When your child is becoming a phonics reading pro, look out for the following signs to see if she is a dominant auditory learner.
First, notice to see if she easily gets distracted by random sounds or noises while she’s working on her phonics reading and trying to concentrate.
Next, does she prefer to listen to a story being told rather than flipping through the pages of the book and looking at the pictures?
Does she ask you to “say that again” or “tell me what you said”?
Does she prefer that you give her verbal instructions rather than written ones?
Does she ask you to play sounding out words more often than not?
Do you notice that when she builds words using the picture cards and moveable alphabet…she spends more time in the phase of sounding out the words rather than building them?
Does she enjoy listening more than speaking?
Does she seek to “hear” “tune in” and “think” more often than not?
Do you notice that she repeats information that she is learning out loud and focuses on what she is repeating intently?
If you answered yes to most of the questions above, more than likely, she is an auditory learner.
Use tape recorded lessons to help her fully understand at a deeper level whatever lessons she is working on.
When she is older and studying for her school assignments, quiz and coach her by practicing with oral exams, playing tape recorded lectures, speeches, and any oral instructions.
Try to avoid having unnecessary noises in the background while she is studying. Although, it would be a great idea to play soft ,classical music that she enjoys because they would enhance her learning.
Phonics reading will be easier and more fun for the auditory learner if you use these tips. Happy learning!
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