Tools of the Mind

Tools of the Mind is a comprehensive early childhood curriculum for preschool and kindergarten-age children and a professional development program designed to train teachers and administrators in Tools-specific pedagogy. Since its inception in the mid-1990s, Tools of the Mind has been implemented in a variety of early childhood settings including public and private preschools and kindergartens, charter schools, Even Start, and Head Start programs. Demographic composition of children in Tools classrooms is fairly diverse and includes high-poverty schools, ethnic minorities, children with special needs, and dual language learners. The educational backgrounds and experience of Tools-trained teachers also vary; those who have received the training include experienced teachers with master’s degrees, Head Start assistants with GED certificates or high school diplomas, and graduates of alternative teacher ...