What is Montessori education? It’s an educational philosophy developed by Dr. Maria Montessori over 100 years ago, built on respecting the natural development of the child. Rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum, Montessori embraces a whole-child approach...
More Than a Preschool: A Glimpse Inside the Montessori Pre-K Classroom Selecting the right Pre-K program is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. When you choose Montessori, you are choosing more than just a school – you are choosing an...
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...
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,...
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...
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...