As many people began to work remotely, school-aged children began online instruction, while parents juggled their jobs and keeping up with their children’s schoolwork. Almost immediately, social media feeds and email inboxes were overflowing with packaged curricula to ensure that children would not “get behind” during this time. As early childhood educators, we had to help families navigate this information, and stand firm in our commitment to developmentally appropriate practices. Our challenge was to support and guide families in continuing their children’s growth and development, while demonstrating the appropriate use of technology for this population.

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