Hats On: A Comprehensive Approach to Early Childhood Learning
**Hats On**, a visually stunning and highly engaging early childhood learning program, is now enhanced with new print and digital components, ensuring an even richer and more interactive learning experience for young learners. This updated edition builds upon the program's core strengths:
A Foundation Built on Real-World Learning
**Hats On** recognizes that children arrive in the classroom brimming with knowledge and experiences from the world around them. The program seamlessly connects these real-world experiences with the captivating story world of the Hat People, fostering a natural and engaging learning environment.
A Strong Emphasis on School Readiness
**Hats On** aligns perfectly with key development areas and school readiness competencies. Teachers can easily identify and address the skills children need to succeed in their early learning journey.
Cultivating Literacy from the Start
**Hats On** places a strong emphasis on literacy development, introducing children to the sounds and letters of English from the very beginning. The program's innovative approach builds phonemic awareness and prepares children for successful literacy acquisition.
New Additions for Enhanced Learning
**Hats On** now features a range of exciting new components:
* **New Nursery Level:** The program now welcomes the very youngest learners with a dedicated Nursery level that fosters early language development and print awareness through structured play sessions.
* **Early Letters and Early Numbers Books:** These new resources provide targeted support for literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring a strong foundation for academic success.
* **Student Discovery Disk CD-ROM:** This interactive CD-ROM is packed with engaging stories, animated songs, and language games, making learning fun and interactive.
* **Interactive Classroom CD-ROM:** The Interactive Classroom CD-ROM features page-faithful Student Books with embedded audio, providing a multisensory learning experience.
* **New Teacher Website on the Macmillan Young Learners Portal:** The dedicated teacher website offers a wealth of resources, including a school readiness assessment pack, teacher-training videos, and downloadable materials for seamless lesson planning.
A Comprehensive and Engaging Approach
**Hats On** provides a comprehensive and engaging approach to early childhood learning, equipping teachers with the tools and resources needed to nurture children's development and prepare them for future academic success. Its unique blend of real-world learning, strong school readiness focus, and innovative digital components make **Hats On** an exceptional choice for early childhood educators seeking to ignite a passion for learning in their young learners.