WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Two cutting-edge products from Hatch(R) (www.hatchearlychildhood.com), the TeachSmart Learning System(R) and the Right On Target(TM) Kit, exceed recommendations from the recent study, Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood released by the National Research Council, Washington D.C. According to this latest study, a national initiative is needed to improve early childhood mathematics education and provide educators with the necessary tools to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. With easy-to-follow approaches, the TeachSmart Learning System(R) and Right On Target Kit provide the tools needed by many educators to effectively integrate mathematics curriculum into their classroom. These products meet the study recommendations to provide high-quality mathematic experiences with concentration in cardinality, number word list, counting correspondence, written number symbols, number relationships, shapes, special orientation, and mathematic operations in defined teaching-learning paths.

"Hatch is at the forefront of creating groundbreaking, research-based products that provide a pathway to school readiness," said Susan Gunnewig, Hatch Director of Product Development. "Additionally, this recent study found that the use of computers constitutes different learning environments and the meta-cognitive aspects of learning that support mathematics teaching."

The TeachSmart Learning System includes an interactive whiteboard and computer with over 1,100 activities rich in skill development and graphics, designed to strengthen critical kindergarten mathematics readiness concepts. Activities focus on developing skills pinpointed by the National Research Council study -- number recognition, counting, patterns, sets, measurement -- all scaffolded to developmental levels. Additional features for educators include digital portfolios, detail lesson plans, and standard correlations.

The Right on Target(TM) kit bridges national and state-specific pre-kindergarten standards to the classroom, linking tested strategies, hands-on activities, and lessons in a meaningful and intentional way with curriculum. Activities are customized to each educator's specific state standards. Each kit contains a quick reference guide, activity cards, and math manipulatives that focus on sorting, pattern recognition, counting and sequencing development -- content areas specified by the National Research Council's report on mathematics education.

Hatch(R) believes in supporting educators while developing young minds. Founded in 1982, Hatch is the nation's leading provider of appropriate technology in early childhood classrooms and markets a full line of developmentally-appropriate early childhood products. Hatch is committed to providing customers with the highest level of service, support and training. For more information contact Kami Periman at (800) 624-7968, ext. 1116 or email kperiman@hatchearlychildhood.com.

SOURCE Hatch, Inc.

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