A detailed look at the transformative impact of peace in an elementary classroom. Giving a history of Dr. Maria Montessori's ideas about peace and case examples of how peace can help students to be successful, this book which was the American Montessori Society's 2007 Thesis award winner opens a window into the possibility that peace may be the missing link we have been searching for to help increase student success in the classroom.

Miranda had never known a world without pink towers or golden beads. She was easily multiplying and dividing six digit numbers before she even finished kindergarten. The Montessori world she had grown up in had always been wonderful, but this year was different. This was the year she would be going to middle school. A cute boy, embarrassing moments, a tragic accident, and learning to walk the path of her own heroic journey would make this a year that would change Miranda forever.

Now is the Time to Become an Everyday Hero This 180 day (the typical school year) daily reflection book is for teens who want to live a courageous and meaningful life but need motivational guidance to get there. With useful topics ranging from organizing a locker to budgeting money, Everyday Hero will help you create a powerful life that is worth waking up to every day Everyday Hero was created especially for Montessori middle schools that follow the Heroic Journey Curriculum, but can be used for anyone interested in creating a purpose driven life, one day at a time.