Playgarden Prep Homeschool Curriculum Review
Summary of Playgarden Prep Homeschool Curriculum Review
Grades: Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Subjects: Language, Math, Science, Reading, Geography, Enrichment
Category: Non-religious
Format: Online
Price: $14.99 – $99.99 per month or $149.99 – $999.99 annually
How to Use Playgarden Prep in Your Homeschool
Playgarden Prep is an in-person preschool in New York City that also has an online program available for families all over the world. Their Play and Learn program is great for busy parents who want to introduce their child to guided learning by experienced teachers for fun, positive screen time.
For those who want a more in-depth, detailed program, they offer an Online Preschool. Using a Montessori curriculum, your child will get 1.5 hours of educational instruction each day, hands-on activities, and even playdates with other children…all without leaving your home! Lessons are pre-recorded so you can complete them anytime, anywhere.
Playgarden Prep Highlights
Playgarden Prep offers 3 plan choices, including:
- Play and Learn
- Video Lessons from Certified Teachers
- Do-it-yourself activities, games, and art projects
- Snack recipes and how-to videos
- Book recommendations with videos to read along
- Curated Playlists to supplement learning, or just have fun!
- Access to their Library with thousands of video lessons
- A Kids Corner, where kids can have fun learning on their own
- Well-being podcasts, blogs, and webinars
- Family membership for multiple students and caregivers
- Play and Learn Live
- Everything included in Play and Learn, plus UNLIMITED daily Live classes
- Online Preschool
- Individualized Daily Lesson plans
- 26 Weeks of video-based preschool for 45 minutes to 1 hour per day
- Hands-on worksheets with guidance from Certified Teachers
- Access to their Video Library with over 1,200 lessons, for hours of Edu-tainment!
- Access to their Music Library with custom, fun-filled children’s songs
- Access to their Library with thousands of video lessons
- Progress Reports sent to parents via email, and available in the Student Cubby
- Feedback from REAL teachers
- A Kids Corner, where kids can have fun learning on their own
- Family Membership for multiple students
- UNLIMITED Daily Live Classes
- Access to special events, experts, and webinars
- Playdates with friends to promote Social Interaction
- Home delivery of School Materials: a Playgarden Prep Backpack, specialized pencils, and workbooks as your little one progresses through their Daily Lessons
Their online preschool curriculum includes:
- Movement
- Science
- Math
- Writing
- Music
- Geography
- Language
- Cognitive
- Theater
- Storytime
- Sensory
- Art
Playgarden Prep Pros and Cons
Pros:
- A free 15-day trial
- Affordable cost options
- A mixture of pre-recorded and live Zoom classes for vital interaction
- Offer exciting enrichment classes like Karate, Guitar, Hip Hop, Cooking, and more!
- Accommodating for all types of families including those with different cultures, languages, dynamics, etc.
- Accepting and inclusive of children with special needs
- Offers a “well-being platform” to assist parents with nutrition, physical activities, book suggestions, social development, and more!
Cons:
- With the free 15-day trial to see if Playgarden works for your family, there really are no cons we could find.
Additional Comments from Playgarden Prep Parents
“Playgarden Online is my best friend as a parent – it’s endless education and entertainment for less than my daily coffee – almost like a personal assistant who ensures my child is on track with their developmental and emotional needs, instead of leaving it all up to me.” – Allison
“Playgarden Prep is the best place for young children online! We did not know how much Henry would absorb through an online preschool and are blown away by how much he is learning! We would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to prepare their child for school.” – David
“Our daughters have learned so much with Playgarden Prep, not only educationally but socially too. The curriculum is impressive, flexible, and well-rounded. Our daughters also adore the Playgarden songs and listen to them every day. These songs and the Playgarden Prep teachers have become a part of our family.” – Jackie