MONDAY
Reading + phonics
A live lesson with Ms. Monica focused on reading, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and confident participation.
LIVE CLASS
Session 2 · Live virtual enrichment program · Ages 5 to 7
A private first-grade enrichment program where your child is known.
Live instruction, Spanish, guided independent learning, curated reading, and personal progress support in a warm five-student learning community.
See the new weekly rhythm
5 students maximum
Three new seats available
8-week session
Official start November 16
Live + guided
A purposeful five-day rhythm
$1,600
Session 2 program tuition
More than screen time
High-touch teaching for a very small group.
Ms. Monica sees how each child reads, reasons, writes, participates, and grows. With only five students, every learner has room to answer, ask, share, and receive support.
Known by name
Instruction responds to the child, not just the lesson plan.
Family connection
Parents receive direct insight and monthly conference support.
Progress documented
Formal reports support portfolios and homeschool records.
Replays included
Recorded live classes keep learning accessible.
The Session 2 weekly rhythm
Every weekday has a clear purpose.
Two core live teaching days, a live Spanish experience, and two thoughtfully guided independent days keep your child learning without making every day feel the same.
TUESDAY
Spanish class
A live Spanish teacher from our partner language program leads playful instruction in vocabulary, listening, speaking, and cultural curiosity.
PARTNER-LED LIVE CLASSWEDNESDAY
Math + science
A live lesson with Ms. Monica combining mathematical thinking, problem solving, experiments, and discovery.
LIVE CLASSTHURSDAY
Independent practice
Purposeful assignments help children revisit skills, practice independently, and build responsible learning habits.
GUIDED AT HOMEFRIDAY
Digital enrichment
Assigned digital activities and curated books extend the week through reading, games, and enrichment.
DIGITAL PLATFORM
Daily notebook writing
Children write every day in a simple notebook to strengthen handwriting, spelling, sentence development, and written expression.
A complete premium program
Teaching, tools, and meaningful follow-through.
Session 2 keeps the strongest parts of the program while presenting them in a clearer, more cohesive experience.
Curated digital library
Ms. Monica assigns books that connect to reading goals, classroom themes, and each child’s continued growth.
Progress reports
Families receive a formal Session Learning Report documenting skills, standards, attendance, and progress.
Parent conferences
A private monthly conversation with Ms. Monica gives families clear feedback and practical next steps.
Class recordings
Live classes are recorded and available inside the private platform, so an absence never means losing the lesson.
Learning materials
Families receive the physical learning kit and program materials needed for hands-on Session 2 activities.
Private platform
Assignments, recordings, digital activities, curated books, guides, and documentation stay organized in one place.
A thoughtful acceptance process
We make sure every child is ready to thrive.
Registration begins the process. Before acceptance, each interested family has a private readiness conversation with a Preschool Explorers representative or teacher. This helps us confirm that the program is a comfortable academic and developmental fit.
A private readiness conversation
We learn about your child, discuss the Session 2 expectations, answer your questions, and review whether their current skills will help them adjust confidently to the upcoming lessons.
Recommended starting skills
Handwriting does not need to be perfect. Children should be comfortable attempting these foundational skills with growing independence.
WritingWrite a simple three-word sentence in a notebook.
Letter formationForm uppercase and lowercase letters well enough to communicate ideas.
Pencil readinessHold a pencil comfortably and participate in daily notebook writing.
Early readingKnow common letter sounds, blend sounds, and read basic CVC words.
Math foundationsComplete basic addition and subtraction problems.
Growing number skillsShow readiness for beginning double-digit addition with guidance.
What children keep strengthening
First-grade skills taught with depth and joy.
The page gives families a meaningful overview without publishing every lesson or revealing the complete curriculum.
Reading and phonics
Decoding, word recognition, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and confident discussion through leveled reading support.
Writing and handwriting
Letter formation, spacing, sentence development, spelling patterns, and daily written expression in a personal notebook.
Math and problem solving
Number sense, computation, patterns, place value, mathematical reasoning, and age-appropriate problem solving.
