Learning at home made simple
Available now for students ages PreK-12th grade.
Designed to support the whole family
At Modulo, learning experts design a custom learning plan to meet the needs of each family. Consistent peer interaction and 1-1 sessions with teachers ensure students are meeting key academic and developmental milestones. And we’re here via phone and email to support families every step of the way, with any and all aspects of remote learning - from navigating working from home with kids to inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
Mornings Meetings
Our virtual homeroom
Every morning (Monday-Thursday) kids meet with their group and a teacher to talk about how they’re feeling, what they’re working on with peers and then break out in 1-1 sessions to set goals for the day. Kids also have the option to check in with members of their group for virtual playtime or pair up with study buddies. Kids can also connect via phone, text and video via our slack group.
Independent study
Personalized daily lesson plans
Every day, children are assigned 1-2 hours a day of personalized lessons to help them develop core academics and chosen electives. Every child’s curriculum is customized according to their learning style, strengths and interests and will continue to evolve and change throughout the year. We offer quarterly assessments to measure student progress and personalize curriculum to address weaknesses and build on strengths.
Expert support
1-1 meetings with teachers and phone/email/chat support.
Teachers meet at least once a week individually with students to check up on how they’re doing, adjust curriculum and give parents feedback on their progress. Learning guides are available via phone, email and chat to support families and students with all aspects of remote learning from navigating social/emotional issues to tutoring kids in areas where they are struggling or especially motivated to excel.
“STEAM”y Electives
Collaborative learning with experts
We offer live classes in areas of interest to children in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) and current events - with topics ranging from a creative writing lab to robotics, theater and taking action to end racism.. We often invite guest experts to offer special workshops based on children’s interests or current events.
Parenting Workshops
Optional meetups for parents and caregivers.
To build community and guide parents, we offer weekly, optional workshops to parents as an opportunity for them to ask questions and get support. Most of the workshops are discussion-based, but we also feature special topics like “Emotional Wellness” and “Talking to Kids about Racism.” Parents can also connect with each other and our learning experts via our slack group.
Parent/child activities
Family participation in learning
Family participation in learning is so critical to a child’s healthy intellectual and social development. We suggest daily activities that parents can do with kids to enhance their learning. Activities are optional, but encouraged and can be done with your child in as little as 20 minutes a day.
Start anytime (now or in the fall). Just as learning happens all the time, Modulo happens year round. Families can start this summer or wait until the fall and pause their membership at any time. We believe learning works best when it’s continuous. Children will love Modulo as much as their favorite summer camp, while being challenged and inspired in the subjects they learn at school throughout the year.
A comprehensive replacement to school. Modulo is designed to ensure children excel in all core academic areas. We regularly adjust curricula based on children’s strengths to ensure they are meeting or exceeding state standards for learning.
As little as 20 minutes a day of parent or caregiver involvement. Families can spend as little as 20 minutes a day guiding their children’s instruction or more if they are interested in getting more involved. Our program is designed to support every lifestyle. You don’t need to be a teacher and the program is easy for a caregiver, parent or teacher to follow.
Mastery Learning and STEAM. Each child's designated study will involve a combination of 1:1 (or small group) instruction and independent study. Research shows that children learn faster more effectively when they are able to learn at their own rate. All our learning materials and lessons cater to this approach. Our comprehensive curriculum includes science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), though families are always free to specialize in a particular area of interest.
Project-based and hands on components. Project-based learning helps children foster critical thinking skills by letting them choose goals and determine a process to reach them. Projects exercise all five senses and help children explore multi-modalities for learning. Learning through projects also teaches grit and perseverance. Our curriculum includes lots of online and hands-on project opportunities to help children develop autonomy and purpose.
Ample time to play, enjoy nature and explore. We believe children need plenty of time to play and explore interests at their own pace. Self-directed education is a powerful tool and spending time in nature and with friends is so important to a child's social and intellectual development. It's incredible what children can learn and what projects they can do when left to their own devices. That's why our curriculum includes only 1-3 hours a day of designated study and leaves the rest of the time for choice time where children may play, meet up with peers, explore great outdoors, dive into apps on their learning dashboard, read, write or explore their city.
