Studies have shown that the left brain is used for organization and structure while the right brain is used for creativity and flow. Some people have a natural tendency to prefer going sequentially and learning while others like to go with whatever interests them at that instant. Your homeschool student also would have a definite preference when it comes to learning styles. If you cater to his learning style, you will see that he is able to pick up many things faster. Here is how you can expect to identify which learning type your homeschool student would prefer.

Left Brain Learner

He requires a formal schedule for what all you intend to cover in the homeschool classroom each day. He thrives on structure. In fact if you let him know exactly what is expected of him each day for the rest of the month, he would love it. When he needs to learn something he uses the repetition technique, either orally or by writing it down repeatedly till he remembers it.

He would prefer to work on his own rather than with his siblings. In fact, once he knows what all he needs to do he will usually make a check list of all that he needs to accomplish before he begins work. He likes to read text books and do the exercises at the back. He thinks logically and takes all evidence into consideration before coming to a conclusion. Usually enjoys maths and science subjects which are nice and structured.

Right Brain Learner

This child gets easily bored with predictable situations. He thrives on change and different challenges each day. He needs color in his studies, in fact he much more likely to remember facts when they are presented as an interesting story rather than as a lesson in a text book. He associates unfamiliar things with familiar ones and links them with commonalities that are not very obvious to start with.

He loves to work with a bunch of people and get their opinions. He would rather have a project to tackle than do book based exercises for practice. He also constantly needs contact with the homeschool teacher. He wants to check in with them very often. He leaps from what he knows to what he thinks may be possible without much evidence. He is very creative and loves art and craft.