Hybrid Homeschool at Mara Montessori Collective
Enrolling now for the 2026-2027 school year: Parent/Child: 0-5
Hybrid: 1st-12
You chose homeschooling because you know your child best.
You value flexibility, meaningful family time and the freedom to educate in a way that reflects who your child actually is. At Mara, we believe those same values belong at the heart of an exceptional education.
Our Hybrid Homeschool Program brings homeschooling and authentic Montessori together in a true partnership. Your homeschool stays yours. We simply strengthen it.
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 your homeschool. It is to strengthen 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 homeschooling find structure and confidence here. Experienced homeschool families find community and authentic Montessori materials they cannot easily replicate at home. Both find exactly what they were looking for.
Programs by Age
Enrolling now for September 8, 2026 at Sage Mara in Bloomfield Hills and Laurel Mara in Rochester Hills.
2026 - 2027 School Year
What Students Do
Core Elements of the Program
Montessori Academics
Mathematics, science, humanities and language arts taught the Montessori way. Students move at their own pace through carefully prepared lessons that build deep understanding and a genuine love of learning.
Project-Based Learning
Every six weeks students dive into a real-world challenge that often crosses multiple subjects. They might research environmental policy, design and launch a product, produce a documentary or build a business plan from the ground up, and the pride that comes with finishing something real is part of the point.
Community and Leadership
Student-led meetings, collaborative decision-making and cross-age mentoring are woven into everyday life here. Students do not just participate in their community, they shape it.
Travel and Real World Exploration"
Guided trips and field experiences take students beyond campus to encounter new places, cultures and challenges firsthand. Travel is not a reward here, it is another form of purposeful learning that builds independence, curiosity and confidence in the world.
Micro-Economy and Occupations
Gardening, entrepreneurship, animal care and service work give students practical skills and the experience of contributing to something larger than themselves. This is Montessori's occupational model in action, where work builds character alongside capability.
Mentorship
Our guides are trained in adolescent development as much as academics and they know these students as individuals, their strengths, what they are working through and what they need to move forward. That relationship is at the center of everything we do.
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 homeschooling 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 the Hybrid Homeschool Program are limited. We recommend scheduling a tour soon.
Be Kind. Be Curious. Be Brave.
Empowering children through innovative Montessori education.
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(248) 453 - 5757
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