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Turn your child's lesson PDF into an editable mind map

Upload a worksheet, chapter, or class notes and get a mind map your child can follow, expand, and reshape as they learn.

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Why a custom map beats a generic printable

Printable mind map for kids PDF pages are handy for coloring and a quick overview, but they rarely match the chapter your child is reading this week. A map built from that exact lesson uses the same vocabulary and examples the teacher used.

  • Works with PDFs, Word files, slides, and photos of worksheets
  • Keeps the map editable so you can match your child's level
  • Lets you open and close branches to focus on one idea at a time
  • Free plan lets you study in the browser, and Plus adds PDF export
Example kids mind map topics
Life cycle of a butterflyEgg · Caterpillar · Chrysalis · Adult butterfly
Water cycleEvaporation · Condensation · Precipitation · Collection
Parts of a plantRoots · Stem · Leaves · Flower
Inner planetsMercury · Venus · Earth · Mars
Community helpersFirefighters · Doctors · Mail carriers · Teachers
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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or photos of pages, and the map follows the actual content your child is studying.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or add branches so the map matches how your child thinks about the topic.

Explorable layout

Open and close branches to focus on one idea at a time, which keeps younger learners from getting overwhelmed.

How it works

Upload the lesson

Add a PDF, Word file, slides, or a photo of the page. Plain text notes work too.

Review the map

Check the main branches and sub-points against the lesson, then edit anything that needs changing.

Study and test

Explore the map together, then have your child redraw it from memory to see what stuck.

Start with one page or one chapter. Four to six main branches, each with two or three short sub-points, is usually enough for children to remember the structure. You can expand the map later as the topic grows.

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Frequently asked questions

How many branches should a kids mind map have?

Most young learners do well with four to six main branches, each with two or three short sub-points. Fewer, clearer branches are easier to remember than a crowded page.

How do I help a child study with a mind map?

Have them redraw the map from memory, then compare it with the original. Asking them to explain each branch out loud is a quick way to find the gaps.

Can I export the mind map as a PDF?

Yes, PDF export is included with the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study and explore maps in the browser without exports.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.