Thinking at Every Desk

How four simple thinking skills will transform your teaching, students, classroom, and school.

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Frustrated that their university students arrive unable to think, two professors set out on a journey to change schools. Bringing their research to the real world, they sparked an educational revolution with their audacious vision to teach thinking to every student in America.  Thinking at Every Desk is a snapshot of their continued work with educators and schools across America.  It is a practical guide to the DSRP Method—four simple thinking skills that have a ripple effect on everything you do as an educator. Read this book to:

  • Learn to use a practical Method to teach your students to think—from PreK to PhD.
  • Seamlessly blend advanced thinking skills and content in any subject area or grade.
  • Prepare every student for the challenges of the 21st century.
  • Align classroom practice with your district’s best practices.
  • Reconnect with the art and science of teaching.

Thinking at Every Desk is available for order now, or you can download Chapter One of the book for free.

What Educators are Saying about this Book

"We trained our whole school in the Patterns of Thinking and have seen students engaged in learning like never before."
- Chris Dickens, Principal, 2009 School Bell Award Winner

"Dr. Cabrera is the Einstein of Education."
- Mary Ann Ryan, Director of Office of Elementary Instruction

"Dr. Cabrera and Dr. Colosi are able to explain complex ideas in ways that are straightforward and fascinating. They are engaging and brilliant."
- Jennifer Orr, Teacher


"DSRP has brought to the surface all that we know as educators but couldn’t put into words. Through the use of this theory and tools my students will have a better chance to access the curriculum that is being provided."
- Lenor A. Cummings, Preschool Special Education Teacher


"The DSRP Method transformed my teaching practice. It has impacted everything from planning to implementation to assessment."
- Megan Callahan, Head Start Teacher

"If we teach students to use DSRP then they can truly solve any problem or manipulate any idea."
- Lauren Shernoff, Teacher


"Students of all ages are able to make connections through using the DSRP Method. It is an essential tool for 21st century learners."
- Lee Ginenthal, District Staff Developer


"The DSRP Method has given me a concrete structure for understanding my own thinking and has helped me provide my students with a framework upon which to build new knowledge and thinking skills."
- Shannon Maxson, Teacher Center Director