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From the Experts: Your Autism Questions Answered

Kay Holman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP from Towson University and Erica Solliday, M.S. and Catherine Walton from Baltimore County Public ...

Author: Kay Holman, Ph.D., Erica Solliday, M.S. and Catherine Walton

Publish Date: Nov 7, 2018

Looking for the achievement gap? It's sitting on the floor during circle time.

There are only 1,825 days between birth and the first day of kindergarten. What should happen in the first 1,824?

Author: Ashley McIntyre

Publish Date: Sep 25, 2018

Fred Rogers - An unexpected early pioneer in technology for young children

Children consistently benefit from digital educational tools - we've learned a lot from Mr. Rogers over the years!

Author: Ashley McIntyre

Publish Date: Sep 13, 2018

Benefits of the NEW WePlaySmart^® Video Capture for Child Assessment

Our innovative WePlaySmart® table, the first and only early learning multi-touch table that captures collaborative gameplay,...

Author: Ashley McIntyre

Publish Date: Feb 22, 2018

Inspire Wonder - Playful Science Learning in the Early Years

Our first webinar of the Spring 2018 season is fast approaching and we are excited to have Beth Wilson, M.S.Ed. Executive Dir...

Author: Hatch Experts Team

Publish Date: Feb 13, 2018

Make the most of your technology investment with a professional development day with Hatch!

We know that Hatch technology works best when teachers and administrators understand how to use the devices, and when they fe...

Author: Hatch Experts Team

Publish Date: Feb 8, 2018

Our online store has a new look!

We’re so excited to announce the newest improvements to our online store! The renovated Hatch Store is a faster, user-frien...

Author: Hatch Experts Team

Publish Date: Jan 10, 2018

What a STEMtacular Webinar!

We had such a great time at last month’s STEM Education in Pre-K Webinar! Kara Dukakis (Senior Vice President for the Stron...

Author: Hatch Expert Team

Publish Date: Oct 20, 2017

New iStartSmart Elite Software Release

Over the last several years, there has been exponential growth in young children’s access to technology. In November 2016, ...

Author: Ginny Norton

Publish Date: Sep 26, 2017

Soften your classroom’s environment with pieces inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach

The Reggio Emilia approach is an early childhood education philosophy that has inspired educators and children across the wor...

Author: Hatch Experts

Publish Date: Jul 11, 2017

The Power of Playing Together: Hatch introduces WePlaySmart 3.0

The next generation of collaborative play is here! We have updated our state-of-the-art multi-touch table and created WePlayS...

Author: Hatch Experts Team

Publish Date: Jul 7, 2017

Increase child engagement with more playing time on WePlaySmart!

Inspired by feedback that we received from customers, Hatch is bringing you a software update for the WePlaySmart Multi-Touch...

Author: Hatch Experts Team

Publish Date: Jun 13, 2017

Promoting Healthy Social-Emotional Development - Hatch Webinar Recap

We had a great webinar in April about promoting healthy social-emotional development in young children. It was so good that w...

Author: Hatch Experts Team

Publish Date: Jun 8, 2017

Technology that is #1 for 2's and 3's!

Our best-in-class tablets and computers now have age appropriate, research-based content for children starting at age two! Ou...

Author: Hatch Experts Team

Publish Date: Mar 23, 2017

Capture Child Gameplay Down to the Second!

At Hatch, we are dedicated to developing thoughtful, innovative solutions so that every child is prepared for success in scho...

Author: Hatch Experts Team

Publish Date: Feb 22, 2017

What is developmentally appropriate technology (for early learning classrooms)?

From my perspective, before earning a 'gold star' for being, "developmentally appropriate" technology has to hit several mark...

Author: Jenne Parks

Publish Date: Sep 22, 2016

Hatch Now Supports Windows 10!

We at Hatch wanted to let everyone know that we now support Windows 10. For those who like to do it yourself, we have a step ...

Author: Chris Simmons

Publish Date: Jul 8, 2016

Where Do Your Classroom Tablets Stay?

A couple weeks ago, I went on a mission.. a seemingly simple mission; a 'big picture' mission that I hoped would lead me to a...

Author: Jenne Parks

Publish Date: Jun 9, 2016

Cultivating Creativity for You and Your Classroom

Sanity Saves: Tips for Teachers and Parents The following contains some ideas to help you make the most of life's mundane mom...

