THE FOUR R’S FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING

The Four R’s are: Resourcefulness Resilience Reflectiveness Reciprocity

Resourcefulness The Squirrel KS1 I use lots of different things to help me. KS2 I know ‘where to go’ and ‘what to do’ to support my learning.

Resourcefulness The Squirrel A resourceful learner: Uses imagination. Asks good questions. Learns in different ways. Works well with others.

Resilience The Tortoise KS1 I always try my best. KS2 I ‘stick at it’ even when things are really difficult or challenging.

Resilience The Tortoise A resilient learner: Has a positive attitude. Is interested in what they are doing. Works towards targets. Keeps practising and trying. Knows their strengths and weaknesses and strives to improve.

Reflectiveness The Owl KS1 I think about what I do. I think about what I have done. I think about what might be possible. KS2 I can learn from past experiences. I can consider all possibilities.

Reflectiveness The Owl A reflective learner: Asks ‘why?’ and ‘how?’ Stays calm. Listens to and considers different options. Learns from mistakes. Thinks about how they learned in the past. Considers where they can use their learning in the future.

Reciprocity The Dog KS1 I can learn on my own. I can learn from other people. KS2 I can work independently. I can listen to others. I can work with and help others. I know when to work on my own and when to work with other people.

Reciprocity The Dog A reciprocal learner: Can listen to and empathise with others. Can work well independently. Can work well as part of a team. Can use their skills to help others. Knows when to work independently and when to work with other people.

Things that can be done at home to help with the 4 R’s… Resourcefulness Make sure children check that they have all of the resources they will need ready. Encourage children to ask questions and find out for themselves. Encourage children to find their own things to do. If a problem cannot be solved easily see if there is another way to solve it. Use every day opportunities to learn. Visit the library. Visit a range of places.

Things that can be done at home to help with the 4 R’s… Resilience Encourage children to be determined and motivated. Encourage children to attempt puzzles and challenges. Never giving up. Having a ‘can do’ attitude. No failures…just keep trying! Instil confidence in all areas. Ensuring children are being responsible for themselves and their belongings. Being supportive. Praising. Helping children to learn how to deal with disappointment and failure.

Things that can be done at home to help with the 4 R’s… Reflectiveness Encouraging children to ask parents for help. Encouraging children to have the confidence to express when finding things difficult. Evaluating what has been done well/not well. What can be done better? Praise when something has been done well. Talking about homework, TV programmes etc. Ask what they have done and how they found it. Encourage children to think about how things will help now and in the future. Ask what children found difficult and how they solved the problem.

Things that can be done at home to help with the 4 R’s… Reciprocity Encourage children to use previous experience/knowledge to help them with a task. Give children the opportunity to work independently as well as collaboratively. Get children to observe tasks and then have a go themselves. Encourage children to help siblings etc with tasks. Give children the chance to voice their own opinions as well as to take part in discussions.