1. How to Help your Child be a Successful Learner! September 2010

2. Outcomes of ‘A Curriculum for Excellence’: Curriculum for Excellence Responsible Citizens Effective Contributors Confident Individuals Successful Learners

3. SUCCESSFUL Learners with.. Enthusiasm & motivation for learning Enthusiasm & motivation for learning Determination to reach high standards of achievement Determination to reach high standards of achievement Openness to new thinking & ideas Openness to new thinking & ideas

4. …and who are able to: Use literacy, communication & numeracy skills Use literacy, communication & numeracy skills Use technology for learning Use technology for learning Think creatively & independently Think creatively & independently Learn independently & as part of a group Learn independently & as part of a group Make reasoned evaluations Make reasoned evaluations Link & apply different kinds of learning in new situations Link & apply different kinds of learning in new situations

5. Successful Learners Motivated Motivated Learn how to learn Learn how to learn Understand that learning is for life Understand that learning is for life Are able to transfer skills Are able to transfer skills

6. We carefully plan activities which allow… Decision Making Investigating Problem Solving

7. We consistently promote… Curiosity Independence Confidence Creativity/Imagination Fun and enjoyment

8. How you can help at home… …build on from what we are doing

9. And to do this they first have to be: ‘Ready’ to learn   Sleep   Diet   Fitness

10. Active Learning… Regular opportunities for physical activity Regular opportunities for physical activity Talk, talk, talk & listen Talk, talk, talk & listen Take every opportunity to read Take every opportunity to read Baking Baking Model making Model making Visits or excursions Visits or excursions Technologies Technologies Joining clubs Joining clubs Play with other children Play with other children Find a learning opportunity in everyday tasks Find a learning opportunity in everyday tasks