Gary Poster, with essential assists from Galyn Norwood, Phiroon Phihakendr, Jose Quijada, Pavandeep Kalra. Whether she's a listener or a watcher, is eager to touch everything or is always on the run, here's how to make the most of how she learns best By Susan E. Davis There are five toddlers in my daughter's playgroup. Each has shown a distinct personality since babyhood, but now that they're walking and talking, their different ways of interacting with the world are even more evident.
Grace watches carefully from the sidelines before enthusiastically exploring new things later on.
Phoebe, my daughter, revels in hands-on play in sand, mud, and water. I wonder if these are clues to how they'll learn best as they grow. An increasing number of researchers say yes. A child who's especially attracted to colorful toys may be visual. Susan E. Davis writes about health and child development for a number of national magazines.