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Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Asking for HelpAsk for help when you've had a go yourself and are still stuck — knowing when to ask is a skill in itself
Ages 5 to 6Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Persisting When It's HardKeep trying when something feels hard — making mistakes and trying again is how learning happens
Ages 5 to 6Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Checking Your Own WorkAfter finishing a task, look back at what you did and ask yourself: does this seem right?
Ages 5 to 6Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Feeling of not understandingNotice the feeling of not understanding — recognise when something is confusing rather than reading or listening past it
Ages 6 to 7Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Thinking Before StartingBefore starting something new, stop and think: what do I already know about this topic?
Ages 6 to 7Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Planning a TaskMake a simple plan before starting a task: what do I need to do, and what should I do first?
Ages 6 to 7Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Teaching It BackAfter learning something new, explain it in your own words — to yourself, a family member, or even a toy
Ages 7 to 8Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Connecting New & Old IdeasLook for connections between new ideas and things you already know — how does this fit with what I've learned before?
Ages 7 to 8Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Trying a New ApproachWhen your first approach isn't working, try a different one — being flexible about strategies is part of being a good learner
Ages 7 to 8Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Spotting PatternsSpot patterns and recurring structures — in numbers, words, nature, sounds, or events — and use them to make sense of new information
Ages 7 to 8Thinking skill