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Teacher Of The Month for May – Francisco Delgado – Leo Politi Elementary, Los Angeles

One of L.A.’s best! Francisco Delgado is a dedicated kindergarten teacher for some very fortunate students at Leo Politi Elementary in Los Angeles, an exceptional school under the leadership of principal Brad Rumble. When Dream A World first met Mr. Delgado we were conducting our Secrets Of The Heart residency program for 105 students .[...]

Moorsetown, New Jersey – The Young Masters Little Wisdom Discovery Program is in full swing at Montessori Children’s House as students jump into unit four in this six week program. Spontaneity is a beautiful thing! Class began with an unexpected, but perfect, twist today when the children were frightened because of a spider. They were[...]

To all of the beautiful teachers and friends who participated in our workshop - Bunny Hull and Stephanie Pelly would like to thank you for choosing to be with them! They are here to help you do what you do best - teach our children how to become better human beings! [caption id="attachment_2628" align="alignleft" width="291"][...]

Vorhees, New Jersey – The Young Masters Discovery Program at Naudain Academy concluded last week. The extended day children proudly wore the headdresses they created as they received their certificates and shared what they had learned with their friends – the Secrets Of The Heart During the final celebration each Young Master held the microphone[...]

Voorhees, New Jersey – The children of Naudain Academy have been enjoying the Young Masters Little Wisdom Discovery Program every other week since November. Their mission has been to learn and practice the Secrets of The Heart based on the Young Masters Little Wisdom books. This past week they learned about the final secret in[...]

In celebration of Earth Day, master teacher Stephanie Pelly facilitated the Young Masters Discovery Program at Naudain Academy as they focused on this weeks “secret” CREATIVITY by working together on a group art project that now hangs in their classroom and the school hallways. The project all began as children discovered creativity by reading “Young Masters: The[...]

Voorhees, New Jersey – A class of enthusiastic students from Naudain Academy, a Montessori school, continued on their journey to self-discovery this week via Young Masters Little Wisdom Discovery Program as they learned about the next Secret of the Heart – COURAGE. Stephanie Pelly, the program facilitator began by reading Young Masters: Heart Of A[...]

San Francisco, CA – This past weekend Dream A World’s founder, Grammy Award-winner Bunny Hull was featured at the opening ceremony of the American Montessori Society Conference in San Francisco as she performed Peace In Our Land, the title track from her award winning album and book. Supported by 150 children from Northern California Montessori Schools, the[...]

Seattle, Washington – At the Center for Spiritual Living in Seattle we serve a large and fluctuating population of children on Sundays during our 2 services in 6 different classes. We have adapted the curriculum through 5th grade, with the older kids helping to tell the stories to younger children. The ideas and principles presented[...]

Vorhees, New Jersey – The Young Masters Little Wisdom Discovery program begin with the Young Masters pledge as a group. “I promise to use my gifts everyday, in every way, for I am a Young Master.” Several children wanted to say the pledge by themselves or with a friend or two. They took turns. One[...]

Voorhees, New Jersey – The children of Naudain Academy were excited to learn about The Hidden Treasure today and as they discovered the next Secret Of The Heart. Students had several guesses before Stephanie Pelly, the program facilitator, revealed the secret. “Is it love, friendship or sharing with your friends?” they asked. Stephanie slowly drew[...]

1. When did you start writing and what inspired you to start? I wrote a little bit when I was a child but I never really thought of becoming a writer until I was an adult. What inspired me was really strange. One day I was reading my brothers blog. He was just playing around[...]

Voohees, New Jersey – It was a rainy day and the children were ready for some indoor fun. The theme of imagination continued on their favorite day, the day Stephanie comes to conduct the Young Masters Little Wisdom Discovery program . As always Stephanie Pelly began with the Young Masters Pledge. “I promise to use[...]

Voorhees, New Jersey – Naudain Academy, a Montessori school, continued their quest this week to make sure their children have a well-rounded education by once again embarking on their journey to the Secrets of the Heart via the Young Masters Little Wisdom Discovery program which began in November. The first day back at school from[...]

A recent quote by the Dalai Lama read, “My hope and wish is that one day, formal education will pay attention to what I call education of the heart. Just as we take for granted the need to acquire proficiency in the basic academic subjects, I am hopeful that a time will come when we[...]

