Parent Information

Important Note: Tools of the Mind is a teacher-training program for implementation in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms. The program is available for purchase only by schools or school districts.

Children may be enrolled in Tools of the Mind classrooms in schools that have adopted the program.

Please contact your local school district to find out whether they have adopted or are planning to adopt the Tools of the Mind program.

If you are interested in learning more about the Tools of the Mind program, we recommend Tools of the Mind: The Vygotskian Approach to Early Childhood Education (2nd ed.). Bodrova, E. & Leong, D. J. (2007). Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice Hall.

Overview

How can parents support the development of mature play skills in playgroups?
Tips to help parents encourage mature play skills that build independence and self regulation in playgroups.

Does my early childhood program promote mature make-believe play?
Describes what to look for when shopping for an early childhood program that promotes the development of self regulation.

Make-believe play at home
How to promote mature play at home based on children’s age groups.

Scholastic Parent and Child article for parents about play
Dr. Deborah Leong's insights on helping children regulate their emotions, build language and literacy, and play to learn. February 2008.