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  • Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

    Asking for Help

    Ask 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 skill
  • Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

    Persisting When It's Hard

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

    Ages 5 to 6Thinking skill
  • Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

    Checking Your Own Work

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

    Ages 5 to 6Thinking skill
  • Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

    Feeling of not understanding

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

    Ages 6 to 7Thinking skill
  • Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

    Thinking Before Starting

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

    Ages 6 to 7Thinking skill
  • Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

    Planning a Task

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

    Ages 6 to 7Thinking skill
  • Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

    Teaching It Back

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

    Ages 7 to 8Thinking skill
  • Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

    Connecting New & Old Ideas

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

    Ages 7 to 8Thinking skill
  • Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

    Trying a New Approach

    When 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 skill
  • Learning to Learn // Learning to Learn

    Spotting Patterns

    Spot 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