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Keep trying when it's hard

Learning to Learn · Learning to Learn · ages 5-6
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  1. Nia is learning to skip. Which sentence says she has decided not to try again?

    • I need a rest before I try.
    • I will never try skipping again.
    • I need a hint for my next try.

  2. Ben's puzzle feels hard, but he wants to keep working. What could he do?

    • Try another piece
    • Put every piece away
    • Leave the puzzle forever

  3. Taking a break and coming back can be part of keeping going.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. Which child uses help to keep learning?

    • Leo asks for a hint, then tries.
    • Ana asks someone to finish it all.
    • Sam leaves and never returns.

  5. Zoe's block tower keeps falling. She notices its bottom is narrow. What could she test next?

    • Use the same narrow bottom
    • Stop using all blocks forever
    • Try making the bottom wider

  6. Feeling upset about a hard task means you cannot learn it.

    Circle one:   True   False

  7. Priya's paper tears when she rubs hard with an eraser. Which clue helps her choose what to change?

    • Her paper is on the table.
    • Her pencil has a blue case.
    • She rubs hard before it tears.

  8. Milo is tired of practicing a new drawing. Which plan leaves room for learning later?

    • Rest now and never draw again.
    • Rest now and try after a snack.
    • Keep drawing even if his hand hurts.
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Answer key

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  1. I will never try skipping again. · A rest or a hint leaves room for another try. Saying she will never try again ends that plan.
  2. Try another piece · Trying another piece gives Ben another attempt at the puzzle.
  3. True · The learning continues when you return to the task.
  4. Leo asks for a hint, then tries. · Leo uses a hint and then makes his own attempt.
  5. Try making the bottom wider · Making the bottom wider changes the part Zoe noticed. She can test whether it helps.
  6. False · You can feel upset and still learn. A break or a hint may help.
  7. She rubs hard before it tears. · The tear follows hard rubbing. Priya could test a lighter touch.
  8. Rest now and try after a snack. · Milo can rest and return later. He does not need to work through pain.
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