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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 | Jun 4, 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...
The Myth of Socialization in Infant and Toddler Care

The Myth of Socialization in Infant and Toddler Care

by Cyndi Benson | May 26, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, What is Montessori?

Why More Peer Interaction is Not Always Better One common reason families give for choosing group care for infants and toddlers is socialization. Parents are often told that young children need to be around other children as much as possible to learn how to share,...
Conquering Math Anxiety: How Montessori Math Materials Work

Conquering Math Anxiety: How Montessori Math Materials Work

by Cyndi Benson | May 19, 2026 | Montessori 201, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education

Why Montessori Kids Don’t Hate Math Ask a room full of adults how they feel about math, and half of them will likely shudder. For many of us, math in school meant memorizing times tables, stressful timed tests, and abstract symbols on a chalkboard. It...
The Montessori Infant-Toddler Curriculum: Building the Foundation for Life

The Montessori Infant-Toddler Curriculum: Building the Foundation for Life

by Cyndi Benson | May 16, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips

“The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth.” Maria Montessori An authentic Montessori curriculum starts in infancy, when each child’s natural curiosity begins to unfold. From the first days of life, children are absorbing everything around...
What Subjects Are Taught in a Montessori Kindergarten Classroom?

What Subjects Are Taught in a Montessori Kindergarten Classroom?

by Cyndi Benson | May 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....
What Does it Mean to “Follow the Child?”

What Does it Mean to “Follow the Child?”

by Cyndi Benson | May 14, 2026 | Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips

“Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world.” Maria Montessori “Follow the child” means that we trust that children to be natural learners. Dr. Maria Montessori believed that children come into the world with an inner drive...
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  • What is Montessori Education? | Macomb County Parent’s Guide
  • The Montessori Infant-Toddler Curriculum: Building the Foundation for Life

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We invite you to discover Montessori Stepping Stones, a private Montessori daycare and Montessori school located in Mount Clemens, MI. We have been committed to providing a genuine and authenticate Montessori program for over 40 years based on the philosophy and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori.

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