Theory of Mind
Introducing Theory of Mind–dedicated to producing quality iPhone apps geared for young learners. New releases include Little Bot, an iPhone children’s book about a small robot explorer, and What’s This?, another iPhone children’s book about visual perspective. Theory of Mind’s teaching style is play-based learning. Applications are written to supplement natural explorative learning.
Name Origin
Theory of Mind – the ability to understand that others’ perception, knowledge, and perspective are different than one’s own. This realization is a fundamental social skill developed in early childhood.
Rating System
Theory of Mind’s applications are divided into three main groups:
Toddler – targets young children approximately 1-3 years old. Course motor skills are developed using vivid imagery and audio cues. Applications have strong tactile foundations.
Preschool – targets children approximately 3-5 years old. Applications are aimed to improve fine motor skills, social problem solving, eye tracking, basic math skills, and speech.
Primary – targets children approximately 5 years old and older. Applications are aimed to improve cognitive skills especially within mathematics and reading.
Little Bot’s
Big Adventure
Little Bot’s Big Adventure is a story about a curious, little robot that explores the world around him. His world, the inside of a large apartment, becomes a playground for discovery. Everyday objects are refreshed with new eyes.
The app has a book format with the ability to read text aloud. Haikus narrate the story of Little Bot on his journey. The book promotes playful curiosity including themes about thoughtful inquiry, personal perspective, and exploration as a journey.
Screenshots
Credits
Audio playback with Denshion SimpleSoundEngine
Page_Turn_17 and Page_Turn_28 by Koops from freesound.org
What’s This?
What’s This? Our world, up close. What’s this? fosters investigation and learning through nature and photography. Images are chosen and displayed to promote attention to detail and improve abstract thinking.
What’s This? progresses by presenting a series of dual photographs. The first image is taken up close, filling the screen with details and textures while posing the question, What’s This? The following image shows the object in its entirety with explanation. The app has a book format with option to read aloud.
Screenshots
Credits
Audio playback with Denshion SimpleSoundEngine
Page_Turn_17 and Page_Turn_28 by Koops from freesound.org
About
Theory of Mind was founded by a husband and wife pair who share a passion for education and learning. New devices and technology are enabling tools which can greatly facilitate learning for smaller children. With these tools Theory of Mind creates fun, interactive playgrounds that enrich learning abilities and enhance the educational experience especially for younger learners.
Robert, Co-founder
Robert is an electrical engineer through and through with a penchant for teaching and learning. Robert received his BS and MS at Stanford University in Electrical Engineering and is currently working for Intel. Projects and interest include everything from hardware and software design to optics and physics. When not engaged in engineering projects, Robert can be found with his first love, his wife.
Jennifer, Co-founder
Jennifer is a nursery school teacher at Stanford’s Bing Nursery School. She received her BA in Human Biology with emphasis in Child and Adolescent Development from Stanford University. Jennifer’s specialty is teaching and interacting with small children especially developing cognitive and fine motor skills. She is an accomplished singer and designer. Jennifer has a passion for crafting and making things especially projects with jewelry, candles, or knitting.
