The Hatch Early Learning Blog

In the early years of a child’s life, building literacy skills is critical for long-term success. We sat down with Dr. Angela M. Wiseman, Associate Professor of Literacy Education at North Carolina State University, to discuss the importance of early literacy and how Hatch Early Learning’s Ignite by Hatch™ platform is designed to support children’s literacy development.

In today's fast-paced educational landscape, finding tools that blend engaging learning experiences with evidence-based methodologies is paramount. Ignite by Hatch™ and Key Foundations by Hatch™ are two powerful resources designed to support educators and students alike. These solutions not only foster foundational literacy skills but also ensure that children are ready for the next stages of their academic journey.

In the realm of education, the relationship between school administrators and teachers is crucial for creating a thriving learning environment. However, this relationship can sometimes be strained due to differing perspectives, goals, and responsibilities. One powerful strategy to bridge this gap and foster a more cohesive school community is collaborative reflection. By engaging in reflective practices together, administrators and teachers can enhance mutual understanding, improve communication, and work towards common goals.

When the school year winds down and summer approaches, early childhood educators and administrators have a unique opportunity to foster a love for reading and support foundational literacy skills in young children. One innovative way to achieve this is by encouraging families to start a summer book club with their little ones.

Fostering key literacy skills is important for laying a strong foundation for a child's future academic success. As educators, it's crucial to understand the key elements of literacy instruction to ensure that learners not only learn to read but also learn how to comprehend, analyze, and engage with written words. Seven key early literacy skills that set children up for literacy success are listening, oral language, vocabulary, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and comprehension.

As you welcome children back into your classrooms, remember that Hatch™ solutions are the perfect tools to provide engaging transitions back to learning! Your Hatch Insights™ dashboard will give you real-time data that shows which skills may need some reinforcement after an extended break. Keep reading for even more valuable tips, exciting updates, and much more!

Season's greetings from the Hatch team! Don't forget that families and caregivers can continue their fun and educational journey with Ignite by Hatch™ right from the comfort of their own homes. Keep reading for even more Hatch tips and updates!

At this point in the year, the children in your program have completed Entry Experiences in Ignite by Hatch™ and have begun to move through Core Experiences. Don't forget, you have the ability to monitor their progress through the child skill detail report along with many other report options. Read below for helpful tips, updates, and more!

In today's digital age, incorporating technology in early childhood classrooms has become increasingly common. However, not all digital learning tools are created equal. It's essential for educators to choose high-quality resources.

Children love to play games, from hopscotch to Go Fish. Games are fun, engaging activities—and early childhood educators can utilize children’s love of games to help them learn.   

What a difference a summer makes! For the second summer in a row, pre-K students in Georgia utilized Ignite by Hatch™ to jump-start their learning and ignite school readiness. Ignite is a developmentally appropriate and research-backed digital learning tool for early learners.

Family and parent involvement is a crucial part of any child’s early education. Caregivers may not think of themselves as teachers, but they play an important role in their child’s lifelong learning. While schools provide rich learning environments for children, we know that parents and families are a child’s first and most important teacher.