The first step we must take in teaching a child how to learn is to teach them to be curious about the world. That means surrounding them with things to be curious about and demonstrating a curiosity and desire to learn in everything we teach. We should never answer a child's question with "Just because" or "that's just the way it is" or "because I said." If we don't know the answer, admit it and let them know we wish we did. If we can't tell them, we should be honest. Help them understand that there is so much to learn that they are only beginning and where they are is just the first step in a never ending journey. We must demonstrate a desire to learn about them. We must let them ask the tough questions. We must be truthful and most of all be willing to teach beyond the lesson we planned.