Science and discovery
Hands-on investigations, observation, questions, evidence, and the curiosity that helps children think like scientists.
Spanish enrichment
Vocabulary, listening, speaking, songs, and cultural learning led by a Spanish teacher through our partner language program.
Learning independence
Following directions, completing assignments, managing materials, reflecting on learning, and building steady habits.
Built for homeschool families
Your child’s learning is visible and documented.
The program supports families who need structure, evidence of progress, and access to an experienced certified teacher while keeping parents responsible for their own district filing requirements.
Session Learning Report
A formal end-of-session summary of skills, standards, attendance, and progress for your records.
Monthly parent meeting
Direct conversation about your child’s participation, strengths, growth, and next steps.
Attendance records
Live-class dates stay documented inside the private learning platform.
Standards-aligned curriculum
ELA and math are aligned with Common Core, with science connected to Next Generation Science Standards.
Session 2 and beyond
A clear calendar for the school year.
Returning students receive a private review week beginning November 9. The official Session 2 curriculum begins November 16 for all enrolled students.
Session 2 program tuition
A premium enrichment experience with only three new seats.
SESSION 2 · 8-WEEK ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
1st Grade Explorers
$1,600
Choose the payment option that works best for your family. Enrollment is a commitment to the complete Session 2 enrichment program.
- Monday reading and phonics live class
- Tuesday live Spanish class
- Wednesday math and science live class
- Thursday independent activities
- Friday digital activities and assigned books
- Daily notebook writing
- Digital library and curated books
- Progress reports and monthly conferences
- Recordings and private platform access
- Physical learning materials
Program commitment: The first $550 payment is charged at enrollment, and the remaining two $550 payments are billed automatically in monthly installments. The payment plan totals $1,650 and covers the complete eight-week session. Families may request a partial refund in writing through Friday, November 20, 2026. Approved refunds are reduced by one week of classes, applicable taxes, administration fees, and payment-processing fees. No refunds are available after the first week.
Three Session 2 seats available
Meet your child’s teacher
Experience matters. Connection makes it powerful.
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 built a global community of 1.22 million families by making children feel seen, celebrated, and capable.
“Teaching isn’t what I do, it’s who I am.”
Know before you join
Questions about Session 2.
When do new students begin?
New students begin with the official Session 2 curriculum on Monday, November 16. Returning students have a private review week November 9 to 13.
Does registration guarantee acceptance?
No. Interested families complete a private readiness conversation with a Preschool Explorers representative or teacher before acceptance. The conversation helps us confirm that the child has the foundational skills needed to participate comfortably and benefit from the upcoming lessons.
Who teaches Spanish?
Spanish is taught live by a Spanish teacher through our partner language program. The assigned instructor may vary by session.
How many students are accepted?
Enrollment is limited to five students total. Two returning students are already enrolled, leaving three new Session 2 seats.
What happens on independent days?
Thursday includes teacher-guided independent activities. Friday includes assigned digital activities, curated books, and enrichment inside the platform.
What if my child misses a live class?
Live classes are recorded and placed inside the private platform so your child can review the lesson.
Do families receive progress documentation?
Yes. Families receive attendance records, a formal Session Learning Report, and monthly parent conference support.
Is program tuition refundable?
Yes, partial refunds are available for this live virtual enrichment program during the first week only. A written refund request must be received at [email protected] by Friday, November 20, 2026. Approved refunds are reduced by one week of classes, applicable taxes, administration fees, and payment-processing fees. No refunds are available after that deadline. An approved cancellation also ends access to live classes, recordings, assignments, the digital library, and the private platform.
Session 2 · November 16 to January 15
Give your child a classroom where they are truly known.
Three new children will join a warm, focused learning community built around expert teaching, meaningful connection, and steady first-grade growth.
Explore the Session 2 experienceREGISTER NOW! SPOTS ARE LIMITED
Your child's first grade year is happening now. Ms. Monica is preparing the classroom for her students.
Families who found their home here
Real growth. Real confidence. Real connection.
The most meaningful proof comes from the families who have learned alongside Ms. Monica.
★★★★★
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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