A letter from a Homeschooler (with permission):

Dear MECS,

            I can’t emphasize enough how much I appreciate the learning programs you have developed.  This CD is exactly what I was looking for; a learning program that helped me teach my daughter in small enough steps that didn’t overly challenge her.

            My daughter enjoys the learning programs and I have the peace of mind of knowing that she’s learning at her pace.  I also appreciate that I have a resource that will allow her to reinforce a lesson as often as needed.

            Than you again.  Thank you also for answering all my questions and concerns over the phone.  It’s wonderful to be able to talk to someone who is so knowledgeable about their product.

                                                                                    Sincerely,

                                                                                    Mary Ann Jones

A letter from a parent (with permission):

We received the software a few days ago and I've been absolutely thrilled with the depth of the material I've reviewed so far. As a matter of fact, I intended to take this week and preview all of the modules before telling the kids about it. After putting the kids in the bed Friday night - I began my review. Jeremiah (our 5 year old) woke up to go the bathroom and wanted to know " why I got to stay up and play a new game". I let him come over to take a look at the software and he was so excited he just had to work on it "now".

Both Jeremiah and Grace ( our 4 year old) have spent the last couple of days enjoying and exploring the modules. At the end of each lesson they inevitably want to do more, to go on to the next levels - I've had to rein them in by telling them, let's stop here for now. Let's do this one a few more times until we're really good at it. Last night Jeremiah went to bed with tears running down his face and reminding me that I had promised him earlier in the day that he could do more work with the red and blue math bars - but now it's too late.

I've only had this limited exposure to your wonderful software and already my husband and I, as well as the kids have fallen in love with it. I sat back this weekend and laughed and laughed as Jeremiah enjoyed sounding out words by clapping - it was hilarious to watch because not only would he imitate the mouth movements of Monty Sory - but also all of the eyebrow movements.

Someone mentioned the word math in passing and I heard Jeremiah repeat a phrase I'm sure he's picked up from his buddies - " I hate math". I turned and calmly asked what about when we do our counting with marbles, or adding beans, or the red and blue bars? His reply was Oh, Mommy I loooove those.

The wonderful thing is he doesn't quite know that it's "work" - to him these are just the most wonderful games that we get to play.

Thank you so much Carol, for making this available to those of us who enjoy working with our kids at home, and creating a program that actually captures the magic of childhood. God Bless, and I look forward to working with you through the years as you produce more modules.

Karen Jackson

Our products are:

• tested and endorsed by Dr. Paul Epstein
• tested and endorsed by author, Heidi Spietz.
• recommended by American Montessori Consulting.
• tested and approved by Tomorrow's Child Magazine.
• recommended by Ursula Thrush
• used in leading teacher training centers.
• used in public schools.
• used in private schools.
• used in homes.
• exactly like bringing another teacher into the classroom.
• exactly like bringing a private Montessori Tutor into your home.