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Find the right fit for your family

Every program is built around one belief, that every child deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and supported.

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Kinder Explorers

Ages 4–6 · 8 week sessions

A structured, joyful kindergarten enrichment program built for curious learners who are ready to grow — with Ms. Monica guiding every step.

Live sessions with Ms. Monica
Common Core aligned curriculum
Small group · Every child seen.
Perfect for home & hybrid learners.
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Live virtual

1st Grade Explorers

Ages 5–7 · Monthly membership

A rigorous and nurturing first grade program where young readers and thinkers are challenged, supported, and celebrated every session.

Live sessions with Ms. Monica.
Reading, Math, Science & more.
Session learning reports included
Built for homeschool families.

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Launching soon 

Digital program

Preschool Explorers 

Ages 3–5 ·  Self-paced

Ms. Monica's signature preschool experience, now available as a flexible, self-paced digital program. Learn at your own pace, on your own time.

On-demand lessons.
Learn at your own pace
Accessible from anywhere
Coming in August


Digital Resources 

Explore our digital resources

These are resources created for Ms. Monica's Explorers families. Continue your families learning  journey with the same warmth, structure, and joy that our programs offer. From parent workshops to activity sheets, find what's right for your family.



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Meet Ms. Monica

Founder/Head Teacher Ms. Monica

Ms. Monica is a New York State dual-certified Early Childhood and Special Education teacher with 23 years in the classroom and the Opening Keynote Speaker at SXSW EDU 2026. She launched Circle Time with Ms. Monica at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and built a global community of 1.22 million families tuning in on YouTube from living rooms across the world. Her mission has always been the same: to make every child feel seen, celebrated, and supported. "Teaching isn't what I do, it's who I am."
  • Interactive & Hands-on Lessons

    We know the importance of hands-on learning. Most of our teacher guided lessons include a tactile learning experience.

  • Curriculum Based Learning

    Ms. Monica's Explorers assists students to acquire basic preschool, kindergarten or 1st grade skills while building a love for learning and embracing natural curiosity.

  • Passionate & Certified Teachers

    All of our live programs are taught by certified teachers who are passionate about teaching. Our teachers bring their years of teaching experience to our virtual classrooms.

Families who found their home with Ms. Monica

Real words from real parents, because the best way to know if this is right for your family is to hear from families just like yours.

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Multi-year family · Ms. Monica's Explorers

"Ms. Monica has a gift and a passion for teaching young children unlike I have ever seen before. She has a heart of gold and a soft spot for each and every one of our children — not only allowing them to feel special, but seen, respected, and loved."

We are very selective with where we allocate our early childhood resources. From the very first semester I knew we had made the right decision — and this was only confirmed further every semester and year thereafter. My kids always looked forward to every single day of class, were genuinely excited to learn and even to challenge themselves. That sense of confidence far exceeded any preschool I researched or learned about in conversation with other parent friends.

Both boys entered Kindergarten reading and doing math at full 1st Grade level. "Better than any in-person preschool! Excellent addition to any homeschool curriculum! Just do it — you will not regret it!"

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The AndersonsMs. Monica's Explorers · Class of 2021–2025 · Two boys, ages 5 & 7
★★★★★

"What truly sets Ms. Monica's Explorers apart is the love and care she shows each and every child. She's more than just a teacher — she's a mentor, a role model, and a guardian of childhood wonder. I feel grateful to have found this program, and I highly recommend it to any family seeking a nurturing environment for their little ones to grow and thrive."

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Kaliyah A.Kinder Explorers
★★★★★

"The pace was perfect and showed how our children absorb the material like a sponge. It was so rewarding to see the progression throughout the entire school year. Ms. Monica has a natural gift and the patience necessary to guide and nurture our little ones throughout their learning journey. We will definitely be returning in the Fall!"

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Nicole CrenshawKinder Explorers
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"I became a teacher because of the teacher who made me feel seen. Every child who enters my classroom is seen, celebrated and supported. I can't wait to meet yours."

Ms. Monica

Founder · Ms. Monica's Explorers · SXSW EDU 2026 Opening Keynote Speaker