As a parent, identifying your child's primary learning style helps you support them more effectively at home. One helpful model to understand this is the VARK model, which outlines four main learning styles:

What is the VARK Model?

VARK stands for Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, and Kinesthetic—four primary learning styles that help explain how children absorb and retain information.

1. Visual Learners

These children understand information best when it's presented visually.

Common traits:

• Love drawing, painting, and creative expression
• Have a strong sense of direction and enjoy looking at maps
• Prefer watching videos or demonstrations over reading instructions

How to support them:

• Use colorful notes, diagrams, and mind maps
• Suggest educational videos and documentaries
• Encourage the use of charts and visual aids while studying

2. Auditory Learners

These children absorb information better through listening and speaking.

Common traits:

• Enjoy conversations and group discussions
• Are often drawn to music and may memorize lyrics easily
• Notice subtle sounds or tones that others may not

How to support them:

• Let them teach or explain lessons to others
• Use discussions or debates to explore concepts
• Encourage them to record and listen to lessons or study notes

3. Read/Write Learners

These children learn best through reading and writing activities.

Common traits:

• Prefer information presented in written words
• Enjoy reading books, articles, and reports
• Gravitate toward journals, dictionaries, and online reading

How to support them:

• Provide a variety of books and writing materials
• Offer writing prompts or encourage essay/report writing
• Help them take notes, make lists, and rewrite key concepts