Let's get you started with Hopscotch Play! This guide will help you create your account, access content, and use it with your clients. Scroll through or use the links below to jump straight to the information you need.
- Creating Your Account
- Provider Dashboard
- Adding a Client
- Enter the Hopscotch Play Library
- Learning More
- Using Hopscotch Play with Virtual Clients
Creating Your Account
When launching Hopscotch Play, you will be prompted to create a PIN. This 4-digit PIN is what you will use to log into the platform every time that it is launched. You can also add a name for your profile at this stage.
Provider Dashboard
Once you log in to your Hopscotch Play account, you'll land on your provider dashboard. This is your command center where you can view your account information, access the Getting Started video, submit feature or content requests, access support, and launch Hopscotch Play. Remember, support is always available if you have any technical issues or questions.
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Adding a Client
Click on the Launch HP button to get started! This will take you to the Who's Playing screen. Here you can add individual client accounts. Get started by simply selecting Add New.
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In the dropdown, you will find a list of your active Hopscotch clients. You can select the client you'd like to create a profile for and choose an avatar.
The client's account will then appear on the Who's Playing page. Click on the avatar to enter their individual client account.
Enter the Hopscotch Play Library
Our library is divided into categories. Each category is filled with engaging and therapeutic resources for your sessions.
Play: Therapeutic games and activities
Read: Social-emotional and social stories
Watch: Animated breathing videos
Relax: Guided meditations
Listen: Audio stories and ambient sounds
Laugh: Kid-friendly jokes
Groove: Relaxation music
Print: PDF Printables
Learning More
As you browse the library, you can learn more about each piece of content by hovering over the icons in each category. This will provide you with the content title and a brief description.
When you click on a piece of content, a side drawer will emerge that will contain a brief description as well as therapeutic themes explored. Scrolling down further will show you related resources that you can use to supplement the game or activity. To jump into the content, you can select the yellow Play button that is visible on the title image.
**Please keep in mind that when launching a game/activity for the first time, it may take between 30-45 seconds to load. Every future open will be quicker.
How to Use Button
The yellow How to Use button on the description drawer will launch a pop-up that contains a detailed description and walkthrough of the content along with tips on how to put it into practice with your clients.
Pinning and Just for Me
You can pin activities or games for your upcoming session and access the client's Just for Me tab during the session to easily find your pinned resources.
Using Hopscotch Play with Virtual Clients
Hopscotch Play is a platform that can be used virtually with Hopscotch Provider Network clients through the features available in Zoom.
1. Enter your client's profile
2. When you're on the menu screen, Share the screen with your client
3. While sharing your screen, the option for Remote Control will appear in the options bar. To enable, you can select Remote Control, and then Give Mouse/Keyboard Control to your client. The Remote Control feature will allow your client to take control of your screen. Once they receive control, they will be able to move the mouse on your screen and interact with the content within Hopscotch Play in realtime. You can learn more about it here.
4. You can click Remote Control again and select Stop Remote Control to regain control.
- Creating Your Account
- Provider Dashboard
- Adding a Client
- Enter the Hopscotch Play Library
- Learning More
- Using Hopscotch Play with Virtual Clients
Creating Your Account
When launching Hopscotch Play, you will be prompted to create a PIN. This 4-digit PIN is what you will use to log into the platform every time that it is launched. You can also add a name for your profile at this stage.
Provider Dashboard
Once you log in to your Hopscotch Play account, you'll land on your provider dashboard. This is your command center where you can view your account information, access the Getting Started video, submit feature or content requests, access support, and launch Hopscotch Play. Remember, support is always available if you have any technical issues or questions.
Click on the Launch HP button to get started! This will take you to the Who's Playing screen. Here you can add individual client accounts. Get started by simply selecting Add New.
In the dropdown, you will find a list of your active Hopscotch clients. You can select the client you'd like to create a profile for and choose an avatar.
The client's account will then appear on the Who's Playing page. Click on the avatar to enter their individual client account.
Enter the Hopscotch Play Library
Play: Therapeutic games and activities
Read: Social-emotional and social stories
Watch: Animated breathing videos
Relax: Guided meditations
Listen: Audio stories and ambient sounds
Laugh: Kid-friendly jokes
Groove: Relaxation music
Print: PDF Printables
As you browse the library, you can learn more about each piece of content by hovering over the icons in each category. This will provide you with the content title and a brief description.
When you click on a piece of content, a side drawer will emerge that will contain a brief description as well as therapeutic themes explored. Scrolling down further will show you related resources that you can use to supplement the game or activity. To jump into the content, you can select the yellow Play button that is visible on the title image.
**Please keep in mind that when launching a game/activity for the first time, it may take between 30-45 seconds to load. Every future open will be quicker.
How to Use Button
The yellow How to Use button on the description drawer will launch a pop-up that contains a detailed description and walkthrough of the content along with tips on how to put it into practice with your clients.
Pinning and Just for Me
You can pin activities or games for your upcoming session and access the client's Just for Me tab during the session to easily find your pinned resources.
Hopscotch Play is a platform that can be used virtually with Hopscotch Provider Network clients through the features available in Zoom.
1. Enter your client's profile
2. When you're on the menu screen, Share the screen with your client
3. While sharing your screen, the option for Remote Control will appear in the options bar. To enable, you can select Remote Control, and then Give Mouse/Keyboard Control to your client. The Remote Control feature will allow your client to take control of your screen. Once they receive control, they will be able to move the mouse on your screen and interact with the content within Hopscotch Play in realtime. You can learn more about it here.
4. You can click Remote Control again and select Stop Remote Control to regain control.