OUR CURRICULUM. Tools of the Mind is a research-based early childhood program that builds strong foundations for school success by promoting intentional and self-regulated learning in preschool- and kindergarten-aged children. 
 
The curriculum combines activities specifically designed to promote self-regulation with activities that focus on academic skills, while also giving children the opportunity to practice self-regulation/executive function skills.  Instruction in these classrooms is based on a comprehensive theory of learning and development—the Vygotskian approach.

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According to Vygotsky, “A child’s greatest achievements are possible in play, achievements that tomorrow will become her basic level of real action.” The features of play that support development include imaginary situations, the roles children act out, and the rules children follow while acting out their pretend scenarios.