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Learning 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 skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Learning from MistakesWhen you get something wrong, investigate why — what did you misunderstand or overlook? Analysing errors is one of the most powerful ways to learn
Ages 8 to 9Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Understanding WhyGo beyond knowing *that* something is true — ask *why* it is true and *how* it works
Ages 8 to 9Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Describing Rules & PatternsWhen you notice a pattern repeating, describe it as a rule that works every time — then test whether the rule holds in new cases
Ages 8 to 9Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Transferring SkillsRecognise when a skill or strategy learned in one subject or situation can be applied in a completely different one
Ages 8 to 9Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Choosing a StrategyBefore starting a study task, choose a deliberate strategy; after finishing, evaluate honestly whether that strategy actually helped
Ages 9 to 10Thinking skillLearning to Learn // Learning to Learn
Reflecting After LearningAfter completing a piece of learning, reflect on the process: what helped most, what was confusing, and what would you do differently next time?
Ages 9 to 10Thinking skill