What is a Young Master? Someone born with gifts. A Young Master is YOU. This is what each and every child in the extension program at Naudain Academy is learning. They are indeed Young Masters. This week they continued to explore friendship as they reviewed the Secret of The Heart they are focusing on for the first[...]

Donna: Thank you so much for the opportunity to interview with you. We both just love your website. You offer such a refreshing and inspiring view of the world. 1. Did you write stories when you were growing up? at school? Or at home. As a hobby? As a young child, or as[...]

Voorhees, New Jersey – Leddy Naudain, owner and administrator of the Naudain Academy, now in it’s 35th school year, has always been one step ahead of how to change children’s lives. Her daughter Lauren follows in her footsteps as a co-administator who thinks outside the box. So it was no surprise that the Naudain Academy,[...]

1. If you didn’t write as a child, then when did you start writing and what inspired you to start? I came to writing rather late. I did like inventing stories as a child, acting out television screenplays,(my courtroom dramas were very Perry Mason) and always enjoyed creating musical extravaganzas in my room. I was not[...]

School has been in session now for several months. Students are busy learning their ABC’s, new vocabulary words, writing skills and math skills. Teachers are busy assessing each student’s progress by observing learning styles and test results. Inevitably questions must be asked of every student’s ability and achievements, including: Are they at grade level? Are they mastering new[...]

Did you write stories when you were growing up? at school? Or at home as a hobby? As a young child, or as a teenager, or both? I wrote my first story when I was four. I decided I wanted to write about a donkey, so I sat down and wrote a one-page story. I[...]

I am trained in child psychiatry, and can say that most of the children and teenagers with whom I work do not feel good about themselves. I’m reading a book by Wayne Dyer, and just read this passage: “A child’s self-image is the most important factor in his or her happiness and fulfillment. Children who[...]

Raising A Conscious Child For me raising a conscious child meant putting away all the parenting books, ignoring the advice from family and friends and just getting real, and real brave. I believe that we are all conscious beings to begin with. Fancy being arrogant enough to think that we are more conscious than our[...]

Food for Thought – “A baby is God’s opinion that Life should go on.” – Carl Sandburg The focus of this article is about raising a conscious child. My first thought is to first check in and see what kind of a conscious parent I might be. By conscious, I simply mean aware; of who[...]

Note To Authentic Self: Nurturing My Children To Be Intentional, Happy and On Fire With Purpose. Overheard: Two brothers, ages 8 and 5, having an argument: Older brother: “You have to stop being so mean!” Younger brother: “This is just how I was made!” Older: “God made you…everything about you…all the parts of your body,[...]

30 years as owner and director of the Boulder City Ballet School in Boulder City, Nevada provided the opportunity for Amy Arnaz to affect the lives of hundreds of children and young adults. Motherhood and a background in dance make for a unique and rich perspective on raising children. Find out what Amy knows about:[...]

Moorsetown, New Jersey – The Young Masters Little Wisdom Discovery Program at Montessori Children’s House wrapped up this week with the last book and lesson in the series. The children were now able to say the YOUNG MASTERS Pledge as a group. Several children took turns by themselves and one of the youngest little girls[...]

This feature article by Denise Yeargin comes from a lifetime of unique experience. Find out from a parent who has a Masters degree in counseling, works currently as an elementary school counselor and served children and families for years as a Unity minister. Read her thoughts about: RAISING CONSCIOUS CHILDREN There are many books and[...]

Moorsetown, New Jersey – The fifth unit from the Young Masters Little Wisdom Discovery Curriculum continued for an enthusiastic group of students at Montessori Children’s house this week. As always the lesson begins with the YOUNG MASTERS PLEDGE. The only difference today is that three children lead the pledge, adding a few extra turns to liven[...]

As a parent, coming from a Military family and serving as a Marine in Iraq, Bennie Harris brings a unique perspective to what he has come to know about: Raising a Conscious Child The thought of writing anything regarding raising a child is daunting, at least for me it is, because I always wonder if[...]

We recently asked successful writer, producer Gerry Renert to tell us about his creative process and how he’s made his dreams come true. Gerry Renert Musings I’ve been a writer almost my entire adult life and started off writing advertising copy with the challenge always being to convey as much as possible using the fewest[...]

by Tim Hall There’s no question that more and more people are becoming concerned with the quality of our education system in the United States. We, as a nation, have slipped to an “average” ranking among 30+ countries in reading, math and science. And while politicians debate when and how much money to cut from[...]

