At Stepping Stone Montessori School – Suwanee Campus, children explore the Golden Bead material, also known as the Bank Game, to build a deep, hands-on understanding of our number system. With this classic Montessori math lesson, children:

🔢 Experience the difference between one unit, one ten, one hundred, and one thousand

🔢 Connect concrete beads with abstract Decimal System Cards

🔢 Practice the four operations — addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

🔢 Learn the concept of exchanging (ones for tens, tens for hundreds, etc.), which leads to understanding carrying and borrowing

🤝 Work individually or with peers, gaining both independence and collaboration skills The Golden Beads bring math to life, giving children a concrete foundation in place value, operations, and number sense that prepares them for more advanced mathematical thinking.

✨ Learn more about our Montessori programs:
📍 Stepping Stone Montessori School – Suwanee Campus
65 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
📞 770-614-4310
🌐 www.steppingstonemontessori.com

At Stepping Stone Montessori School – Suwanee Campus, children use the Montessori Stamp Game as the next step after working with the Golden Bead material. With this hands-on math material, children:

🔢 Transition from concrete beads to abstract tiles representing units, tens, hundreds, and thousands

🎨 Connect with consistent Montessori color coding that matches the Decimal System Cards

🌟 Strengthen their understanding of place value, number composition, and operations

💡 Build confidence in solving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems The Stamp Game helps children move from concrete to abstract learning, giving them a strong mathematical foundation while fostering independence and critical thinking.

✨ Learn more about our Montessori programs:

📍 Stepping Stone Montessori School – Suwanee Campus

65 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Sugar Hill, GA 30518

🌐 www.steppingstonemontessori.com

📞 770-614-4309

🌟 At Stepping Stone Montessori School (SSMS) Cumming, snack time is more than just eating—it’s a learning experience! In our Montessori environment, children build independence, self-confidence, and responsibility by:

🍎 Serving themselves from a thoughtfully prepared snack area

🥪 Learning to prepare simple, healthy foods

🍽️ Practicing graceful eating and table manners

🧽 Cleaning up after themselves with pride By encouraging independence, practicality, and self-regulation, snack time helps children develop real-life skills that carry into every part of their lives.

💡 At SSMS, even something as simple as snack time becomes an opportunity for growth, responsibility, and joy.

✨ Learn more about our Montessori programs:

📍 Stepping Stone Montessori School – Cumming Campus

820 Sanders Road, Cumming, GA 30041

🌐 www.steppingstonemontessori.com

📞 770-205-0317

At Stepping Stone Montessori School (SSMS) Cumming, children explore the Montessori Teen Boards to learn numbers 11 through 19 in a hands-on, engaging way. With this classic Montessori math material, children:

🔢 Discover how numbers are built from one ten and additional units

🔢 Recognize and connect the numeric symbols (11–19) to their quantities

🔢 Build a foundational understanding of place value and number structure

🔢 Develop a deeper connection to mathematics through concrete learning The Montessori Teen Boards create a bridge between concrete math concepts and abstract thinking, fostering confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of numbers.

✨ Learn more about our Montessori programs:

📍 Stepping Stone Montessori School – Cumming Campus

820 Sanders Road, Cumming, GA 30041

🌐 www.steppingstonemontessori.com

📞 770-205-0317

At Stepping Stone Montessori School – Cumming Campus, children engage in object-to-object matching, one of the most fundamental early childhood learning activities. Through this hands-on Montessori lesson, children:

🔍 Develop visual discrimination by noticing similarities and differences

🧩 Strengthen concentration and logical thinking

🗣️ Expand their vocabulary as they learn the names and characteristics of objects

🌟 Build confidence and independence through self-directed exploration Matching activities lay the groundwork for more advanced Montessori lessons, helping children sharpen their focus while making learning fun and meaningful.

✨ Learn more about our Montessori programs:

📍 Stepping Stone Montessori School – Cumming Campus

820 Sanders Road, Cumming, GA 30041

📞 770-205-0317

🌐 www.steppingstonemontessori.com

At Stepping Stone Montessori School – Cumming Campus, even snack time becomes a meaningful learning experience! In our Montessori classrooms, children enjoy a family-style snack, which helps them:

🍎 Develop independence by setting the table, serving themselves, and cleaning up

🤝 Build a sense of community by sharing the meal together

🥗 Form healthy eating habits through active participation in food preparation

🌟 Practice grace, courtesy, and responsibility in a real-life setting Family-style snack time is more than a meal — it’s an opportunity for children to grow in confidence, cooperation, and care for their environment.

✨ Learn more about our Montessori programs:

📍 Stepping Stone Montessori School – Cumming Campus

820 Sanders Road, Cumming, GA 30041

📞 770-205-0317

🌐 www.steppingstonemontessori.com