This article involves theoretical analysis of the concept of self-image and its importance in developing the ability of learning to learn. Learning is a natural process but the desire to explore and assimilate are innate. Developing the ability of learning to learn for children has a major importance because it allows them to be adapted to the permanent changes that are taking place in society.Self-image is a structure that includes descriptions of aspects of the individual’s experience – aspirations, feelings, emotions, interests, abilities, skills, qualities and flaws, in conclusion of the list of all activities. In the formation of self-image the consciousness of own efficiency plays an extremely important role because it determines to the subject a particular motivational value, which in turn leads to an appreciable increase of the level of aspiration, considerably increases the perseverance and the investment of effort in the longer term.