We all learn in our own unique way. One way to understand how you learn is to break it down by what sense you are using to learn.

Our 5 senses; sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, are very important. Many people know that when you lose a sense the other senses may get stronger to make up for it. Did you know though that even with all 5 senses working properly some will be stronger than others? We can call these dominant senses. What are your dominant senses?

When someone is a visual learner it means that they learn very well from seeing something done. A tactile learner will learn best from touching, they respond to how things feel. Then there are those who learn by hearing, smelling, or tasting. You get the idea?

When I became a dancer I found out about being a kinesthetic learner. There’s a word to add to your word bank. Kinesthetic learning is done by physically doing something. It can be a mix of senses. You can teach your body something new as you move around.

I recommend taking time to discover your learning language. Find out which of your senses you are most in tune with. For example, I know one of my skills is visual learning. I am good at finding missing toys or keys around the house. Haha. I remember when and where I’ve seen stuff and I can tell people where to look. Handy, right?

Test out your senses. Think about what you already know. What are your strengths? Have some fun learning about how you learn! Art is a great way to exercise your senses. Be creative and keep shining!