Save the Date: Wednesday, August 12!
New school year, new rosters, new standards - and let's be honest, that fresh "where did I put that resource?" feeling. Good news: the Learning Nook is already stocked with exactly what you need to make the first few weeks smoother.
This Wednesday, we're rounding up 5 must-read posts and resource hubs worth bookmarking right now - from ready-to-use templates in The Toolkit, to standards-based lesson design with the eight Maps, to free back-to-school printables in the Swag Bag.
Stay tuned - the full roundup drops Wednesday on the Thinking Maps website.
New to Thinking Maps or don't have Learning Nook access yet? We'd love to help!
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08/07/2026
Thinking Maps Community-Check your inbox! The August issue of The Thinking Educator, a publication of The Thinking Maps Professional Learning Department, has landed, packed with tools to help you write your classroom's change story.
New to Thinking Maps? Discover how our tools can transform teaching and learning in your classroom. Contact us today to learn more:
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08/06/2026
Setting up your classroom this week or already have it set up? We want to see it! Tag us in your Thinking Maps displays: bulletin boards, wall displays, hallway displays outside the classroom-all of it counts! We'll be featuring our favorites, so show us that Thinking Maps magic!
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08/05/2026
The Thinking Maps Learning Cloud (TMLC) gives educators tools that spark ideas and model best practices-built to inspire your planning, not replace it.
Whether you're refining a single lesson or rethinking your planning process, TMLC meets you where you are and helps you get to strong instruction faster.
Explore the full Back-to-School Guide and see how TMLC can supercharge your planning this year. www.thinkingmaps.com
New to Thinking Maps? Call us at 800-243-9169, email [email protected], or visit thinkingmaps.com.
08/04/2026
"The data tells the story." That's what Kelly Logue, a teacher on special assignment at Lucia Mar Unified School District, said about their Thinking Maps journey:
+9.3 RIT points in 8th grade reading in ONE year
K-3 reading proficiency jumped from 66% → 76%
Middle school writing scores climbed from 5.56 → 6.19
The secret sauce? Fidelity. When Thinking Maps are used consistently, with real coaching and support behind them, the results speak for themselves.
Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/fHCq50ZwmNH
Want to see what Thinking Maps could do for YOUR district? Let's talk!
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08/01/2026
As the new school year takes shape, priorities look different for every school and district. What's rising to the top of your list this year? Building consistency across classrooms, strengthening coaching support, launching the Thinking Maps Learning Cloud, or something else entirely?
Drop your #1 priority in the comments below. We'd love to hear what's shaping your planning this year. New to Thinking Maps? Contact us to learn more:
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The countdown to the first bell is on! This Flow Map breaks down the journey from "Preparation Before the First Day" all the way through "First Day at School."
This Map was created using TMLC's AI tool, showing just how quickly educators and students can build clear, visual plans together. Try it yourself and see how a Flow Map can turn a chaotic first week into a confident one.
Wishing every teacher, student, and family a smooth and successful start to the school year!
Build your own Map at thinkingmaps.com
New to Thinking Maps? Contact us to learn more: 800-243-9169
07/29/2026
Did you know you might already have the budget for Thinking Maps? Swipe to see 3 ways districts are funding a culture of critical thinking this fall.
The payoff? Schools using Thinking Maps were 2.0x more likely to beat district reading growth and 2.7x more likely to beat district math growth!
Ready to explore your options? Every district's funding picture is different-let's map yours out together.
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07/28/2026
A culture of critical thinking doesn't happen by accident. It's built from day one, with the whole school, working together.
Start the year strong with three pieces working in tandem:
Foundations: A Visual Guide for Critical Thinking - Teacher's Guide, giving every classroom a shared visual language
Foundations: A Visual Guide for Critical Thinking - Coach's Guide, building sustained, in-building support that lasts well past a single workshop
Thinking Maps Learning Cloud: Map Builder, Assignments, Map Gallery, and The Learning Nook, so your staff can plan, build, and learn best practices anytime, online
Brain-based strategies. Implementation excellence. Proven results.
Ready to bring shared thinking to every K-12 classroom, every subject? Visit thinkingmaps.com or call 800-243-9169 to find out more.
New month, new ideas.
Inside the Thinking Maps Learning Cloud, "The Learning Nook" delivers fresh strategies, exemplar Maps, and classroom inspiration curated for K-12 educators and updated all year long. The Nook is your go-to resource for staying sharp on the tools that build a culture of critical thinking.
New to Thinking Maps? There's no better time to see what a shared visual language can do for your classrooms.
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