Good early childhood care and education programs consistently demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural diversity. Holidays provide wonderful opportunities to help children learn about many different traditions.

In the winter months, many early childhood programs include children whose families celebrate Hanukah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Day, Christmas, and other holidays.

Some teachers believe that technology in the classroom can play a significant positive role; others believe that technology has overwhelmed a more natural childhood. Whatever your view, one thing is certain: technology is not going away...

Information for this article is from Chapter 18 of Children of 2020: Creating a Better Tomorrow, entitled “Technology,” by Douglas H. Clements and Julie Sarama, a valuable resource for teachers considering using technology with young children. Some highlights of findings from their studies are presented below.