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Complete Digital program
Five prerecorded weekday lessons with printable activity sheets and hands-on practice.
Session 2 • Hybrid learning program • Ages 3 to 5
More guidance. More connection.Still right at home.
The complete Preschool Explorers Digital program, plus one weekly live class with Ms. Monica, digital book library access, parent support, and a community that helps your family stay connected.
8 lesson weeks
Complete Digital programOne live class weekly
45 minutes with Ms. MonicaNov. 16 to Jan. 15
One week off for Christmas
Complete Digital programOne live class weekly
45 minutes with Ms. MonicaNov. 16 to Jan. 15
One week off for Christmas
Register October 28 to November 20, 2026.
Keep access to your Session 2 program through June 2027.
ADVANCE HYBRID
The best of both worlds
Flexible learning at home, with a trusted teacher beside you.
You guide their growth. Ms. Monica brings the plan, the live teaching, and the reassurance that you do not have to carry the preschool journey alone.
This is more than extra content.
Advance gives your child a consistent connection with Ms. Monica and gives you a clear, supported path for teaching preschool skills at home.
Everything your family needs
A complete learning rhythm with meaningful support.
Keep the ease of daily digital lessons while adding live teaching, reading enrichment, and parent connection.
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Weekly live class
A 45-minute class with Ms. Monica that reinforces the week’s learning and builds early literacy skills.
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Digital book library
Access to a curated digital book library that supports reading, vocabulary, and joyful learning.
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Parent connection
Live parent Q&A support and a guided community for questions, encouragement, and shared learning.
A real class connection
One purposeful live class each Wednesday with Ms. Monica.
Children learn, participate, and share in a warm, age-appropriate class that complements the Digital lessons and gives families meaningful teacher connection.
Curriculum reinforcement
Guided practice connects directly to the weekly preschool focus, helping children revisit and use what they are learning.
Progressive literacy
Playful phonological-awareness and early literacy experiences build gradually across the school year.
Belonging and confidence
Children see familiar faces, participate, speak, and feel part of a real learning community.
Your 45-minute class rhythm
35 min
Guided teaching, movement, songs, and skill practice.
10 min
Show-and-tell so children can share and connect.
Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. ETOne live class each program week.
Minimum 5 childrenAt least five registrations are required for the class to run.
Maximum 10 childrenEnrollment is limited to keep the experience personal and interactive.
A REAL TEACHER, A REAL CONNECTION
Children learn with Ms. Monica, not just from a screen.
Each Wednesday, children see a familiar teacher, respond, participate, and practice alongside a small group. The live class turns the weekly curriculum into a shared classroom experience.
Warm guidance. Active participation. A class where children are known.Reading beyond the lesson
Curated books that support what children are learning.
Selected by Ms. Monica
Families receive thoughtfully selected digital books that complement the children’s learning and encourage reading together at home.
Digital book library access
Children receive access to a curated digital book library as a classroom learning tool.
Library instructions, access details, and the tools used in class will be shared with enrolled families.
The Preschool Explorers learning journey
Four adventures. One full year of growth.
Each eight-week session builds on the one before it, moving children from strong foundations toward early reading and math.
Session 1
Build the Foundation
Early handwriting, language, counting, fine-motor development, and confident exploration.
Session 2
YOU ARE HERE
YOU ARE HERE
Expand New Skills
Uppercase letters, shapes, numbers 10 to 18, the senses, weight, and winter science.
Session 3
Connect Letters and Sounds
Stronger letter-sound awareness, beginning sounds, introductory word families, counting to 20, and early addition.
Session 4
Begin Reading and Adding
Lowercase writing, blending, word families, simple CVC reading, counting to 20, and addition.
A week that feels doable
Five days.
One simple rhythm.
The Digital lessons remain short and focused. Your weekly live class adds connection and guided practice without taking away the flexibility of learning at home.
MONDAYHandwriting and letters
TUESDAYEarly math and number sense
WEDNESDAYLive class with Ms. Monica
THURSDAYArt and fine-motor skill building
FRIDAYScience and discovery
Choose your learning experience
Choose the level of teacher connection your family wants.
Both options include the complete eight-week Digital program and access through June 2027.
Preschool Explorers Advance
- Everything in Preschool Explorers Digital
- Eight weekly 45-minute live classes with Ms. Monica
- Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. ET
- Curated digital book library
- Live parent Q&A meetings
- Guided parent community
$597
One-time Session 2 payment. About $74.63 per program week. Advance is $200 more than Digital, which is $25 per program week for the added live teaching and support.Preschool Explorers Digital
- Daily prerecorded lessons
- Printable activity sheets
- Monday to Friday learning plan
- One-week winter break
$397
One-time Session 2 payment. Two-payment option also available.Meet your child’s teacher
Learning with Ms. Monica feels like learning with family.
Founder and Head Teacher
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 around 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.”
Know before you join
Questions about Advance.
Is Advance a separate curriculum?
No. Advance includes the complete Preschool Explorers Digital program, then adds weekly live teaching, digital book library access, parent Q&A support, and community connection.
How long is the weekly live class?
Each class is planned for 45 minutes, with approximately 35 minutes of guided learning and 10 minutes for children to share during show-and-tell.
Is the live class phonics-only?
No. Live classes reinforce the weekly curriculum and include progressive literacy and phonological-awareness experiences appropriate for young learners.
When is the live class?
The live class meets on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A minimum of five children must register for the class to run, and enrollment is limited to ten children.
What reading support is included?
Children receive access to a curated digital book library used as a classroom learning tool. Access instructions and details will be shared with enrolled families.
Will we need a printer?
Yes. The Digital program includes printable activity sheets used alongside the lessons. Families should also expect to use basic household and art supplies for some activities.
Session 2 • November 16 to January 15
Give your child the structure of a program and the connection of a real teacher.
Advance is designed for families who want to teach at home with greater confidence, support, and connection.
Ask about Preschool Explorers AdvanceFamilies 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.
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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
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"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
Trusted by 1.22 million families in the Circle Time community
FAQ
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When can we start?
Session 2 begins Monday, November 16, 2026, and ends Friday, January 15, 2027. Five prerecorded lessons and printable activities unlock each program week, with no new lessons December 21 through December 25. The live class meets Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
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Are there live classes?
Yes. Advance includes one 45-minute live class with Ms. Monica each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Approximately 35 minutes are guided teaching and skill practice, followed by 10 minutes of show-and-tell.
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How much time should we plan each day?
The prerecorded weekday lessons are designed to be short and manageable, usually about 15 to 20 minutes. On Wednesdays, families also attend the 45-minute live class with Ms. Monica.
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Is this the right program for my child's age?
Preschool Explorers Advance is designed for ages 3 to 5. Children should be able to participate in a small online group, with parent support available as needed.
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What is the payment and cancellation policy?
Enrollment is a commitment to the full eight-week Session 2 program. Payments are nonrefundable once the program begins. If a payment plan is offered, all scheduled payments are required. Canceling the plan or missing a scheduled payment will cancel access to the program and live class.
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How do the sessions build across the school year?
Preschool Explorers includes four progressive sessions. Each session builds on the skills children practiced before, moving from strong foundations toward early reading and math. Families keep platform access to their purchased sessions through June 2027.
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Do I need a printer?
Yes. Advance includes printable activity sheets used alongside the lessons, so families need access to a printer. Basic household and art supplies may also be needed. No physical learning package is included.
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Can siblings share one enrollment?
The Digital materials may be used by children in the same household, but each child attending the live class needs an individual seat so enrollment stays within the 10-child limit. Email [email protected] for sibling registration guidance.