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The Opportunity Thinker is
the publisher of all official de Bono school materials sold on this
site. The McQuaig Group Inc. holds all the copyrights. You will know you are
receiving approved de Bono school materials because they will include ©The McQuaig Group
Inc. on each item. Most de Bono school products will also include
our exclusive
de Bono for Schools logo.
Product development director
Lynda Curtin has been an active practitioner of de Bono Thinking
Systems tools since 1992. She is one of only 37 Master Trainers
worldwide. It is with this wealth of experience that she is leading the
development of a line of school products that are practical, sturdy, colorful,
affordable, and useful. They are designed to
appeal to teachers, faculty, administrators, board members, parents, and students of all ages.
All of our de Bono school
products are designed with stewardship in mind--to maintain the
integrity and copyright of these timeless thinking tools. We ask that
you abide by and respect the copyrights.
Highlights
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Most of our products are
produced in the United States. This ensures quicker turnaround for re-orders and
special orders.
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The back covers of our
books feature "Quick Summaries" of the tool to help
learners develop confidence faster.
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Our summary
cards, bookmarks, and wallet/pocket cards are favorite items. We believe students will be
compelled to keep these tools at the end of each school year when they
throw out all of their old notebooks.
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We know teachers are
trained to teach. With this in mind, teachers can choose to learn
our tools through self study or by attending an interactive learning
event led by one of our de Bono method experts.
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We have worked hard to keep
prices affordable and quality high by offering value packages of 50 on
many items.
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Our products are
warehoused in a state of the art distribution facility staffed with
experienced order fulfillment employees.
Product Reviews
Learning to Love
Literature with Six Thinking Hats: Reproducible Activity Sheets for
Teachers and Home Schoolers. This is a terrific two-volume program
developed by an award winning teacher, Diane Kaye Till.
 Volume 1 is for grades 1-3 and is based on these beloved
children's books:
Price: $34.97
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 Volume 2 is for Grades 1-6 and is based on these
beloved children's books:
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Amelia Bedelia and the
Baby, Grades 1 & 2
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The Chocolate Touch,
Grades 3 & 4
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The Bridge to
Terabithia, Grades 5 & 6
Price: $34.97
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Each volume is
filled with reproducible activity sheets which really extends the
learning time devoted to each story book. 12 Six
Thinking Hats activities for each story book are included. The
reproducible activity sheets make this series very affordable as each
teacher only needs to buy the activity book once. We also sell the story books as
not all schools will have them in their libraries. Some schools buy
extra story books and provide each student with a copy as a “read along.”
CoRT Thinking Lessons
CoRT
1 Breadth Thinking Tools is available. CoRT 1 has been updated
to meet the needs of educators in the 21st Century. Colorful reproducible student work cards
are included in the 198 page Teachers Guide to help school districts with tight budgets.
A new option is also available--Student Notes--a 20 page full color
booklet at a great price $14.97. We also have a terrific plastic
pocket/wallet card that features the 10 icons to help students remember
the tools. A package of 10 is just $19.97. For teachers using PowerPoint
in the classroom we have a super PowerPoint presentation @ $69.97 which
follows the lesson plans and leaves space for creating your own practice
exercises. It is a real time saver for busy teachers.
Six Thinking Hats for Schools
A terrific line of student and teacher aids are
available--bookmarks, pocket/wallet cards, summary cards, and a
creativity card. For example, teachers will want to give each student a
bookmark when using the Learning to Love Literature series.
Six Thinking Hats®
Books
Our selection of soft cover
books is great for administrators, parents, and teachers to use as a study group
reading activity to spark discussion:
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Igniting Innovation by
Dr. David Tanner is a good one to take a look at. Schools are searching
for innovative solutions and will find Igniting Innovation to be
filled with simple practical ideas that work!
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Six Thinking Hats paperback by Dr.
Edward de Bono is a quick read and provides excellent support for
our school materials.
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