Core Values
Embracing Maria Montessori’s philosophy and pedagogy, in which it is understood that all children are born with the inherent ability to achieve their full potential. As such, children are active participants in their learning, and the teacher is the dynamic link in this process.
Our philosophy is children learn best and develop to their fullest potential through active participation in a wide variety of activities which take place in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment. Positive self-image is enhanced by developing personal independence and by learning how to communicate and get along with each other. Positive self-esteem is developed when children’s individual abilities and differences are recognized and valued. In order to carry out this philosophy, our program:
Core Values
- In carrying out our mission, Creative Labs’ concern is for the whole child’s cognitive, physical, social-emotional, spiritual, and psychological development.
- Create a warm, welcoming, and peaceful learning environment where all children are respected and loved as unique individuals. Cultivate each child’s ability to respect themselves, others, and the environment, and to become peaceful, compassionate responsible citizens of the planet.
- Prepare a multi-age, child-focused, interactive learning environment that offers meaningful, productive, and gratifying work; allows children to learn using all aspects of their being and to freely choose their work; encourages exploration and reflection; and offers opportunities for both individual and cooperative work.
- Meet each child where they are: recognize his or her individual strengths, needs, and interests; tailor lessons accordingly and provide guidance so that each child can experience success and acquire skills without competition.
- Promote community and cultural awareness in our classroom environments, and celebrate the diversity of our students, staff and families.
