Teachers, we know you’re the real difference-makers. You’re in a unique position to shape children’s long-term school and life success.
When you walk into a Tools preschool, you see a world of intentional make-believe play. Tools preschoolers are busy building the foundational skills they’ll need for school and life. And they build these skills in the most age-appropriate way.
Every Tools activity builds foundational self-regulation and social skills while targeting school readiness essentials like:
Don’t just take it from us—hear what Tools teachers have to say.
My favorite thing about Tools of the Mind is that students make enormous progress in writing, math, self-regulation and language. Tools students are ready to learn, they have better self-regulation skills, they're able to work well with each other and they love coming to school.
There is no other curriculum that can develop your students' minds like Tools of the Mind.
As a teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience, my last ten years teaching Tools of the Mind have by far been the best! Observing the progress that preschoolers make in this program is nothing short of amazing. With Tools, all learners are successful no matter their age or ability.
The self-regulation that is occuring in our preschool classrooms is amazing. The self-regulation being built and developed here is helping students in the long run in their future educational career.
Tools has allowed me to feel less stressed when it comes to planning and prepping as the "work" is done by the students. They are so involved in prepping and creating their learning environments. Tools makes the children excited and happy to learn when they know they are in charge of what they do!
It’s a wonderful way of teaching and I see way more growth with Tools than previous curriculums. Tools of the Mind is AMAZING! I’d prefer to work in a Tools classroom than any other.
Preschool teachers, we know how much you have on your plate. You need a comprehensive curriculum that enables you to meet every child where they are and enables them to reach full potential.
Support each child’s development in a classroom with a wider range of skills than ever before
Cultivate a regulated, inclusive classroom culture that enables teachers to work 1:1 with each child
Be proactive in supporting self-regulation development to enable every child to better manage their emotions and behaviors
Build a foundation of school readiness to support each child’s success in kindergarten and beyond
Sustain meaningful relationships with families, creating a partnership to support each child's development
Provide equitable access to learning for all children, no matter what their unique needs may be
Tools activities evolve as children grow throughout the year. We design every activity so all children can learn, grow and thrive. Check out these videos from our preschool classrooms and see the power of Tools in action.
Teachers want to ensure children will leave their classrooms with the skills they need to be successful in kindergarten. Tools makes that possible and so much more. Check out the proven impact Tools has on child outcomes and teacher satisfaction.
Teachers, we know what you need because teachers helped us make Tools what it is today! Our comprehensive program includes a teacher-approved blend of curriculum, professional development and materials – everything you need to bring Tools to your classroom.
You’ll get a manual full of activities and a plan book designed to support and inspire you all year long. This gives you a running start then offers you the support and freedom to plan your own classroom activities and challenge levels. You’ll also get a kit full of preschool materials in English and Español to set up your classroom environment and easily launch Tools activities.
Every classroom gains access to a rich selection of digital resources, including a data dashboard, downloadable materials and more. You’ll be able to message with families in their native language and offer ways to support playful learning at home. Plus, you’ll get the Tools app full of ideas to implement, modify and add challenge to all Tools activities.
Teachers, here’s where it all comes together. You’ll get a dedicated Tools partner who will personalize your professional development on our digital TREE platform. Together, we’ll meet your unique children where they are and propel their development.
Because we’re based on neuroscience and Vygotskian theory, Tools is designed to meet every child where they are, no matter what their unique abilities.
Tools invites preschoolers to learn to play and play to learn, building the self-regulation and school readiness skills they’ll need for school and life. Through high-interest themes that teachers and children co-construct together, children are intrinsically motivated to learn, grow and thrive. This closes the achievement gap and makes learning accessible to all, no matter what.
Tools is the comprehensive early childhood program that develops every child’s self-regulation in every activity. Research shows that self-regulation is the biggest predictor of success in school and life.