Early Childhood Blog by Hatch
Free content centered around early childhood education, information and best practices.
Why Longitudinal Reporting is Critical in Early Education
In the commercial world, data capture, storage and analysis are the backbones of innovation and optimization. Knowing this, w...
Hatch Experts
Apr 8, 2019
Notes from the Classroom: Coding in Preschool
Xavier is 4-years-old, and he is holding a tiny tile with an arrow on it. We are playing the robot-powered coding game, Matat...
Nancy Kopf
Mar 20, 2019
The Effect of Teacher Diversity on the Children in their Classrooms
Diversity isn’t taught – it’s experienced. And that experience starts early. Early childhood education teachers are tas...
Ashley McIntyre
Feb 28, 2019
4 Ways Teachers Can Help Protect Children’s Data
As one high-profile hacking scandal after another is splattered across headlines, it’s natural to be nervous about a child'...
Ashley McIntyre
Feb 5, 2019
Shining a light on every child - classroom software to unlock a child's full potential
Among the most at-risk are those children who struggle quietly: the ones we don’t immediately notice, the ones whose challe...
Hatch Experts
Feb 1, 2019
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 ...
Kay Holman, Ph.D., Erica Solliday, M.S. and Catherine Walton
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?
Ashley McIntyre
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!
Ashley McIntyre
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,...
Ashley McIntyre
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...
Hatch Experts Team
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...
Hatch Experts Team
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...
Hatch Experts Team
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...
Hatch Expert Team
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, ...
Ginny Norton
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...
Hatch Experts
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...
Hatch Experts Team
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...
Hatch Experts Team
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...
Hatch Experts Team
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...
Hatch Experts Team
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...
Hatch Experts Team
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...
Jenne Parks
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 ...
Chris Simmons
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...
Jenne Parks
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...
Hatch Experts Team
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...
Hatch Experts Team
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...
Ginny Norton
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...
Ginny Norton
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...
Jenne Parks
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 ...
Jenne Parks
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...
Ginny Norton
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 ...
Ginny Norton
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...
Ginny Norton
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 ...
Hatch Experts Team
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...
Jenne Parks
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. ...
Hatch Experts Team
Jan 13, 2009
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