

Monica and then decided it was important to open the videos up for children everywhere. In an effort to maintain a much-needed connection with her preschool students and provide a consistent educational program they could count on during the pandemic, Sutton created Circle Time with Ms. According to a survey from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), it found that pre-pandemic, 51 percent of 3-year-olds and 71 percent of 4-year-olds went to preschool. children have lost important opportunities for learning. "The community Monica has built and the resources she provided parents when they needed them most are second to none, and we couldn't imagine a better way to kick off our exciting year for Educational Insights than to announce our official partnership."Īs a result of preschool closings over the last two years, U.S. Monica was a natural fit to become an Educational Insights partner in play and we are delighted to have her join our family of toy innovators and educators, as we truly believe in and support her mission to make learning fun and hands-on for kids everywhere," explained Lisa Guili, General Manager of Educational Insights.

Monica will provide young children everywhere with even greater access to new tools, lessons, skills, and experiences in areas such as sensory and tactile learning. With the support of Educational Insights, Circle Time with Ms. Sutton's playful, bubbly approach to teaching children both in her virtual classroom and worldwide helps children explore, grow and learn preschool basics such as shapes, numbers, and letters. Monica's daily ' Circle Time' YouTube program skyrocketed, amassing over 550,000 subscribers and more than 55 million views to date, while curating a vast library of kid-friendly content for families to enjoy at home. Since launching in March of 2020 as parents were seeking resources and guidance amidst the pandemic, the popularity of Ms.
