Leigh Rosner

This has been eye opening for me! Thank you for helping unlock this spelling mystery! We have spent so much money on various curriculums and seen very little results. My oldest daughter is gifted with imagination and strong vocabulary and loves to write stories, but her spelling is so inventive that they are sometimes hard […]


Fiona O’Brien-Thatcher

I had borrowed this book from a library and loved it so much that I had to buy my own copy. It’s a great reminder that there is a bigger picture. I like that it’s a collection of essays, which allows you to dip into it whenever you need to. No lengthy chapters or jargon. […]


Jacqueline Costello

I am a great fan of this author. Her writing is always clear, succinct, yet filled with depth and wisdom. The advice offered is backed by sound educational theory, as well. There is much to be learned and applied here — and it is always presented in a way that inspires, rather than overwhelms. Highly […]


C. Perolman

Inspirational! This book is a real find. It is full of practical advice! Each essay is short but contains significant food for thought and or discussion.


Montessori Charter School

We have been implementing it [Unscramble Spelling] for about a year now and have a handful of our older upper elementary students that consistently have perfect or near perfect scores.


Jenn Edden

Maren has helped me better understand my children on so many levels. Her newsletters are thought provoking and have helped me get out of my own way so I can raise kind, loving, high self esteem children. Grateful to be in her community.


Claire DeBerg

With all of the noise in today’s world of social media Maren’s Kids Talk newsletter has a musical, inviting tone. It is the one piece of mail to come across my inbox that is worthy of my time and attention. The ways in which Maren reveals the world of the young child’s mind demands attention. […]


Tineke Ripping

I have been a faithful follower of your weekly newsletter for 10 years and find your style of communication really effective. Just a little bit every week with some theory and practice included. Always so relevant to anyone dealing with little children. Your support of new parents and young families is a great contribution to […]


Sarah M

As a Montessori trained guide as well as a mom of a Montessori trained child, your advice and perspective have been invaluable.  I have been able to implement your suggestions in my classroom to great success!  Your insight and wisdom really shine through.  I love directing the parents to your comprehensive website. I am so […]


Samanthi Kolongoda

Maren, your conducting of scientific Montessori teaching has given me complete understanding of how Montessori true nature works…providing in depth knowledge…valuable resources and services… teacher training workshops…enhancing children to develop into independent, compassionate and open-minded learners. I am indeed most confident with the unique opportunity gained and greatly impressed of your workshops and the insights…from […]