Every Child Learns Differently—Here’s How to Spot Their Style

If you’ve ever wondered why your child aces spelling tests but struggles with maths, or why they remember everything they see but not what they hear, you’re not alone. The truth is, every child learns differently, and once you figure out their learning style, helping them thrive becomes a whole lot easier (and less frustrating for everyone!).

Here’s a quick guide to spotting your child’s learning style and how to support it at home.

1. The Visual Learner (Sees to Believe It)

Signs to spot:

Loves pictures, diagrams, and charts
Remembers colours, shapes, or layouts on a page
Struggles with following verbal instructions alone

How to support them:

Use flashcards
Let them draw mind maps or doodles while learning
Stick posters or notes where they study
Show them videos or create simple visual routines

2. The Auditory Learner (Hears It, Learns It)

Signs to spot:

Recites facts out loud or hums while working
Enjoys reading aloud or being read to
Easily distracted by noise, but learns well through discussion

How to support them:

Let them read flashcards aloud
Record yourself reading notes and let them listen back
Encourage discussions—ask questions and talk through answers
Use songs, rhymes, or rhythm to remember information

3. The Kinesthetic Learner (Learns by Doing)

Signs to spot:

Fidgets or moves around while learning
Prefers hands-on activities and role play
Learns through touch, movement, or physically acting things out

How to support them:

Use flashcards in a game format (e.g. scavenger hunt, matching)
Encourage hands-on learning: building, drawing, acting things out
Let them move—standing desks, fidget toys, or short movement breaks help
Incorporate real-life tasks (e.g. cooking for maths!)

4. The Mixed-Style Learner (A Bit of Everything)

Signs to spot:

Doesn’t fall neatly into one box
Benefits from switching between methods
May prefer certain styles depending on the subject

How to support them:

Try out a mix of flashcards, audio, visuals, and hands-on work
Observe what works best in different situations
Keep learning flexible and don’t force one method

Final Thoughts

Recognising how your child learns best is a game-changer; it’s less about fitting into a box and more about noticing what clicks. Whether they’re a visual star, an audio ace, or a hands-on hero, there’s no “right” way to learn, only their way. With the right approach, learning becomes less of a struggle and more of a journey.

And don’t forget: our flashcards are designed to work with every learning style, because no two brains are the same.