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Offerings

Preschool

Comprehensive preschool program with curriculum and professional development

For teachers

Building self-regulation, school readiness and social skills through every activity

For administrators

Meeting the needs of your preschool community, teachers and families

For families

Learning, growing and thriving for every unique preschooler no matter what

kindergarten

Comprehensive kindergarten program with curriculum and professional development

For teachers

Building self-regulation, academic skills and social experience through every activity

For administrators

Meeting the needs of your kindergarten community, teachers and families

For families

Learning, growing and thriving for every unique kindergartener no matter what

a bite of tools

A bite of our program through research-based and actionable professional development

For early childhood

Re-energize teachers and improve child outcomes with actionable classroom strategies

Beyond early childhood

Apply the award-winning principles of Tools in elementary classrooms and beyond

Easing into the school year with playful learning at home

How can Tools families support children in a smooth start to the school year? Ease the transition by encouraging playful learning at home. Here are some tips to get started!

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Our unique approach

Tools for thought

Our inspiration

Check out what we’re reading and watching: all in the spirit of early childhood education and self-regulation development.

Our thinking

Hear from the minds behind Tools of the Mind. Read our research, watch our presentations and so much more.

Our community

See Tools in action in schools throughout the country and beyond. Meet the inspiring educators who bring Tools to life every day.

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Our youngest learners still struggle, years after COVID-19 closed schools

The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools—for over a year in some cases. Students struggled as they returned to classroom learning, and schools still battle the learning loss that resulted. But what about young children who only began school after the pandemic? They face challenges, too. Why?

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About

Our history

For over 30 years, Tools has applied neuroscience and developmental theory to develop transformational teaching practices and curriculum. Check out our journey from theory and research to practice.

Endorsed educators

There are teachers and coaches. And then there are Tools teachers and Tools Coaches. Get ready to meet some highly skilled Tools practitioners.

Our partners

Meet the incredible organizations whose generous support makes the work we do possible. We honor the difference they’re making in the lives of teachers and children.

Our dedicated board

Our board of directors are renowned leaders in and beyond the field of early childhood education. We’re lucky to have their oversight of the Tools organization.

Our talented team

A dedicated team of professionals collaborate in the development and delivery of Tools of the Mind’s professional development and curriculum.

Wall of love

Tools families truly appreciate their children’s teachers. Read about their firsthand experience with our inspired educators. Are you a Tools family? Recognize your Tools teachers now.

Meet a Tools Teacher of the Month

Here’s your chance to take a peek at what’s happening in real Tools classrooms.

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