by Cyndi Benson | Jun 28, 2026 | Montessori Education, What is Montessori?
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
