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Beyond the Wooden Shelves: What Makes a School Authentically Montessori?

Beyond the Wooden Shelves: What Makes a School Authentically Montessori?

by Cyndi Benson | Jul 27, 2026 | Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, What is Montessori?

Spoiler alert: It’s not the wooden shelves and the neutral color scheme  Montessori has become a buzzword in the education world. You see it everywhere. Pinterest boards filled with natural wood toys. Instagram classrooms with open shelving and baskets. Schools...
Montessori Infant Toddler Programs vs In-Home Childcare: What Families Should Know

Montessori Infant Toddler Programs vs In-Home Childcare: What Families Should Know

by Cyndi Benson | Jul 25, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Parenting Tips

Choosing care for your infant or toddler is one of the most important decisions a Macomb County family makes.  You want your child to feel safe, loved, and secure. Some families consider in-home childcare because it seems intimate and convenient. Other families...
Toddler Independence: What Traditional Daycares Get Wrong

Toddler Independence: What Traditional Daycares Get Wrong

by Cyndi Benson | Jul 25, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips, What is Montessori?

Independence is one of the most talked-about goals in early childhood education. Many daycares advertise that they help toddlers become independent. You might hear phrases such as “we encourage independence” or “we teach self-help skills.”...
The Surprising Way Montessori Teaches Kids to Read (and Why It Works)

The Surprising Way Montessori Teaches Kids to Read (and Why It Works)

by Cyndi Benson | Jul 22, 2026 | Montessori 201, Montessori at Home, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips

Is It Magic, or Is It Science? Parents across Macomb County often walk into our Mount Clemens Preschool classrooms and ask “How will my child learn to read?” It can look like magic – but it is actually a carefully designed method that aligns...
What Should Parents Look for in a Montessori Infant Toddler Daycare?

What Should Parents Look for in a Montessori Infant Toddler Daycare?

by Cyndi Benson | Jul 17, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips, What is Montessori?

Building a Strong Foundation: Montessori Infant and Toddler Care Maria Montessori once wrote that “[t]he greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth.” Over a century later, neuroscience confirms what she observed: the first three years...
What Subjects Are Taught in a Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten Classroom?

What Subjects Are Taught in a Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten Classroom?

by Cyndi Benson | Jul 15, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, What is Montessori?

Our Kindergarten & Preschool Curriculum in Macomb County Every part of the environment works together to support the whole child. Academic growth, independence, concentration and social development unfold naturally as children explore each area at their own pace....
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We invite you to discover Montessori Stepping Stones, a private Montessori daycare and school in Mount Clemens, MI. For over 40 years we have provided an authentic Montessori program based on the philosophy and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori.

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174 Cass Ave
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: (586) 465-4260
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