Welcome to Stepping Stones Montessori in East Lansing!
We work alongside our school community to create and maintain a learning environment that focuses on fostering the development of the whole child.
The programs at Stepping Stones Montessori are modeled after Dr. Maria Montessori’s scientific observations; discovering that children thrive developmentally at their own pace and when they teach themselves with activities they choose. At Stepping Stones Montessori School, we provide an environment in which a child experiences the practical application of sensory-based and self-directed learning. The curriculum here is suited to meet the child’s physical, academic, emotional, and social needs. We foster the spirit of the whole child through the unique and prepared environment of each program: Toddler, Primary, and Elementary.
These mixed-age programs provide the child with new challenges that are appropriate to both the child’s age and skill level. Each classroom is staffed with a Montessori Guide as well as at least one assistant1. Our staff recognizes the tremendous capacity and desire of young children to discover and explore their environment.
Enrichment programs are also included in our learning curriculum. These programs cover areas such as music, art, and nature discovery. We also typically offer a summer camp2 to provide a learning experience in the summertime.
- We ensure to stay within ratio guidelines, so most of our classrooms have more than one assistant. ↩︎
- Our summer camp is typically only open to currently enrolled students. ↩︎
To learn more about the Montessori Method, click here.