INTROVERTED

STRUCTURE

DETAILS

These kiddos gain energy by being in their heads, with their own thoughts, ideas, dreams, and visions. They prefer quiet. They talk less and more slowly unless they are talking about their favorite subject, in which case they can appear to be more extraverted.

These kiddos focus in the present moment and don’t miss a beat when it comes to the details around them. They notice everything and depend on hands-on experience for learning rather than on what they read. They prefer precise step-by-step directions, literal words, stories, facts, and examples instead of vague ideas or metaphors. 

They thrive with plans, lists, and schedules. Creating chore lists, to-do lists, and a plan of the day/ week will help these kiddos thrive within their world. They want to know what is expected and for tasks to be clearly defined. They also desire closure – whether it is finishing a project before starting a new one or closure to a conflict between others. Closure enables them to mentally move on from one thing to the next thing. They appreciate predictability, and last-minute changes tend to frazzle them. They prefer to work hard and then play and typically manage their time well. 

A LOOK Inside the beavers Brain

As Beavers receive information into their brain, their focus is on the facts and practical details they’re experiencing through their five senses. Then, their brain does something remarkable. It compares those details against stored memories and past experiences. They experience life in the present moment but then quickly shift to the past to draw on any comparisons they may have already experienced. To understand this unique brain wiring, here’s an example. Let’s say (put aside child labor laws for a sec) LEGO hired your Beaver to be a brick inspector. It was their job to look at all the bricks coming off the production line and then compare those bricks to a known perfect brick, an image they have stored in their brain. It would be easy for them to identify any bricks coming off the production line that did not match the stored image of a perfect LEGO brick. A Beaver’s brain is wired the same way - making comparisons against the images in their head, which are considered “perfect, right or good.” Because of this, Beavers can recall past experiences in great detail, along with any associated stored feelings and emotions. They are highly introverted and highly aware of all details around them. Thus when experiencing something new, in which they cannot draw from any past experiences, their inner world fills with anxiety. Why? Because they hate making mistakes and if they don’t know what to expect, they can’t draw on past experiences to figure out if this new situation (or person) is safe. They tend to be cautious kiddos who thrive with familiarity and knowing the concrete facts of life. Whereas with familiar settings, there may be no hesitation. The three primary ingredients of how a Beaver’s brain functions are their preferences for introversion, details, and schedules.