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.”...
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...
Parents are sometimes surprised by what they see when they walk into a Montessori classroom for the first time. There is not a teacher standing at the front of the room delivering one lesson to the entire class. Children are working independently – carrying...
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...
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....
At Montessori Stepping Stones in Mount Clemens, MI, parents visiting our classroom for the first time often notice something unexpected: the teacher isn’t standing at the front directing every step. Understanding the Montessori teacher role is one of the best...