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History // Historical Thinking

Recognise that different people can give different accounts of the same event — and that both can be genuine while still disagreeing

Personal & Social Development // Self-Awareness

Notice what you are feeling and put a name to it — being able to label an emotion is the first step to understanding and managing it

Personal & Social Development // Self-Awareness

Understand that feelings and actions are separate — you can feel something strongly without having to act on it straight away

Personal & Social Development // Self-Awareness

Notice patterns in your own reactions — 'I tend to respond like this when I'm tired, left out, or put on the spot'

Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

Ask for help when you've had a go yourself and are still stuck — knowing when to ask is a skill in itself

Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

Keep trying when something feels hard — making mistakes and trying again is how learning happens

Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

After finishing a task, look back at what you did and ask yourself: does this seem right?

Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

Notice the feeling of not understanding — recognise when something is confusing rather than reading or listening past it

Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

Before starting something new, stop and think: what do I already know about this topic?

Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

Make a simple plan before starting a task: what do I need to do, and what should I do first?

Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

After learning something new, explain it in your own words — to yourself, a family member, or even a toy

Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

Look for connections between new ideas and things you already know — how does this fit with what I've learned before?

Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

When your first approach isn't working, try a different one — being flexible about strategies is part of being a good learner

Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

Spot patterns and recurring structures — in numbers, words, nature, sounds, or events — and use them to make sense of new information