According to Wardle (p. 12), "It has been well documented that racial identity and developing concepts about racial and ethnic diversity are developmental tasks that begin in early childhood." Because of this early development, the promotion of multiculturalism among preschool children cannot be underestimated for its value on growth.

There is a difference between multicultural celebrations and multicultural holidays. Celebrations refer to parties, picnics, parades, festivals and other events during which multiple

Other preschool instructors maintain the importance of sharing with children different folktales from cultures around the world. One preschool educator maintains that a great way to embrace multiculturalism in ways that are meaning to all students is to "Send a letter asking families about the occasions they celebrate," (Multicultural, p. 6). The preparation of a feast that is multicultural in nature is also an excellent means of introducing young children to different cultures, customs, and ethnicities. Other activities, like television programming in the form of shows like Sesame Street help promote celebration of multiculturalism in preschoolers. As Chi-Ho (p. 23) maintains, Happily Ever After features a multicultural cast in traditional fairy tale roles (e.g. an Hispanic 'Hansel and Gretel

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