A Montessori Journey From Infancy Through Eighth Grade

by | Sep 15, 2025 | Montessori 101, Montessori Education, What is Montessori?

Imagine your child learning side by side with friends who will stay by their side until eighth grade – supported by teachers who guide them year after year. 

Montessori Stepping Stones offers a continuous Montessori program that begins in infancy and continues through eighth grade at our campus located in Mount Clemens, MI. Families who stay with us see the benefits of consistency, community, and the full depth of Montessori learning.

Infants & Toddlers: Building Trust and Independence

We know there is no place like home, but our youngest children are cared for in a nurturing home like environment that encourages exploration, movement, and early independence. They develop trust in their caregivers, begin language skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.  

Young children sitting on the carpet during a Montessori reading activity with a teacher, learning sight words through engaging storytelling.

A Montessori teacher reads a colorful picture book to two young children seated on the floor, fostering early literacy skills in a nurturing classroom environment.

Primary (Preschool & Kindergarten): Hands-On Discovery

From ages 3–6, children learn through hands-on work in our preschool and kindergarten programs. They build early literacy and math skills, strengthen concentration, and develop practical life skills that encourage independence and self-confidence.

Montessori teacher working one-on-one with a preschool student on letter sounds and phonics in Mount Clemens.

Encouraging early literacy through hands-on activities in a Montessori environment at Mount Clemens, MI.

Elementary: Expanding Curiosity

Elementary students are full of big questions, and Montessori classrooms give them the tools to find answers. Through project-based learning, they develop critical thinking, time management, and collaboration.

Child using large bead frame to develop math skills in Montessori education setting.

Elementary student using the Montessori Large Bead Frame to solve a math problem on graph paper.

Middle School: Confidence for the Future

In adolescence, students are eager to explore identity, leadership, and responsibility. Our middle school program challenges them with camping trips, real-world projects, and research while providing a supportive community that prepares them for high school.

 

Would you like to learn more?

At Montessori Stepping Stones, your child’s educational journey doesn’t have to be broken into pieces. Instead, they can grow together in one community.