10 Experiential Learning Activities for Non-reading Kids
Experiential learning is, quite simply, learning through experience. These hands-on learning experiences are a great way to engage the minds and bodies of children and adults, alike.
As psychologist David Kolb, one of the people who proposed the theory of experiential learning said, it is the “…process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience.”
For kids who have not yet started reading, those who struggle to read, and readers alike, experiential learning offers a way to learn, teach and transform our experiences by further engaging in them.
Some of these experiential learning activities and projects can be found in the children’s section of most libraries. Here are 10 of our favorites to get started:
1. Paint Sample Strips
Paint sample strips, or paint chips, which are found in home improvement stores, can be used for a number of experiential learning activities. Two fun and easy ones to try are:
- Create a matching game where your child finds the matching colors on another card.
- Take the strips outside and color match them with things you find in the natural world.
