What is Kinder Explorers?



Built for the kindergarten years and beyond.

Your child is ready to bloom. They're asking bigger questions, noticing letters everywhere, and counting everything in sight. The question is: where do they go to really grow?

Kinder Explorers is Ms. Monica's live virtual enrichment program for children ages 4–6. Three live days a week, your child joins a small, caring group in a real classroom experience — without leaving home. Monday and Tuesday are core learning days with Ms. Monica, covering phonics, reading, writing, math, and science through interactive, hands-on lessons. Wednesday is Enrichment Day, led by a vetted specialist in Spanish or Art.

Thursday and Friday are self-paced exploration days, where children revisit skills and explore curated digital activities inside your family's private virtual classroom.

Balanced Blend of Live Instruction + Independent Exploration

This is More Than Worksheet Learning

Ms. Monica offers live instruction. She's a dually certified New York City teacher with a Master's degree, 23 years of experience, and 1.22 million families who tune in to watch her teach, because she's that good.

Session 1 - September 8th - October 30th

What Your Child Will Learn


Every 8-week session covers six core areas.

Building the skills that matter most in kindergarten and preparing your child for the confidence they'll carry into 1st grade and beyond.

📚

Phonics & Reading

Letter sounds, blending CVC words, sight words, print concepts and reading comprehension delivered in leveled groups so every child is appropriately challenged.

✍️

Handwriting 

Proper letter formation, name writing, drawing and labeling to communicate ideas, and building toward simple complete sentences. A dedicated program built in every day.

🔢

Math

Number sense, counting to 100, addition and subtraction introduction, shapes, measurement, and pattern recognition. Kindergarten math done right, building understanding, not just memorization.

🔬

Science

Hands-on discovery and curiosity-led exploration. Weather, seasons, plants, animals, and the "why" questions that make kindergartners light up. Science is how children learn to think.

🎨

Specialty - Art or Spanish

Every Wednesday a vetted specialist leads class. Sessions rotate between creative art exploration and Spanish language enrichment,  giving kindergartners exposure to skills that traditional school often skips.

💻

Digital Library & Activities

A growing library of curated digital activities and interactive games available anytime inside your virtual classroom. Thursday and Friday are self-paced exploration days.

What a Week Looks Like



Inside Kinder Explorers

Session 1 — September 8 – October 30, 2026

Day Who What Happens Time
Monday 
Live
Ms. Monica Core lesson: phonics, reading, and handwriting. Skill instruction, interactive activity. 11:30 AM EST
60 mins
Tuesday 
Live
Ms. Monica Core lesson: math, science, and social-emotional learning or project work. 11:30 AM EST
60 mins
Wednesday
Live
Specialist Art exploration or Spanish language enrichment, led by a vetted specialty educator. 11:30 AM EST
30–45 mins
Thursday
Self-Paced
Independent Handwriting practice + assigned digital reading. Self-paced at home. 20–30 mins
Friday
Enrichment
Exploration Digital games and activities from Ms. Monica. Family-led enrichment at home. 15–20 mins
 Each live session is a real, interactive experience, not a recording. Your child is in a real classroom with a real teacher who knows their name.

This Program Includes

Everything your child needs. Everything you need too.



Access to Private PlatformAll lessons, activities, and resources in one place — available any time.


16 Live Sessions with Ms. MonicaCore instruction on Monday and Tuesday  every week for 8 weeks.


Leveled Reading Group PlacementYour child reads at their level and advances from there.


8-Week Curriculum GuideWeekly skill focus, at-home activities, and session prep organized for your family.


Interactive Digital ActivitiesCurated activities and games on and off the platform  aligned to each week's lessons.


Session Recordings on PlatformEvery live class is recorded. Never miss a lesson, watch the replay anytime.


Physical Learning Kit ✓ Mailed Before SessionHands-on materials aligned to that session's curriculum, delivered to your home.


