OUR CURRICULUM

Theory of Multiple Intelligences

The curriculum of LITTLE STARLIN is based on the Multiple Intelligence Theory proposed by Harvard University Professor of Education, Dr. Howard Gardner in 1983. This theory proposes there are eight different kinds of intelligences which are present in each individual in varying proportions. The curriculum focuses on overall development of all intelligences through play.

A closer look at the Multiple Intelligence Theory

Picture Smart: Visual-Spatial Intelligence

This kind of intelligence is seen in children through their drawings,paintings, response to colors and shapes etc. A child with strong visual-spatial intelligence may grow up to be in a creative field like graphic design, architecture etc.

Word Smart: Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence

A child with this kind of intelligence as dominant will often start speaking early. The chold will be able to pick up multiple languages may later join fields related to languages, literature and public speaking.

Body Smart: Body-Kinesthetic Intelligence

Sports, Dance, Surgery and physiotherapy are natural choices of profession for someone with high Body-Kinesthetic Intelligence, A child who is Body Smart will have good eye-hand coordination, or may be able to imitate dancer well.

Nature Smart: Naturalistic Intelligence


An affinity to plants,trees,flowers,insects and animals is a sign of
Naturalistic Intelligence. A child who is Nature Smart might be inclined to a
profession related to Botany,Zoology, Marine Biology
Etc.

Logic Smart: Logical Intelligence

Numbers and reasoning is the strong suit of a child who is Logic
Smart. They like to experiment, solve piuzzles, and ask cosmic questions.
Mathematics and Science will come easily to them and they might pursue these
fields later in life.

Self Smart: Intrapersonal Intelligence

A self aware child, who is attentive to their feeling and needs can be said to be Sels Smart.
They are Empathetic and introspective, often comfortable in their own world.
Potential career options include law,
novel writing,psychology,etc.

People Smart: Interpersonal Intelligence

Social skills and making friends come easy to a child who is People
Smart. Friendliness and awareness of others feelings are signs of a child who may grow up to join
social work, psychiatry or leadership
positions.

Music Smart: Musical Inttelligence

An attraction to sounds, musical instruments, signing and rhythms
might mean your child is musically inclined. Musician, singer, composer, sound engineer, song writer
etc. could be the career
options for a Music Smart child.

The surroundings, environment and activities are conducive for every child’s in born potential to shine through while making sure other intelligences are also developed simultaneously.

It is important to understand that no child fits into only one or two categories because each person is imbued with each of these intelligences, although some children may have a particular intelligence which is dominant. Still, it is possible to develop each type of intelligence to ensure an overall personality and holistic development of your child along with intellectual skills .