Moorestown, New Jersey – Montessori Children’s House continues the Young Masters Little Wisdom Discovery Curriculum after spring break as the children enter unit three to discover The Hidden Treasure – gratitude. As usual things kick off with the Young Master’s pledge, “I promise to use my gifts everyday….” After reading The Hidden Treasure, children discuss[...]

Charlotte Sherman has brought an understanding of the arts to hundreds of thousands of children and adults. She is a mother, grandmother, artist, art curator and director of the Heritage Gallery representing the art of Charles White, David Alfaro Siqueiros, William Gropper and many others. Charlotte has spent a life in the arts and on[...]

Rev. Mark Accomando, Youth Director at Center For Spiritual Living – Palm Desert reports on using the YMLW curriculum with his youth. YOU INSPIRE ME !!!! Thank you so much for creating this amazing curriculum that is fun, practical and inspiring. We did the Friendship Seed this Sunday and made the friendship chain! It was[...]

How do children really learn what it means to have an imagination? Moorsetown, New Jersey – Stephanie Pelly introduced Montessori students to their “Magic Eye” this past week. Children naturally use their “magic eye”, their imagination, but do they really understand the value of this important gift that’s always available to them? The Young Masters[...]

Gustavo H. Vintas, M.D. is a practicing psychiatrist and child psychiatrist in Beverly Hills, California. Here he shares his thoughts on what it takes to raise a conscientious child. Tips for the conscious parent: Raising A Conscientious Child – The Basics Having a child is easy. Raising a child takes responsibility. Raising a conscientious[...]

The Friendship Seed – Teaching the art of friendship to five year olds Moorsetown, New Jersey – Stephanie Pelly implemented the Young Masters Little Wisdom Discovery Program for twenty eager young students at the Montessori Children’s House in Moorsetown yesterday. The program, a special addition to this quarter, began April 5th and will run through[...]

Rev. Richard Burdick, Associate Minister and Youth Director at Unity North Atlanta: We at Unity North Atlanta church have just been introduced to the “Young Masters, Little Wisdom” curriculum and are very happy we have found it. We happened upon this work by Bunny Hull and Stephanie Pelly through a recommendation of another church in[...]

The Practice Of Being As a parent of adult children ages 19 and 21 I have experienced the time of rebellion, questioned my effectiveness and skill at being a parent and I have experienced the unmatchable love of a parent for a child and experienced that love from my children. I have given my identity,[...]

Stephanie teaches the "peaceable being." Stephanie Pelly has a true gift of recognizing the magical spirit of children…and adults. As a peace educator, she has spent over twenty years teaching in public, private, and Montessori schools where she implemented character education and bullying prevention programs throughout Bucks County, PA and Southern New Jersey. Her most[...]

Orlando, Florida - From March 15th - March 17th Dream A World® is exhibiting at the American Montessori Conference in Orlando, Florida - Booth #227. In addition Bunny Hull, Founder and Director of Dream A World Education, Inc and Dream A World® and Stephanie Pelly, Montessori Peace Educator are teaming up to present Building Classroom[...]

Have children say the Young Masters Pledge at the beginning and end of each workshop! We all need to remember we have important gifts to share with the world. Click below to download a copy to display in your classroom! The Young Masters Pledge

Hollywood, California - It was a joyful day as eighty plus Young Masters at Selma Elementary recently showed what they learned and graduated from Dream A World Education Inc.'s six-week Secrets of the Heart residency program for kindergarten and first grade. This very effective program utilizes the arts to teach kindergarten students about friendship and[...]

One of the most important things we can teach children, and something we could all do well to remember for ourselves as adults, is that we're all born with gifts. Gifts we're meant to share with the world. In the Young Masters Little Wisdom Curriculum, we begin by teaching children that their gifts are called[...]

Here are 10 curriculum tips and some downloadable goodies that will help you make the Young Masters Little Wisdom Curriculum your own. When you have fun...they have fun! TEN TEACHING TIPS 1.) If you are working with a group of children, put them in a circle and sit in the circle with them. It[...]

Getting parents involved in the Young Masters Little Wisdom curriculum will allow the children to thoroughly process what they are learning at home. That's where the rubber meets the road. "I see you, I hear you, what you say matters to me." Oprah Winfrey I was struck by the quote above, which I heard on[...]