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Positive Beginnings by Hatch is a proven system that provides a framework for effective classroom management, developed with the Children’s Learning Institute.

Easily Organize Your Classroom

Increase Learning Time with this Proven System

Early learning teachers know classrooms can be difficult to manage and transitions takes away from valuable learning time. Positive Beginnings changes that, providing teachers with an easy framework and all the tools to effectively manage daily routines and learning centers and maximize learning time. Designed by early learning experts, the system includes interactive tools that expose children to a variety of cognitive concepts throughout the day.

Includes Everything You Need to Organize Your Classroom!

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Quick & Seamless Integration

Promote Choice & Encourage Literacy

Development with Print-Rich Materials

Teachers use Positive Beginnings to encourage self-regulation, creative expression and independent decision making. The center-based active learning environment allows children to explore, socialize and develop critical skills. The system also includes labels with real pictures that create a print-rich environment across all classroom centers. It’s never been easier to promote language development!

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Get in the Groove with Routines

Provide Structure with Systems & Routines

Illustrating expectations and maintaining structure and consistency is key to a well managed classroom. Songs, rhymes and activities help children move from one activity to another. Provide teachers with the tools they need to implement routines that create a sense of order but with the flexibility to adapt to any curriculum.

Best Practice is Now a Cinch!

Integrates Research & Correlates to Standards

Positive Beginnings is the easiest way to integrate best practices and the Creative Curriculum into the classroom. The systems were designed in collaboration with the University of Texas Health Science Center’s Children’s Learning Institute and tested by teachers across the country. The strategies provided are research-based and correlate with ECERS, NAEYC and Head Start standards.

Positive Beginnings was created with educators at The University of Texas Health Science Center's Children's Learning Institute.

Best Practices Lead to Better Results

Impact learning with the following benefits of Positive Beginnings kits:

Develop Literacy Skills

Infuse print in the classroom to improve literacy and language development.

Encourage Independence

Active learning encourages independence, critical thinking and choice.

Promote a Positive Environment

Routines and known expectations create a safe, secure and effective learning environment.

Reduce & Enhance Transition Time

Smooth transitions maximize learning time.

Maintain an Orderly Classroom

Gain better control of your classroom immediately with all the tools you need for effective management.

Increase Teacher-Child Interactions

Positive Beginnings provides all the classroom management tools so teachers can spend less time gathering materials and creating their own systems and more valuable time interacting with children.

A System for Every Classroom

Supports Special Needs & ELL Classrooms

Positive Beginnings is designed to impact the learning environment of all early learning classrooms, including those with special needs children or native Spanish speakers. With the Positive Beginnings kit, teachers can quickly transform or enhance any classroom into a more organized, productive learning environment.

Available in Spanish and English
Designed for children with cognitive ages 2 ½ - 5
Easy to use for quick integration
All components can be adapted to fit specific classrooms, children and curriculum goals
Made with durable laminated materials to last for many years to come

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