4B´s before me - a strategy to encourage independence in the classroom. Can the children ask themselves the following: I´ve really tried to think about this one, showing determination and attention. I´ve checked around the classroom and used the board to help me. I have looked back through my book for previous learning that might be useful. I have asked a friend who might be able to support me. I have tried all these things and I am still unsure, now I can go and ask my teacher.