What Your Child Will Experience

Real Montessori. Every day.

Each child moves at their own pace through carefully prepared lessons that build curiosity, independence and critical thinking. There are no one-size-fits-all expectations here. Our guides meet every child exactly where they are and move them forward from there.

Our classrooms are filled with authentic Montessori materials, art, science exploration, practical life, outdoor learning and meaningful collaborative work. Technology is introduced only when it genuinely adds value.

A community where they belong. Children build real friendships with peers who get it. They join a Montessori community that values kindness, curiosity, courage and respect. And they do it in environments designed to feel warm, peaceful and welcoming; more like a home than a school.

Your Home.

Your Rhythm.

Our Partnership.

How It Works

Parents are a child's first and most important teacher. Our role is not to replace the time with your child, it strengthens it.

The 2.5 days on campus and the remaining home-based days are connected through ongoing collaboration between our guides and your family. Your guide provides individualized lesson plans and materials aligned to your child's development and you retain full flexibility to shape home days around your family's life.

Families new to part time programs find structure and confidence here. Experienced families find community and authentic Montessori materials they cannot easily replicate at home. Both find exactly what they were looking for.

Parent-Child Programs

At Mara Montessori Collective, our Parent-Child classes invite families to learn and grow together in a warm, prepared Montessori environment. Guided by a trained Montessori guide, each class offers your child a space to explore at their own pace, while you learn to observe, support, and connect more deeply with your child's natural development.

Infant/Toddler

Ages: Birth – 33 months

Monday & Tuesday, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

For your child:

• Learning alongside you in a supportive, consistent environment

• Building trust through relationships with the guide and other families

• Exploring movement, hand-eye coordination, and sensory experiences suited to their stage of development

• Experiencing independence with you as a steady, loving touchstone

For you:

• Guidance and modeling from a trained Montessori guide

• Connection with other parents navigating this same stage

• Practice in the art of observation — seeing your child with fresh eyes

• New ways of responding to your child's needs and interests

For your family & community:

• A foundation of trust and independence that grows with your child

• Skills and insight you carry home and into everyday life

Young Child Class

Ages: 33 months – 5 years

Monday & Tuesday, 9:00 – 12:00

For your child:

• Directing their own learning through connection with a prepared environment

• Exploring Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Art, and Culture

• Building autonomy, ownership, and confidence within a social community

For you:

• Learning through discovery alongside your child

• Deepening your understanding of the Montessori approach

• Connecting with a community of like-minded parents

For your family & community:

• A transformed parent-child relationship rooted in mutual respect

• A love of learning that extends well beyond the classroom

Hybrid Homeschool

Adolesent

Grades: 7-12

Our Adolescent Hybrid Homeschool program blends the flexibility of homeschooling with the depth and rigor of a Montessori adolescent education. Guided by trained Montessori guides, students engage in project-based, individualized instruction two days a week, with an optional third day for fieldwork, workshop, and applied learning.Monday & Tuesday,

For your child:

• Individualized instruction that adapts to their pace, including accelerated learning options

• Project-based learning connecting academics to real-world application

• Participating in a student-run micro-economy, building entrepreneurial and practical skills

• Side-by-side learning alongside peers across a range of levels

• Engaging in field studies, nature-based work, and hands-on workshop experiences

For you:

• Flexible scheduling — choose Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday academic day

• Guidance from Montessori-trained guides in shaping advanced, student-paced coursework

• Support tailored to your family's unique homeschool journey

For your family & community:

• A rigorous, personalized education that respects your teen's independence and pace

• A community of families invested in meaningful, applied learning

Elementary

Grades: Kindergarten - 6

Our Elementary Hybrid Homeschool program blends the flexibility of homeschooling with the structure and richness of a Montessori education. Guided by trained Montessori teachers, students engage in hands-on academic lessons two days a week, with an optional third day for practical life and enrichment activities.

For your child:

• Engaging with Montessori materials through tactile, hands-on lessons

• Exploring math, science, history, grammar, and writing through the Five Great Lessons framework

• Building critical thinking and problem-solving skills through individual and small-group instruction

• Participating in daily reading and enrichment activities

For you:

• Flexible scheduling — choose Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday academic day

• Support from teachers in curriculum selection and planning for home days

• Guidance tailored to your family's unique homeschool journey

For your family & community:

• A personalized education that fits your homeschool rhythm

• The nurturing, Montessori-grounded community of like-minded families

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a typical week look like?
Students attend campus 2.5 days per week for Montessori-guided lessons, materials work and community time. Home days continue with guide-provided lesson plans and ongoing support.

Do I have to follow Mara's curriculum on home days?
No. Your guide provides individualized plans aligned to your child's development. Home days are yours to shape around your family's rhythm and priorities.

What if my child is ahead of or behind grade level?
Montessori is built for exactly this. Children work at their own pace. There is no single grade-level expectation to fit. Guides meet each child where they are and move them forward from there.

Is this right for first-time homeschooling families?
Absolutely. Families new to homeschooling benefit from the structure, materials and guide support. Experienced families often join for the community and the authentic Montessori experience they cannot replicate at home.

How much screen time is involved?
Very little. Hands-on Montessori materials, practical life, outdoor learning and collaborative work are at the center of every day. Technology is introduced only when it adds genuine value.

Which campus will my child attend?
Both Sage Mara in Bloomfield Hills and Laurel Mara in Rochester Hills offer hybrid programming.

How do I enroll for September 8, 2026?
Schedule a tour, meet our guides and see the prepared environment in person. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Spots are limited by age band.

Ready to See It for Yourself?

A Partnership Rooted in Trust and Purpose

Whether you are beginning your part time journey or looking for a community that complements what you are already building at home, Mara is a place where your family can flourish.

Spots for Part-Child and Hybrid Homeschool Program are limited. We recommend scheduling a tour soon.

Be Kind. Be Curious. Be Brave.

Empowering children through innovative Montessori education.

Contact Us

info@maramontessori.com

(248) 453 - 5757

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