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The Complete Solution: Interactive Multi-touch Table for Early Learners


Social-Emotional Development Relevance

• Kindergarten teachers report that 50% or more of students have problems transitioning to school

• Unsociable young children do not participate as often and are less accepted

• Social and emotional skills are foundational for cognitive development

Reference: Zill and West, nces.ed.gov.pubs2004/beg_school/intro_sec3asp


Social-Emotional Development: The Role of Technology

• Provides numerous opportunities for peer interaction and teacher collaboration

• Facilitates positive interactions, friendships, peer teaching and cooperation

• Fosters a positive classroom environment with praise and encouragement amongst peers

• Improves language and literacy skills• Builds problem-solving ability


WePlaySmart® by Hatch® Complete Solution

The WePlaySmart by Hatch Complete Solution includes:

• Hatch’s multi-touch table• 288 preinstalled activities & free play• Keyboard with touchpad• Quick Reference Guide • Power supply with a cord cover• Surge protector• Surface cleaning kit• Initial installation and set up• Initial comprehensive training and

professional development session• Access to Online Learning Courses• Free toll-free technical support• Access to Beyond the Technology and

Teachable Moments


National Standards Correlations

• Head Start Development and Early Learning Framework (2010)

• The Classroom Assessment System (CLASS)• NAEYC Accreditation Standards• ECERS Observation Scale• Various State Standards


WePlaySmart by Hatch: Which Skills are Addressed?

• Executive Function Skills (controls attention, positive approaches to learning, school readiness cognitive skills)

• Social Competence Skills (positive group participation behaviors, pro-social behaviors & communication, self-efficacy)

• Behavioral Skills (self control, self-regulation)• Emotional Skills (emotion identification, intensity

of emotions)


Let’s Look at the Content!


Game Types

• Uncovering• Turn-taking• Finding• Voting• Sorting• Connecting

– (Puzzles & Patterns)


Music-themed Free Play


How Do I Know? Progress Monitoring!


Audio Playback Screen


Questions?

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