Our main units are done live in order to allow for interaction, however we are looking at adding some On Demand videos for some of our add-ons such as Ready to Read and Math. These videos would be able to be watched at your own convenience so stay tuned for more details.

So far, we have committed to live classes at 10am EST, though we are considering adding in more classes if we can swing it.

Classes will be recorded and the replays will be posted so you never have to worry about missing out! The replays still have interactive elements like polls and the live comments show on screen, making it feel live (even though it isn't). This means that you can watch any time that works for you!

Different classes will likely have different teachers. Rebecca, the founder of Gather 'Round will teach some classes, but we will have other teachers who are doing other classes such as Bri Parker (who is teaching our Ready to Read pre-recorded class), teachers for math, and possibly more as we add to our Academy!

The live video includes teaching from the Teacher's Guide and an overview of the student pages. Students complete those pages as homework and can share work in our private community.

We use an online platform called BigMarker for our events. These are best watched on a computer or mobile device (casting to a TV does not always work reliably so we recommend using an HDMI cable if you want to show it on your TV for all your students).

A computer or mobile device for the lesson plus printed or digital units for your family. Basic school supplies are sufficient.

The Academy is designed with your family in mind! It is allowed to be used by your entire family—all ages—together (Gather 'Round style). The units are taught in an engaging manner and we try to incorporate brain breaks and activities to keep it moving for younger students while still being challenging enough for older students. The Academy cannot be shared outside of your immediate family (which means children that you are the legal guardian of).