There is no secret formula behind a child’s success. At CURIOO, we see the same truth across every Studio, every country, and every age group: children do well when they develop the right learning behaviours. These behaviours, including curiosity, self-confidence, persistence, planning, problem-solving, and independence are not “nice to have.” They are the foundation upon which all academic achievement and the life-outcomes of children are built.
Research from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) consistently shows that students who develop strong learning behaviours achieve higher outcomes, participate more confidently, and adapt more effectively as learning becomes more complex. These findings align directly with what we observe in our classrooms. When a child learns how to learn, they accelerate in what they learn.
Curiosity drives children to ask questions, explore possibilities, and stay engaged. Selfconfidence enables them to believe they can overcome the inevitable challenges we all face. Persistence helps them keep going through mistakes, something every learner must face.
Planning gives children the structure to manage tasks, while problem-solving teaches them to think independently. Independence allows them to take responsibility for their own learning and drives their intrinsic motivation to improve (without Parent involvement).
These behaviours do not appear automatically. They must be taught, modelled, and reinforced. This is why our programs intentionally weave learning behaviours into every English, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Technology experience. When a child builds a prototype, completes a reading comprehension task, or solves a real-world problem, we guide them to use these behaviours consciously and consistently.
Parents often ask us how to prepare their child for a fast-changing, AI-driven world. Our answer is always the same: focus on learning behaviours. Knowledge will change. Technology will change. But the behaviours that drive lifelong learning remain constant.
Strong learning behaviours are the greatest gift you can give your child because once they master these, success becomes a repeatable habit, not a mysterious outcome.