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Tools of the Mind

Petersham Center School is currently implementing a research-based curriculum called TOOLS OF THE MIND (TOM) in its Kindergarten classroom. Here is some information about the program including:  TOM curriculum documents aligned with the Common Core Standards for math and literacy, DESE information, and articles of interest.

Currently the TOM program is being implemented in 18,000 P-K and Kindergarten classrooms in multiple states including Colorado, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.


TOOLS OF THE MIND RESOURCES

Tools of the Mind Website

Information from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Tools of the Mind Aligned with the Common Core Standards:  Math

Tools of the Mind Aligned with the Common Core Standards:  Literacy

Focus on Self-Regulation/What is Self-Regulation?


 

ARTICLES
  • Tools of the Mind: A Case Study of Implementing the Vygotskian Approach in American Early Childhood and Primary Classes
    

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