Sally Boggeman

A practical guide to understanding how Howard Gardners theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) can be used in the classroom. This unique academic learning approach capitalizes on students strengths and creates a deep level of understanding that allows children to use what theyve learned in new and different situations. The book describes the characteristics of each type of intelligence then provides ready-to-use lesson plans that teachers can use right away to incorporate MI in grades pre-K through 6.

Howard Gardner's groundbreaking theory applied for classroom use This important book offers a practical guide to understanding how Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) can be used in the classroom. Gardner identified eight different types of intelligence: linguistic, logical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, naturalist, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Celebrating Every Learner describes the characteristics of each type of intelligence and follows up with ready-to-use lesson plans and activities that teachers can use to incorporate MI in their pre-K through 6 classrooms. Offers a treasury of easily implemented activities for engaging all students' multiple intelligences, from the New City School, a leading elementary school at the forefront of MI educationProvides ready-to-use lesson plans that teachers can use to incorporate MI in any elementary classroomIncludes valuable essays on how and why to integrate MI in the classroomHoerr is the author of a bi-monthly column for Educational Leadership as well as the editor of the "Intelligence Connections" e-newsletter