Education
When a child says, “I want to read!” make sure they have the tools of reading.
770-335-2743 www.souns.org
Time Well Spent to Find the Right School
839 Hwy 314, Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-461-2304
by Karen Minvielle
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hen a parent calls Counterpane Montessori school they’re given independence to manage their time and get for information, the admissions counselor’s first their work done. This works since students master each responsibilty is to see if there’s a match between piece of work and are held accountable for it. To generate the family’s priorities for their children’s education and more excitement about learning, students are encouraged Counterpane’s offerings. To determine if there’s a match, this to incorporate their interests into the curriculum and initiate Thank you Rotary Club of Peachtree City for helping Souns teach tens of thousands of process takes time. projects and internships to explore their interests. children worldwide to read. Many parents who contact us have searched online for Parents of young children (ages 5 months - 4 years) Thank you Rotary Club of Peachtree City to learn about Counterpane’s simple way private schools with great reviews and see our name listed. are also grateful for helping Souns teach tens of thousands of Approximately 90% of the callers are not familiar with to ease children into reading at home. Most parents start children worldwide to read. Montessori so the first conversation typically takes 30-45 with the ABCs, yet Souns starts before the traditional ABCs. minutes as the parent shares their goals and the admissions Counterpane’s Souns program for early childhood literacy is counselor explain the basics of Montessori: mixed-age a simple 3-step, playful process to build the foundation for classes, materials-based learning, small group lessons, and our written language. Souns, which is celebrating its 20th individualized curriculums based on each child’s strengths, birthday, is the basis of many Rotary International grants for challenges, and passions. Our goal is to build each child’s early literacy both locally and globally through support from independence and love of learning. Since Counterpane has a the Rotary Club of Peachtree City, Rotary District 6900, and non-traditional approach to education, parents are encouraged The Rotary Foundation. to come to tour the school; the tour typically takes two hours. Once parents are intrigued by the tour, the final step of Why does the tour take so long? Even though Counterpane the admissions process allows the student to experience this is a small school, they want parents to observe in each unique environment for themself. classroom to see the students and staff in action, understand So, enrollment takes time - the phone conversations, the Montessori philosophy from age 3 through the 12th grade, tours, and student visits - but it’s worth it for families to be witness our integrated fine arts and wilderness programs, and clear about how Counterpane can fit their educational goals. ask all their questions. In other words, they want parents to be The families who make the time for this process end up making fully informed about our offerings so they can then make the the best decisions for their families, then watch their children best decisions for their family. thrive in school. During tours, parents are most often struck by how To learn more about Counterpane School and the independent the children - even the 3-year-olds - are, choosing Souns literacy program, contact us at 770-461-2304, info@ work without being directed by an adult. Each student knows counterpane.org, and souns@counterpane.org. what work they are expected to do and how to do it, then i 58
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