Thinking Habitats LLC develops learning programs based on empirical research and theory from the fields of psychology, education, neuroscience and leadership. Built on 12 years of research and practical teaching expertise, the firm's goal is to help students and professionals master all the skills associated with critical thinking, so they can learn faster and achieve more. The firm's proprietary patent-pending learning programs are based on the premise that all skills - including advanced critical thinking - are best learned in a positive, familiar context, with direct instruction, modeling of tasks, and dedicated practice time. The programs are also field-tested, and they have been proven to deliver significant learning gains in reading, writing, math and science. Importantly, these tests also show that all learners benefit, regardless of their reading competence.