8 Live Specialist SessionsWednesday enrichment with a vetted specialist in Art or Spanish.


Parent Weekly Prep GuideKnow exactly what's coming and how to support your child between sessions.


Certificate of CompletionPresented at the end of each 8-week session.

Investment

Education Investment

Kinder Explorers

2026–2027 pricing  ·  4 sessions · 8 weeks each  ·  September 2026 – May 2027

Per session

Single session - pay in full

$1,800

one-time payment

8 weeks of full program access. Physical Learning Kit included. Enroll session by session.

Per session

3-month payment plan

$600

× 3 monthly payments  ·  $1,800 total

Split into 3 auto-billed monthly payments per session. Same full access. No extra charge.

★ Best Value
Full school year

School year - pay in full

Save $720  ·  10% off

$6,480

vs. $7,200 session by session

All 4 sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring, End-of-Year). Priority enrollment guaranteed for the full school year.

Full school year

Monthly school year plan

$720

× 9 months (Sept – May)  ·  $6,480 total

Same total as pay-in-full. Auto-billed monthly. Covers all 4 sessions and inter-session breaks.

Special Gift: Register by July 29, 2026 and receive a Multi-Cultural Pointer from Circle Time with Ms. Monica in your child's Learning Package.


Sibling discount: 25% off total for 2+ enrolled children  Max class size: 10 students


2026–2027 Session Dates


Returning Explorers Families - You Have Priority

If your child is returning to our program, your family receives first access to Kinder Explorers and 1st Grade Explorers enrollment before it opens to the public. Watch your email for your exclusive pre-registration link on or before July 8, 2026.

 


Session Dates Enrollment Deadline Length
Session 1 — Fall September 8 – October 30, 2026
First live class: Tuesday, September 8
August 14, 2026
*closes early if full
8 weeks
↳ Break October 31 – November 7, 2026
Rest week — new Learning Kits ship.
1 week
Session 2 — Winter November 9, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Winter break Dec 19 – Jan 3 · Weeks 7–8 resume Jan 4
October 18, 2026
*closes early if full
8 weeks
↳ Break January 18 – 24, 2027
MLK Day (Jan 18) · New Learning Kits ship.
1 week
Session 3 — Spring January 25 – March 19, 2027
Presidents Day Feb 15: pre-recorded lesson
January 10, 2027
*closes early if full
8 weeks
↳ Spring Break March 20 – April 6, 2027
Easter Sunday March 28 falls during this break.
2 weeks
Session 4 — End of Year April 7 – May 30, 2027
Final live class: Wednesday, May 28
March 14, 2027
*closes early if full
8 weeks

Is This Right for Your Child?

Is Kinder Explorers Right for Your Child?

Let's make sure this is the right fit.

✓  Great fit if your child…
Is ages 4–6 and ready for structured, joyful learning
Is preparing for kindergarten, currently in kindergarten, or needs enrichment after
Thrives with a teacher who truly knows them
Is homeschooled or needs certified academic instruction at home
Attends in-person school and needs enrichment support
Has a parent or caregiver available during live class time
Has completed Pre-K  All or an Explorers program with Ms. Monica and is ready for Kinder Explorers.
This may not be the right fit if…
Has never experienced a virtual classroom and needs significant onboarding support
Requires one-on-one instruction that goes beyond enrichment
Has a schedule that conflicts with Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday class times

PRE-REGISTER NOW SPOTS ARE LIMITED

Your child's kindergarten year is happening whether you plan for it or not. The families who enroll in Kinder Explorers are choosing to make it extraordinary. Pre-registration opens July 8, 2026. The private platform opens on August 3, 2026.

Teacher

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."

Perfect for Teaching at Home

Built for Homeschool Families

Everything you need to document your child's learning.

Kinder Explorers is built with homeschool families in mind. Ms. Monica's curriculum is aligned to Common Core State Standards and NGSS, the same benchmarks school districts use to evaluate homeschool submissions across the country.


