Kids R Kids of Clayton NC Announces Implementation of SMARTboards into Curriculum

Oct. 14, 2010 - PRLog -- Clayton, NC – October 14, 2010 – Kids ‘R’ Kids of Clayton has partnered with Hatch® to install the TeachSmart® Learning System (www.teachsmartlearningsystem.com) in its Preschool, Jr. Kindergarten, and Kindergarten classrooms. The TeachSmart® Learning System is the first comprehensive interactive whiteboard software package developed specifically for early childhood and the only pre-kindergarten educational software accredited by SMART™ Technologies at the highest Select Level.  

The 65 inch interactive screen combines the simplicity of a whiteboard with the power of a computer. The SMART Board interactive whiteboard engages students in a world of discovery and interaction.


Ginny Norton, Hatch® President announces, “Hatch is excited to be working with Kids ‘R’ Kids of Clayton to implement the first interactive, hands-on technology system developed for the early childhood classroom, with hundreds of research- and classroom-tested learning strategies and activities.”  

Kids ‘R’ Kids of Clayton is excited to implement a system that is designed to support educators in providing an interactive learning environment, leveraging the latest technology and research-based learning materials. Tara Abernathy shares, “We are very excited to be bringing this advanced technology to the older classrooms in our NC 5 Star Licensed Preschool. These systems will enable our staff to provide a twenty-first century learning experience that is unique to our area. We strive to continuously improve so we can give our students the best preschool education possible and give them a better opportunity for success in today’s global community.”  

For additional information on Kids ‘R’ Kids of Clayton please visit www.kidsrkidsclayton.com or call 919-550-8864.  For additional information on Hatch please visit www.hatchearlychildhood.com or call 1-800-264-7968.

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About Kids ‘R’ Kids of Clayton

Kids 'R' Kids of Clayton is the premiere preschool in the Clayton-Garner-Southeast Raleigh area.  Our extended day, private preschool and Before/After school program is both nationally and state accredited, and has won numerous awards for overall excellence and quality. We offer a safe, nurturing, and educational environment focusing on your child's unique developmental and learning needs.

About Hatch

Hatch® believes in supporting educators while developing young minds. Founded in 1984, Hatch® has become the nation's leading provider of appropriate technology in early childhood classrooms and markets a full line of developmentally-appropriate early childhood products. Hatch® collaborates with award-winning experts and educators to develop an extensive line of its own exclusive and proprietary brand products such as the TeachSmart® Learning System.