Classroom Walkthrough Tools (PreK–12)

Meaningful instructional leadership begins with noticing teaching and learning clearly. THOMA’s leveled classroom walkthrough books help school leaders observe instruction with purpose, identify patterns, and support teachers through thoughtful, evidence‑based conversations. These tools strengthen shared expectations, deepen instructional dialogue, and support responsive school improvement across PreK–12 settings.

Each book includes structured walkthrough pages, instructional lenses, reflective prompts, and guidance for noticing instruction with clarity and care.

Preschool Classroom Walkthrough Book

Early Childhood Instructional Notes for PreK Supports leaders in noticing play‑based learning, communication, engagement, routines, regulation, and early foundational skills in preschool classrooms.

Use in: preschool programs • early childhood walkthroughs • school improvement cycles

K–2 Classroom Walkthrough Book

Early Elementary Instructional Notes Supports leaders in noticing early literacy and numeracy foundations, communication, engagement, routines, regulation, and instructional clarity in K–2 classrooms.

Use in: instructional coaching • early elementary walkthroughs • school improvement cycles

Grades 3–6 Classroom Walkthrough Book

Later Elementary Instructional Notes Helps leaders observe reasoning, collaboration, academic behaviors, instructional clarity, access to learning, and student participation across upper elementary classrooms.

Use in: leadership walkthroughs • MTSS • instructional conversations

Middle School Classroom Walkthrough Book

Instructional Notes for Grades 6–8 Supports leaders in noticing engagement, communication, peer dynamics, academic behaviors, instructional design, and access to learning across middle school settings.

Use in: leadership team walkthroughs • coaching cycles • school improvement work

High School Classroom Walkthrough Book

Instructional Notes for Grades 9–12 Helps leaders understand older learners’ engagement, collaboration, academic behaviors, instructional clarity, and response to support across secondary classrooms.

Use in: instructional leadership • department walkthroughs • student support teams

THOMA walkthrough tools help leaders remain curious, interpret instructional patterns thoughtfully, and support teachers through meaningful, evidence‑based conversations that strengthen learning across all classrooms.