Our Focus on Child-Centered Learning
Crestview strongly supports the fundamental Montessori principle that children teach themselves, with the directress functioning as a guide. Our beautifully-appointed and well-organized classroom allows children to act with purpose. Lessons are presented, and children choose the work that fulfills their needs. Children work quietly and intently, building concentration and self-discipline.
We Are Association Montessori Internationale Certified
We believe AMI schools uphold the true educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori established Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in 1929 to ensure the quality of the "prepared environment." AMI is the recognized authority on Montessori education internationally. Prepared environments at AMI schools begin with an AMI-trained directress and a complete set of Montessori materials. Crestview is one of only eight AMI certified schools in the state of Maryland, and has been certified as an AMI school since opening.
The Multi-Aged Classroom
In the Montessori classroom, students have the opportunity to take on a number of roles throughout their years with us. As a student grows from being the youngest to the middle and then to the oldest, they represent a distinctive, multifaceted, and integral part of the classroom dynamic. Crestview places special emphasis on this Montessori-based social environment because it encourages children to learn from one another through both interaction and observation. It is expected that children complete their kindergarten year at Crestview.
Our Commitment to the Environment
In both our indoor and outdoor classroom environments, we are attentive to sustainability practices such as recycling, reusing, reducing, and composting. We care about the earth's sustainability. We are dedicated to giving our children skills to care for our planet.