Thunkies - Think with Imagination

Think with Imagination

Rhodes' Educational Trust: The Purpose

Imagination, creativity and the skills of metacognition are among the essential tools of the mind for your children now and for their future. The Trust brings all these skills to you and your family, drawn from Jerry Rhodes’ unique research and world-wide teaching on Thinking-Intentions, affectionately known as ‘Thunks’ and for children called ‘Thunkies’.

For Families

Parents are the most important educators of their children. You are developing all their thinking skills as you listen, talk and play with them. Our family-friendly books, games and activities enrich what you do. They give you easy access to a new pathway into metacognition.

Metacognition in everyday life: we all do it

How much do you do it?

First, discover how your own metacognition plays into your family life. Our unique resources take you on a journey into your own Thinking-Intentions.

Home Alone Harry

Our First Children’s Picture Book

Harry is a mischievous young dog, adored by his family, Dad and Mum, Maisie and Max. Meet the magical Thunkies for metacognition and discover how they save Harry when he causes chaos in the home.

What people think about Home Alone Harry

“I read this to my 4 year old, Lily-May and the dog, Alfie, who joins us every evening for story time. This was a fun book to read together. At just 4 years old Lily-May understood why Harry was seen as being ‘naughty’”

Happy L-M

“This is such an intriguing concept. A children’s book that is so much more than just a picture book, instead it teaches young children the basics of something called ‘metacognition’ or ‘thinking about thinking’”

Emma R

“I like the positive ethos of this story, which reinforces the idea, that things are not always perfect the first time. Sometimes, you have to work at understanding how someone thinks before you can live or work together in harmony.”

Jane H

“Written by experts, Home Alone Harry is the perfect book to help young children understand both the HOW and WHY of dog training. I absolutely love it! If you have young children and are welcoming a dog into your house, you need this book.”

Lexi R