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What Is My Child Doing All Day in a Montessori Classroom?

What Is My Child Doing All Day in a Montessori Classroom?

by Cyndi Benson | Jul 20, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips, What is Montessori?

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...
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 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...
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?...
How Sensorial Materials Organize Your Child’s Mind

How Sensorial Materials Organize Your Child’s Mind

by Cyndi Benson | Nov 2, 2025 | Montessori 201, Montessori at Home, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips

“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”Maria Montessori The sensorial materials are one of the most unique parts of a Montessori classroom. Their purpose is simple yet effective. They help children refine their senses so they can better...
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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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  • Infant & Toddler Daycare
  • Preschool Program (Pre-K)
  • Kindergarten
  • Elementary School
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174 Cass Ave
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: (586) 465-4260
Email: info@montessoristeppingstones.com
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