Tin Man Press

10/30/2020

"Not another worksheet!" That was the headline of one of the first magazine ads we ran when we were just starting the business, way back in 1980 or so. It's always been our goal to offer "worksheets" that are quirky and engaging and fun to do. Our books WakerUppers and Gotta Think! are good examples. Here's a sample activity from Gotta Think.

10/22/2020

Here at Tin Man Press, we're doing everything we can to help our customers navigate these difficult times. We are committed to continue to provide teachers and parents—and the children they care for—with prompt, reliable service. We hope our activites help keep those young minds engaged as so many have faced the prospect of closed classrooms.

10/22/2020

09/19/2020

Hey all - We haven't posted in awhile but will be better about keeping in touch. Rest assured that we're busy developing new products and staying diligent about filling orders promptly. Greta and Ted, bless their hearts, the founders of the company, are still coming up with wonderful new ideas.

06/16/2020

We're in the process of reducing our prices, just a bit, due to these difficult times. We know lots of kids are out of school and routines have changed. Our mission remains the same as it's always been - give kids an opportunity to think creatively and constructively, in ways that let them have fun in the process.

05/29/2020

We're working hard to digitize all of our products, and offer them at a reduced price. During these times, with so many kids stranded at home, we hope we can offer some thought-provoking (and fun) activities that sparks that innate intellectual curiosity. Thanks so much to all Tin Man Press customers for your years of support. Stay well.

11/03/2019

We’re nearly finished with the Grade 2 version of our whole-year critical and creative thinking program, Start Thinking. We promise! We only offer ideas of our own, and there are only four of us, so this always takes a little more time. Here’s a sample.

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09/23/2019

Our mission at Tin Man Press is to give kids a quick dose of critical and creative thinking every day. We're in the process of turning all of our activites into digital format. The goal is to offer the Tin Man way of thinking in the most accessible, affordable format.

08/22/2019

Both Ted and Greta Rasmussen, who founded Tin Man Press in 1979, remain active in the company, as do the next two generations of Rasmussens. But we all do other things, too. Ted and Greta are both accomplished artists. Here’s a painting Greta made a couple of years ago. It's a little strange—what's that owl up to, anyway? But so is Tin Man Press!

08/19/2019

Here’s a whole new Sunday night thing!

In addition to offering a weekly free activity, we’ll discount that product for the week to come. This week’s activity comes from the Grade 1 version of Start Thinking!, our whole-year critical and creative thinking program. Buy it for $30 this week and save $10.

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This week's activity asks the littles to look—really carefully. It comes from the Grade 1 version of our whole-year critical and creative thinking program, Start Thinking! Buy it for $30 this week and save $10! Answers: 1-7, 2-6, 3-9, 4-2, 5-8, 6-1, 7-4, 8-5, 9-3

08/15/2019

We wish everyone the very best in the new school year, whether it be in a classroom or household setting. We’re determined to make sure all kids get a daily dose of critical and creative thinking. That will help them in all aspects of their learning adventures!

08/12/2019

Here's an activity from the Grade 4 version of our whole-year thinking program, Start Thinking! This one concentrates on the letter "C," but the real point is to give kids a daily dose of creative thinking challenges that they don't get in their regular curriculum.

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08/04/2019

Think of Letter Getters as texting that’s good for kids’ brains! Here’s a sample—we certainly hope Y E I. (you enjoy it!)

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07/28/2019

A lot of kids are reluctant to attempt any sort of artwork. This week’s free activity offers one Tin Man Press strategy to overcome that reluctance. It asks kids to make quick little drawings in a fun and creative way. The activity comes from our Thinkables packet, Smart Art II.

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07/01/2019

Think of this week's free activity as an introduction to the overall Tin Man goal of helping kids become more critical, more flexible thinkers. It's Grade 1, Week 1, Day 1 of our whole-year program, Start Thinking!

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06/17/2019

Nifty Fifty is a wonderful resource for filling those 5 or 10-minute gaps that pop up many school days. You'll find 500 surprising questions about 50 familiar subjects. Do you think there is more water in an orange or in a potato? Why don't people fly kites at night? Why don't stop signs come in different colors or shapes? Let the conversations begin!

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