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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...
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...
Montessori vs. Traditional Education: What are the Key Differences?

Montessori vs. Traditional Education: What are the Key Differences?

by Cyndi Benson | May 10, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips, What is Montessori?

Montessori vs. Traditional Education: What the Science Actually Shows Montessori vs. Traditional Education: A Side-by-Side Comparison Category 🌱 Montessori Traditional Learning Pace Child-paced mastery Grade-level, standardized Teaching Style Teacher observes & guides...
The Montessori Journey: From Infancy Through 8th Grade in Macomb County

The Montessori Journey: From Infancy Through 8th Grade in Macomb County

by Cyndi Benson | Apr 30, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Education, What is Montessori?

At Montessori Stepping Stones in Mount Clemens, your child does not have to change schools, rebuild friendships, or start over. Our continuous Montessori program begins in infancy and grows all the way through eighth grade on one campus. For over 40 years, families...
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 | Apr 21, 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...
Beyond the Worksheet: What Makes Elementary Montessori Different?

Beyond the Worksheet: What Makes Elementary Montessori Different?

by Cyndi Benson | Apr 16, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips

During the elementary years, something remarkable happens in a child’s mind. Young children who once asked endless “what” questions begin to ask “why.”  Why do things work the way they do? Why does history unfold the way it does? Why do numbers behave the way they do?...
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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
Email: info@montessoristeppingstones.com
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