Multiple Intelligence is one of the most popular educational theories, for its ability to reach a wide variety of children. This popular theory of Multiple Intelligences was developed by Howard Gardner, in a publication called “Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences”, in 1983.  According to the theory, there are seven kinds of intelligences or ways that children think and learn. They are verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Later, Gardner included one more intelligence called the naturalistic intelligence.

Here are the eight kinds of intelligence in brief:

1. Verbal-Linguistic: Verbal-linguistic intelligence revolves around the spoken and written word. Children who excel in this area are likely to be superb readers, writers, story-tellers and they have the ability to acquire foreign languages more easily than others. Such children often excel in a traditional school environment, that emphasizes on reading, note-taking and discussion.

2. Logical-Mathematical: Children who possess this intelligence may excel in mathematics and sciences,  and are also capable of abstracting concepts and pattern recognition. They often progress in the traditional classroom, primarily in courses that involve logical instruction such as laboratory work and problem-solving.

3. Spatial: Children with spatial intelligence generally possess good visual memory and are artistic, especially in multiple dimensions. For such children the classroom work can be enhanced through the use of manipulatives and hands-on work, such as models and dissections.

4. Bodily-Kinesthetic: This type of intelligence is related to movement and athleticism, be it sports, dance or drama. Those who possess this intelligence exhibit muscle memory, for example which is used  in memorization of dance or musical performance. They often excel in creative field, such as in engineering or craftmaking.

5. Musical: Children with musical intelligence exhibit strong sense of rhythm or absolute pitch. It is obvious that they excel in musical fields, and apart from that they may use music to assist other learning activities, such as putting a memorization assignment to music or working while music plays in the background.

6. Interpersonal: Those who possess interpersonal intelligence approach life through relationships with others. They do well in group and possess an extroverted personality. They have great communication skill and enjoy debate and discussion. They no doubt excel in leadership and teaching.

7. Intrapersonal: Those who possess Intrapersonal intelligence is opposite to that with interpersonal intelligence, they are introverts and like to work alone to reach their goal. Such people explore the world through emotions, thoughts and theories. They often excel in philosophy or theology.

8. Naturalistic: Children with this intelligence possess a greater sensitivity toward animals, plant and non-living natural elements such as the weather. These children learn best in an "outdoor classroom" or natural setting.

Every individual possesses different intelligences. Thus, by understanding your child's primary intelligence, you can assist him/her during his education. You can also guide them by teaching how to use their strengths to support their weaknesses. For example, if your child is a bodily-kinesthetic learner, but finds it hard to memorize facts of history, you can ask him to repeat answers to trivia along with the toss of a ball or encourage him to act out historical scenes in a dramatic form. So, utilizing your children's natural learning capabilities which will help ensure success throughout their future.