education, and of course in high schools, programming and robotics are used for students to work, with truly positive results.
Adela Martín and Natalia Torres
Psychopedagogists of Infantile Schools Nemomarlin and Coordinators of Proyectos Cero6
