WHO WE ARE
Meet the Educator Behind Next Play
Hi, I’m Kaycie, founder of Next Play Learning.
I believe children learn best when someone takes the time to understand where they are, how they learn, what they need, and what should come next.
Next Play combines strong academics with the flexibility of homeschooling and the support of an experienced educator. Students receive purposeful instruction, personalized learning plans, ongoing progress monitoring, and room to grow at the pace that makes sense for them.
And parents don’t have to figure it all out alone.
This is personalized education—with a real educator in your corner.
Kaycie Ooley
Founder & Florida Certified Teacher
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
Homeschooling Should Be Personal
Homeschooling gives families the opportunity to build learning around the child.
At Next Play Learning, instruction is shaped by each student’s needs, strengths, interests, goals, and progress.
Sometimes the next play is moving ahead. Sometimes it’s slowing down, practicing, reteaching, or trying a different approach.
The goal is growth—not just finishing assignments.
HOW SUPPORT WORKS
More Than a List of Assignments
Next Play Learning provides ongoing educational support throughout the week.
Students receive personalized learning plans, live instruction, progress monitoring, academic support, and enrichment or intervention when needed.
Families also receive communication, guidance, and support along the way.
You don’t have to homeschool alone.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The Next Play Method
Reflect. Reset. Next Play.
Students learn to pause and ask:
Reflect: What worked? What was challenging?
Reset: What can I change or try differently?
Next Play: What is my best step forward?
This builds confidence, independence, resilience, and ownership of learning.
Progress isn’t about perfection. It’s about knowing what to do next.
Approved Provider for Florida's Step Up for Students Scholarship Program
MONDAY
Plan + Launch
Weekly learning plan released
• Parent communication + guidance
• Goals, organization, and priorities for the week
• Personalized assignments and resources prepared
LIVE INSTRUCTION DAY
Personalized Teacher-Led Learning
Instruction is based on what the learner needs most that week and may include:
• Reading / ELA
• Math
• Science or Social Studies
• Executive-functioning support
• Enrichment or intervention
No two learning sessions look exactly the same because no two learners are the same.
INDEPENDENT LEARNING DAYS
Supported Independent Learning
Students continue learning through:
• Personalized assignments
• Projects + novel studies
• STEM + research activities
• Online skill practice
• Reflection opportunities
• Ongoing teacher + family support
Learning is designed around each child’s pace, strengths, interests, and goals.
FRIDAY
Reflection + Enrichment
Friday may include:
• Weekly reflection + family check-in
• Enrichment or project work
• Community-based learning
• STEM or real-world application
• Optional field trips, meetups, or special experiences
Every Friday can look a little different depending on the learner and the opportunities available.
Flexible enough for real life. Structured enough to keep learning moving forward.
Next Play Learning is intentionally small so every student can receive meaningful, individualized support.
If you’re looking for a homeschool experience with structure, flexibility, and a real educator in your corner, I’d love to learn more about your child and what your family needs.
The next step is simple.