Thinking Maps vs FirstEcho

For years Thinking Maps has been used in schools across the U.S. to successfully implement a visual language for learning and provide proven strategies for students to to build the critical thinking, problem-solving, comprehension, and communication skills necessary for academic success. With our first iteration of the Thinking Maps app we invite our training participants to track and access all areas of their training events. • See details about your active training events • Access downloadable and view-only resources • Receive reminders to appear for events • Get notified when you are registered for new events, and be the first to know when your certification is complete

FirstEcho helps parents teach baby sign language — one of the most effective ways to communicate with your child before they can speak. Why baby signing? Babies develop the motor skills to sign months before they can talk. Research shows that signing reduces frustration, strengthens the parent-child bond, and may support early language development. What you get: • Curated sign library with clear video demonstrations • Daily practice plans adapted to your baby's age and progress • Journey tracking to celebrate milestones as your baby learns • Care team sharing — invite grandparents and caregivers to stay in sync • Montessori-aligned approach: gentle, child-led, no pressure How it works: 1. Add your baby's profile 2. Get a personalized daily plan with 2-3 signs to practice 3. Watch video demos and practice during everyday moments 4. Track which signs your baby recognizes and produces 5. Share progress with your care team Designed for parents of babies 6 months and older. Start with everyday signs like "milk," "more," and "all done" — and watch your baby's world open up. Subscription details: • FirstEcho Premium Monthly — auto-renewing monthly subscription • FirstEcho Premium Annual — auto-renewing annual subscription • FirstEcho Premium Lifetime — one-time purchase, never renews Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://firstecho.app/privacy