Alphabet BookAlphabet Adventures
A playful introduction to letter recognition and beginning sounds for early readers.
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"My daughter started kindergarten so confident — thank you, Ms. Monique!" ✦
A nurturing kindergarten readiness academy helping children ages 3–6 master early literacy, math, and confidence.
Enroll NowLearning Today.
Leading Tomorrow.
20+
Years teaching
Atlanta, GA · USALearning Today, Leading TomorrowBased in Georgia
About us
Three commitments at the heart of every class.
01
Our mission
Inspire confidence, build foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning in every child we serve.
02
Personalized approach
Small-group classes capped at 10 students mean every child gets individualized attention and learns at their own pace.
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Experienced educator
Led by Georgia Pre-K educator Monique Brooks, with over 20 years of experience teaching young learners.
Our story
Built on classroom experience, designed for real families.
Next Leaders Academy was founded by Monique Brooks, a Georgia Pre-K educator with more than 20 years of experience working with young children. Our program is designed to build confidence, encourage a love of learning, and prepare children for long-term academic success.
What makes us special is our personalized, small-group approach and our commitment to helping every child learn at their own pace.
What children gain
Skills that build a confident kindergartener.
- Letter recognition, sounds & early reading
- Numbers, counting & early math
- Fine motor & handwriting practice
- Social-emotional skills & classroom confidence
Our program
Kindergarten Readiness Enrichment
Fun, hands-on Saturday classes that prepare children ages 3–6 for kindergarten success. Small groups, experienced teaching, and a curriculum that builds confidence.
Who it's for
The program is designed for:
- Preschoolers
- Pre-K students
- Rising Kindergarten students
- Kindergarten students who would benefit from additional practice and confidence-building
What children will learn
Foundational skills, taught with joy.
- Letter Recognition & Sounds
- Name Writing & Handwriting
- Early Reading Readiness
- Number Recognition & Counting
- Early Math, Shapes & Patterns
- Fine Motor Development
- Social-Emotional Skills
- Classroom Readiness & Confidence
What's included
Every child receives:
Small-group instruction
Max 10 students per class for personalized attention.
Certified Pre-K educator
20+ years of experience teaching young learners.
Light snack
We take care of the little things so kids stay focused.
Certificate of Completion
Celebrate your child's progress with a keepsake.
Who we serve
Building confident learners, one Saturday at a time.
Our enrichment program supports preschoolers, Pre-K students, rising kindergarteners, and current kindergarten students who would benefit from extra practice and confidence-building.
Preschoolers
Foundational early-learning habits and play-based growth.
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Pre-K Students
Letter sounds, counting, and pre-reading confidence.
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Rising Kindergarteners
A strong, joyful start to elementary school.
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Kindergarten Students
Reinforcement and confidence in core skills.
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Coming Soon
Alphabet Book
Counting BookCounting with Confidence
Build number sense and early math skills with engaging illustrations and prompts.
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WorkbookKindergarten Ready Workbook
Letter tracing, name writing, shapes, and patterns — everything your child needs to feel ready.
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StorybookBooks & resources
Educational books that spark a love of learning.
Next Leaders Academy also creates educational storybooks, alphabet books, counting books, and kindergarten readiness workbooks — perfect for home and the classroom.
Shop
Learning tools that grow with your child.
Books, workbooks, flashcards, and learning resources — designed by an experienced Pre-K educator. Our shop is launching soon.
Flashcards
Workbook
Book
Printable20+
Years teaching
Meet the founder
Monique Brooks
Georgia Pre-K Educator · 20+ years with young learners
Welcome! I'm Monique Brooks, founder of Next Leaders Academy. As a Georgia Pre-K educator with more than 20 years of experience working with young children, I am passionate about helping children build the confidence and foundational skills they need for kindergarten success.
My mission is to inspire a love of learning, build confidence, and help every child reach their full potential. I look forward to partnering with your family and helping your child begin a successful educational journey.
Certified Pre-K educator
20+ years of experience
Author of children's books
Gallery
A look inside Next Leaders Academy.
A glimpse of our educational programs, classroom learning, and resources. More class photos coming soon, with parent permission.
Parent resources
Practical tips for kindergarten readiness.
Insights, activities, and printable resources to help families support early learning at home. New articles coming soon.
5 Ways to Build Letter Recognition at Home
Simple, playful activities you can do with everyday materials to help your child master the alphabet.
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Why Fine Motor Skills Matter for Kindergarten
Cutting, tracing, and tying shoes — the small skills that set kids up for big classroom wins.
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Talking with Your Child About Starting School
Gentle scripts and confidence-builders to ease nerves and spark excitement about the first day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
Enroll, ask a question, or join our interest list.
Tell us a little about your child and we'll be in touch with next steps and class details.
Ready to begin?
Give your child a confident start to school.
Reserve your child's spot in our next Kindergarten Readiness session, or join the interest list to be the first to hear about upcoming classes.