The Thinking Desk

The Thinking Desk: Thinking is Messy…Make Space for It

The Thinking Desk is a flexible, student-centered workspace that supports how kids think, move, and learn. With a magnetic whiteboard surface and sit-to-stand design, it transforms any classroom into a hub of active, visible learning. The desk tilts 90° upright for easy turning, quick transitions, or space-saving storage—perfect for classrooms that thrive on movement and collaboration.

Inspired by Dr. Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms framework, The Thinking Desk was designed to support vertical, non-permanent surfaces (VNPS) and the student mobility and visibility of thinking that BTC promotes. It helps create an environment where learners take risks, share ideas, and engage in genuine problem-solving.

Key Features:

• Sit-to-stand height for flexible, ergonomic learning
• Writable, magnetic whiteboard surface for modeling and collaboration
• 90° tilt-up for easy turning, transitions, and compact storage
• Lightweight and movable for fast classroom reconfiguration
• Durable, school-ready construction
• Space-saving for crowded classrooms

Why Schools Love It:

The Thinking Desk qualifies for a wide range of education funding sources, including:

• Flexible, innovative seating and active learning grants
• STEM and STEAM innovation funds
• ESSER and Title I allocations
• Special education and inclusion supports
• School-site CTE, Mathematics, etc., budgets
• Special government grants that support women-owned small businesses

Designed by educators who understand that thinking is messy, The Thinking Desk helps schools make space for it—empowering classrooms to bring the Building Thinking Classrooms vision to life.

Recommended for groups of 2-3.

Dimensions:
Whiteboard Surface: 48" x 24" (120 cm x 60 cm)
Adjustable Desk Height: 30"–46" (75 cm–117 cm)
Whiteboard Tilt Height: 40"–57" (103 cm–145 cm)

Patent Protected: 63/711,201