I didn’t start building till I was 25 years old.  Well that isn’t quite true. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of my sister, myself,  and neighborhood friends building soap box derby cars, forts and kites. The technology was crude,  wheels fell off, steering failed, but we had great times. We also had a great time building forts in the woods. When I was in middle school I remember another neighborhood project where we built a giant kite. It

I’m no expert on the Montessori Method. Maybe there’s details I’m not fond of. I still want to declare: I Love Maria Montessori!Here’s why:I’ve been studying Rudolph Flesch, the reading wars, the ed wars, John Dewey, and all points in between. Along the way I learned a lot about Montessori, and her losing, bruising battle with America's top educators. Mainly, I learned that she deserved to win.Montessori was the first female doctor in Italy, graduating in 1896. You know she was extremely smart

by Jim Zorn Montessori distance learning courses are designed for continuing education in the field of child education. These programs help to develop excellent teaching credentials and provide extensive practical training in Montessori education. These days, most comprehensive distance learning programs are available for aspiring Montessori teachers worldwide. Montessori distance learning programs include Montessori methodology and practice, five of the most important ideas in Montessor

by Deanna Mascle This is the time of year when the parents of many preschoolers must decide where their child will attend school in the fall. I wanted to take this opportunity to share my experience with Montessori preschool education. My son is completing his second year in a Montessori preschool program and attended from the age of 3 1/2. I chose Montessori for several reasons. First, my son is a bright, inquisitive child who already had a sound grounding in recognition of his alpha