Every session

Session Learning Report

A formal curriculum summary at the end of every 8-week session — skills covered, standards addressed, and attendance — ready for your portfolio or district submission. Signed by Ms. Monica with full teacher credentials.


Monthly

Live Parent Meeting

A live 30-minute conference with Ms. Monica every month. Hear directly about your child's progress, ask questions, and document a certified teacher's assessment for your records.


Always on

Attendance Records

Every live class date is logged and accessible inside your family's private platform. Download or print your attendance record at any time for state reporting purposes.


Common Core Aligned

Standards-Based Curriculum

All curriculum is aligned to Common Core State Standards for Kindergarten ELA and Math, and to Next Generation Science Standards — accepted documentation in all 50 states.

Kinder Explorers does not file your paperwork or complete your district's forms — that remains your responsibility as the homeschooling parent. What we do is give you everything you need to do it confidently.

Early Bird Program Pricing:

This reflects special Early Bird pricing for Kinder families for a limited time. By registering for our program you agree to our refund policy, class schedule, and program fees. The private platform opens on August 3, 2026.

Program Policies

Program Policies at a Glance

1st Grade Explorers · 2026–2027


10

Students per session

Each live session is capped at 10 students. Enrollment closes when capacity is reached.


Monthly

Auto-billing

Payment plans are billed once per month on the same date you enrolled. No manual payments needed.


25% off

Sibling discount

Enroll 2+ children and receive 25% off the total. Siblings can be in different programs.


Always

Sessions recorded

Every live class is recorded and available inside your family's private platform. Never miss a lesson.


Week 1

Refund window

Partial refunds are available within the first week of each session. First week + admin fee applies.


US only

Enrollment eligibility

Open to families residing in the United States. International enrollment is not available at this time.

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FAQ

  • Can I pay per week for the Virtual Programs class? Is there a payment plan?

    No, this program is sold as an 8 week program. There is a one time payment option and monthly payment plan options. There is also a school year payment available.

  • My child just finished Preschool or the old Lion Cubs program. Is Kinder Explorers the natural next step?

    Yes. Kinder Explorers is designed as the direct continuation of the advanced preschool program. The skills build on what your child already knows, the classroom culture stays consistent, and the relationship with Ms. Monica continues. Your child won't skip a beat.

  • My child attends traditional school. Can they still enroll?

    Absolutely. Many families use Kinder Explorers as enrichment alongside their school day. Classes run on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Check the schedule to confirm timing works for your family.

  • How many children are in the class?

    Enrollment is intentionally limited to keep the classroom intimate and high quality. Ms. Monica and her assistant work with a small cohort of up to 10 students, not a large group. This is not a mass-enrollment virtual program.

  • Do parents need to participate in classes?

    Our Preschool programs can be totally independent, however this will depend primarily on each individual child. Children will need their basic materials set-up before their lesson begins. Parent preparation is simple and can be done ahead of time the night before or morning of the class.

  • What if my child misses a live class?

    Every live session is recorded and available in your virtual classroom. Your child can watch the replay and complete that week's digital activities at their own pace. Nothing is lost.

  • What is the Physical Learning Kit?

    Before each 8-week session begins, a physical kit is mailed to your home. It contains hands-on materials aligned to that session's curriculum, so your child has what they need from day one. The kit is included in your enrollment. No separate purchase required.

  • Can I receive a refund if I don't think the content is right for my child?

    Yes, refunds are available for all of the live virtual programs. Since this is a digital product/program we will offer partial payment refunds for a limited time. For partial refunds we will give you up until the 1st week of the program for a refund. You pay for the 1st week plus an administration fee.

  • What is the classroom assistant's role?

    The classroom assistant is a college student majoring in Education who works alongside Ms. Monica in every Monday and Tuesday session. They manage the virtual classroom, support student engagement, assist children who need extra help, and help run activities, so Ms. Monica can focus entirely on teaching. Your child gets more adult attention, not less.