Building intrapersonal skills does not have to be independent of literacy and numeracy subjects. These topics can be supplemented by activities that develop a learner's emotional intelligence and sense of self. For example, children can be tasked to examine the different tactics of solving equations. They compare the method of repetitious trial of solutions versus the method of distinguishing patterns to find an answer. Students then have discussions about the idea that multiple methods can yield correct results. Learners are then allowed to formulate opinions on what methods they prefer.
Hobbies of any sort are ideal intrapersonal skill activities, provided a learner can do the activity on his own. Hobbies advance a variety of intrapersonal skills that bolster intelligence. Learners can collect coins, build model planes or capture imagery with a camera. These and other hobbies build self-efficacy, provide ample opportunity to analyze, decide and reflect and allow continual goal setting. In addition, a hobby provides a safe space for learners to get tangible outcomes from expended effort and positive decision making.
Record-keeping activities can take on many different forms. Scrap books or photo journals are multilayered visual methods of record keeping. A journal allows learners who enjoy writing to keep notes of important moments and thoughts. Video captures the movement of the times in addition to having many technical components. Record-keeping activities such as these allow intrapersonal learners to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses, express emotions and thoughts and provide a positive sense of ownership, all of which strengthen intrapersonal intelligence.
Goal setting is both an intrapersonal skill and an activity that can be used in a variety of ways. At home, allow your child to pick two chores that she will be responsible for maintaining regularly. In school, work with students to create roadmaps before beginning work on a project. During the project, require students to submit progress reports. Goal setting improves on self-guided learning and decision making.