Adolescents from cultural minorities experience particular difficulties in forming their own multicultural identity. They are determined by many factors such as language differences, behavioral patterns, cultural norms and values, social stereotypes, etc. Thus, an explication of a conflict between the external value-normative system and the internal identity is often observed. The manifestation of certain aspects of this identity are predetermined by the situation and circumstances in which adolescents find themselves and are a prerequisite for conflict. Multicultural upbringing and education are the main approach to overcome in socio-cultural conflicts

This article aims to show the importance of play, as a method of learning, in the transition from kindergarten to school. It views the differences and similarities in preschool and early school education as well as the use of digital tools in education. The Kahoot platform, which is presented, allows teachers to choose the materials to be practised or tested. Through a developed test, which is suitable for children of preschool and primary school age, we tested their lexical knowledge of English in a more accessible and fun way. The esults and the summary of a survey distributed for completion after taking the test are included in the paper.

Education and upbringing are in a state of multiple correlative relationships. Attitudes and positive attitudes towards education are nurtured from early childhood within the family and close family circle. The presentation focuses on two parallel hypotheses, in which the dependencies between the level of education of the parents and the educational stages reached by the children are investigated. The widely circulated hypothesis that children from disadvantaged families with low educational status and material difficulties are much less likely to reach high educational stages and vice versa. On the other side, the hypothesis is presented that parents education is important, but not decisive in relation to their children attitudes and motivation for learning

Children’s literature, especially stories are a source of values. They are always topical because their content although sometimes fantastical is a reflection of real life of people all over the world. They are interesting, emotional and influence the formation of child’s personality. They provide context

Learning English through poems and rhymes is a basis for success with very young learners. They make English fun and memorable. Poems and rhymes in the foreign language introduce young learners to poetry. Working with rhymes children start creating their own. Thus they contribute to the development of learners language awareness (pronunciation, structures, use), memory and creativity.

Learning English can be easy, fun and useful in early childhood. Through games and entertainment, children quickly and imperceptibly learn words and expressions.

Game as a method of teaching children aids the development of their language and communicative skills, of their thinking and social skills. It can be used for teaching, practicing, revising grammar and vocabulary, for realizing cross-curricular links. It is the most suitable method for work in the kindergarten since it heightens motivation, brings fun, thus contributing to the effectiveness of the educational process. Therefore, I suggest a situation plan based on games.

The idea about Free Association Tests is used in the present article. The informants examined for the purpose can bedivided into two main groups. The first one comprises third and fourth primary school graders, i.e., 8 to 10-year olds. The second oneincludes a bit older pupil – sixth grade – 12-13-year olds. These results are compared to those of research on college students associations and some other research works.

21st century demands searching of new methods in which new technology is used. Using of such technology (clouds, moodle platforms) have big impact of forming a new, modern education. This study examines the advantages and disadvantages of online education during pandemic times in teaching music theory and learning to play music instruments.