Focused on whole child development. Social and emotional learning are just as important as academic success and deeply intertwined. Our education system is designed to support families as they help their kids develop healthy social relationships, a strong sense of independence and a positive attitude about learning, healthy bodies and strong, creative minds. The world is changing so quickly and no one know for sure what the future may bring. Our aim is to help children develop big hearts and brilliant minds, with the autonomy and flexibility to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Diversity and Inclusion are critical priorities for us at Modulo. We believe education should be an opportunity to encounter and connect with diverse cultures, races, socio-economic background and perspectives. In this vein, we select curriculum that highlights female and minority voices and re-writes history to represent as many perspective as possible. We encourage children to build a compassionate framework for choosing their values and use critical thinking and scientific reasoning to analyze the word around them and develop their own point of view . We fully support Black Lives Matter and the #metoo movement.
Our mission
For families who want to encourage a lifelong love of learning.
Children thrive when they have plenty of time for play and self-directed learning. We built Modulo for families who are passionate about fostering a lifelong love of learning in their children. Our aim with Modulo is to help families strike the right balance between structured learning and free time, while giving children access to all the tools they need to support the pursuit of their interests. Having the support of a learning specialists helps families feel confident that their children are reaching key developmental milestones, not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well.
“All the world is a laboratory to the inquiring mind” –Martin Fisher
FAQs
How many hours a day do I need to teach my child?
As little as 20 minutes a day or up to 2 hours. Since children learning at home are learning one-on-one rather than a group setting in the classroom, learning happens much more quickly and efficiently. We generally recommend students spend no more than 1-3 hours studying per day (a combination or parent/caregiver involvement and independent study) The program is designed to leave lots of time for playing outside, self-directed learning and social interaction
Do I have to register as a homeschooler?
Families can register as homeschoolers or participate in a school in tandem with this program. By law, children need to be enrolled in school or register as a homeschooler. Modulo is not a school, so if you do not register in school, you do have to register as a homeschooler. We can help with this process.
What qualifications do your teachers have?
All of our teachers have a master’s degree in education and/or 5-10 years of experience in a classroom setting. We select teachers based on their interested in whole child development, project-based learning and an inquiry-based approached to education, nurturing child’s interests and following their curiosity. Each teacher has extensive experience with special needs and work with multiple learning styles.
Is Modulo a year-round program?
That’s up to you. We believe earning happens best when it's continuous. That's why our learning program is designed to be followed 12 months a year. That said, since it's a monthly subscription, families can pause, start or stop the program at any time with 30 days notice. The periods of designated study are light enough that it leaves plenty of time for kids to attend summer camp, relax or pursue hobbies that interest them outside of the designated study periods.
Do you adhere to state standards for learning?
Our program is designed to help children meet or exceed state standards for learning. However, some families may choose to specialize in certain areas or allow their children more unstructured time for self-directed learning. Most of our curriculum recommendations are aligned with state standards. In our initial intake with your family, we’ll ask you how important state standards are to you and recommend curriculum based on your preferences.
Do you offer scholarships?
We are committed to making Modulo accessible to every family, especially as many are struggling with financial hardship during this time. If you are unable to afford our regular pricing plans, please contact us and we will work out an arrangement that fits your family’s needs.
$549/month
*Full and partial scholarships available. Please inquire.
Morning meetups
Daily lesson plans
1-1 teacher meetings
Live classes
Parenting workshops
Holistic, quarterly assessments
Expert support
Parent & student community
About us
Modulo is an effort run by 300 volunteers and 80 partner organizations devoted to supporting families with all aspects of children’s learning ranging from meals and childcare to learning and work/life balance.
The co-founder, Manisha Snoyer has nearly 20 years of experience as a PreK-12th grade teacher and edtech entrepreneur, teaching or mentoring 3000 children in a variety of education settings including tutoring, private, public and homeschool In 2005, she founded CottageClass, which was designed to empower teachers to start their own microschools. Manisha helped start over 15 homeschool co-ops in Brooklyn and has worked extensively for the last five years with families and edtech professionals.
Most recently, we founded schoolclosures.org, a national partnership of educational organizations and volunteers to help support parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The site has had over 100k visitors and supported families with a range of needs including learning from home, computer donations, psychological support finding curriculum, getting meals, navigating new technology and volunteer tutoring. These efforts led us to believe that a new solution for parents was needed that could provide comprehensive support to learning at home starting this summer and into the school year. We’re excited to start building this new learning community to ensure every child and family has the chance to thrive social, emotionally, academically through individualized instruction.
