Ariel is the kid who finds it hard to stop! Her body, mind and tongue are never still. She moves, thinks and talks - CONSTANTLY!! Her exhausted parents and teachers wish she had a switch located at the back of her neck so they could turn her off and get a few minutes peace. Even her friends find it difficult to keep up with the speed at which she moves and thinks.

As I ponder what is missing in so many educational settings, I am drawn to the little insights and joy of learning that children naturally have, through my 4 ½ year old son...