Multisensory teaching is a method of instruction that engages more than one sense at a time. Incorporating visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic, taste and smell in the instructional setting assist students in learning and retaining information.  Each of these senses access information in a unique way, and the brain coordinates the input from all the senses to learn about objects in the environment. The more senses the activity uses, the more effective the learning will be.

Multisensory teaching is beneficial for all students, but essential for students with learning and attention issues.  Multiple studies, including those from the National Institute of Child Health and Human development, show that a multisensory approach is the most effective teaching method for children who have difficulties in learning.  When you utilize various senses, it helps enable optimal learning for every student.