Author: Hatch Experts Team

Publish Date: May 12, 2016

New Research Reveals Best Practices for Teaching ELL Students

An Interview with Dr. Catherine Miller, Early Childhood Researcher Dr. Catherine Miller recently completed her doctorate rese...

Author: Hatch Experts Team

Publish Date: Sep 30, 2015

Lets DO something about our ECE problem!

We've got a problem and the time has come to DO something about it instead of merely talking about it. Our current ECE system...

Author: Ginny Norton

Publish Date: Sep 2, 2015

Our Early Childhood Education System: Uneven and Unfocused

This year marks the 50th anniversary of when President Lyndon Johnson signed the Head Start Bill into law. The initial progra...

Author: Ginny Norton

Publish Date: Aug 17, 2015

Physical Literacy: Learn, Move, Achieve

ou are what you believe, and your beliefs are ingrained early. According to psychologist Dr. Abigail Brenner, behaviors are s...

Author: Jenne Parks

Publish Date: Jul 16, 2015

Best Practices: 13 Ways to Honor Play in Early Childhood Learning Centers

Early Childhood Product & Curriculum Development As a former early childhood teacher, I am passionate about what is best for ...

Author: Jenne Parks

Publish Date: Jun 4, 2015

Autism in Early Childhood | April Webinar Sneak Peak

In celebration of Autism Awareness month, Hatch has teamed up with Melissa K. Burkhardt, M.S. Ed., BCBA to bring you our thir...

Author: Ginny Norton

Publish Date: Apr 3, 2015

Authentic Art Experiences | Your Questions Answered!

We were thrilled to have Dawn Braa back again for our #HatchExperts webinar series! We had a record number of folks register ...

Author: Ginny Norton

Publish Date: Sep 30, 2014

"What's REALLY Happening with Technology in Early Childhood Programs" Your Questions Answered!

What a great way to end our Fall 2013 Hatch Experts series! We had a record turnout for "What's REALLY Happening with Techno...

Author: Ginny Norton

Publish Date: Dec 18, 2013

Can I add If I'm Mad?

If a child doesn't know how to read, swim, multiply or divide, we teach. But what if a child doesn't know how to perceive or ...

Author: Hatch Experts Team

Publish Date: Jun 5, 2013

The Importance of Teaching Multiculturalism & Diversity

improve positive socialization behaviors among children. The impact of culture on learning and behavior is n...

Author: Jenne Parks

Publish Date: Feb 6, 2012

Key Findings From The National Early Literacy Panel Report

The final National Early Literacy Panel (NELP) report, "Developing Early Literacy" was released last week in Washington D.C. ...

Author: Hatch Experts Team

Publish Date: Jan 13, 2009

From the Experts: Your Autism Questions Answered

Hatch Blog Posts

From the Experts: Your Autism Questions Answered

Looking for the achievement gap? It's sitting on the floor during circle time.

Fred Rogers - An unexpected early pioneer in technology for young children

Benefits of the NEW WePlaySmart^® Video Capture for Child Assessment

Inspire Wonder - Playful Science Learning in the Early Years

Make the most of your technology investment with a professional development day with Hatch!

Our online store has a new look!

What a STEMtacular Webinar!

New iStartSmart Elite Software Release

Soften your classroom’s environment with pieces inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach

The Power of Playing Together: Hatch introduces WePlaySmart 3.0

Increase child engagement with more playing time on WePlaySmart!

Promoting Healthy Social-Emotional Development - Hatch Webinar Recap

Technology that is #1 for 2's and 3's!

Capture Child Gameplay Down to the Second!

What is developmentally appropriate technology (for early learning classrooms)?

Hatch Now Supports Windows 10!

Where Do Your Classroom Tablets Stay?

Cultivating Creativity for You and Your Classroom

New Research Reveals Best Practices for Teaching ELL Students

Lets DO something about our ECE problem!

Our Early Childhood Education System: Uneven and Unfocused

Physical Literacy: Learn, Move, Achieve

Best Practices: 13 Ways to Honor Play in Early Childhood Learning Centers

Autism in Early Childhood | April Webinar Sneak Peak

Authentic Art Experiences | Your Questions Answered!

"What's REALLY Happening with Technology in Early Childhood Programs" Your Questions Answered!

Can I add If I'm Mad?

The Importance of Teaching Multiculturalism & Diversity

Key Findings From The National Early Literacy Panel Report

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Make the most of your technology investment with a professional development day with Hatch!