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The Transformative Benefits of Nature-Based Learning

October 18, 2024

Each morning at Counterpane Montessori, several Upper School students walk up a small hill from the main building toward the cottage at the front of the property. Behind the house is a spacious paddock where the two school donkeys spend their days together. The students are responsible for feeding, watering, and grooming them every morning… Read more from Counterpane


Two students focused on building the pink tower in a Montessori classroom

The Power of the Pink Tower

May 23, 2024

by Karen Minvielle The pink tower is one of the most iconic materials in the Primary community. It literally stands out from all the other manipulatives since it is tall, pink, and not on the shelves with the other materials. It is eye-catching and beautiful. Diane Bauso, head of school at Creative Minds Montessori School… Read more from Counterpane


painting of girl in the yellow dress

Time Well Spent to Find the Right School

December 11, 2023

The article Time Well Spent to Find the Right School was originally published in the 2022 annual edition of The Guide, Serving the Communities of Coweta and Fayette Counties. The painting of the girl reading was painted by our school founder, Brenda Erickson. Enjoy!   Time Well Spent to Find the Right School by Karen Minvielle When a parent calls our Montessori school… Read more from Counterpane


Young student learns to read at Counterpane

More Than Just Literacy

October 25, 2017

I often reminisce about the first day I brought my daughter to Counterpane. We attended a literacy workshop. Literacy for a one year old? The workshop was free, and I was curious. As we walked up to the front door, I felt like we had stepped into another place and time. Down the driveway we… Read more from Counterpane