Welcome to Thinking Tools
The bridge to deeper reasoning and richer writing, now included for all Toolbox customers.
The Link Between Thinking and Writing
Designed to teach one of the hardest skills in education—reasoning—Thinking Tools helps students move beyond simply presenting ideas to building powerful, logical, and well-connected arguments. Inside each Toolbox Writing Tool, students now find a unique panel of visual reasoning models that guide them in constructing their thinking.
Each tool represents a unique way to reason through a problem, guiding students to think critically, explore different perspectives, and craft writing that takes the reader on a clear and purposeful journey. With Thinking Tools, reasoning becomes something students can see, interact with, and achieve with confidence. The result is writing that flows logically, engages the reader, and shows deep understanding.
A New Way to Teach Reasoning
Instead of explaining complex thinking in abstract terms, teachers can now show it clearly and step by step. Each tool provides a simple framework for modelling how analysis, evidence, and perspective connect to form a deeper understanding. Lessons become more explicit, writing instruction becomes more consistent, and students begin to grasp the why behind strong reasoning. Thinking Tools provides teachers with a practical, time-saving way to develop critical thinking, enhance classroom discussions, and guide students toward more thoughtful and structured writing.
Bring Your Students' Reasoning to Life
No more information dumps or random ideas—just clear, structured thinking they can see. Each tool gives students a way to build their reasoning journey step by step, guiding them to explore multiple perspectives, connect evidence, and form deeper insights. As they move through different Thinking Tools, they’re not just learning to write; they’re learning how to think—critically, creatively, and logically. It’s a cognitive playground where curiosity meets structure, and every paragraph becomes part of a bigger, more powerful story of understanding.
Witness a Whole-School Shift in Student Thinking
At a whole-school level, Thinking Tools builds a shared language for reasoning and writing. Every classroom, from English to Science, begins to speak the same language of structured thinking and clear communication. Students learn to analyse, question, and connect ideas in consistent ways, no matter the subject. Teachers benefit from aligned expectations and shared teaching strategies that make reasoning explicit across the curriculum. Thinking Tools doesn’t just strengthen individual learners—it creates a culture of reasoning that runs through the heart of the school.
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