Learning to learn (L2L) is an important component of lifelong learning. First, the article discusses various possible definitions of L2L and identifies the most comprehensible definition, which provides the basis for the analysis. Subsequently, it presents the results of a pilot study carried out in the early stage of primary education. This study measured the level of knowledge of Year 1 and Year 2 students in three cognitive domains (science, thinking and reading) and gathered questionnaire data for the measurement of the affective domains of effort and perseverance, academic self-esteem and perceived support from significant other.