A long time to grow part 1 : two and three year olds in nursery school

Duration: 0:37:21

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1951

Creator: Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center: Distributor | Lane Education Service District: Distributor | New York University Film Library: Distributor

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Presents two- and three-year-old children in their daily activities at a nursery school. Shows them imitating adults in their play, expressing hostility, responding to rhythm, learning to wash and dress themselves, eating, and taking an afternoon nap. Reveals how they learn about nature and life in the spring by discovering and examining living things. Points out that by the time they are four they become more social and begin to play in groups.Follows the activities of two- and three-year-old children through the nursery-school day and through the seasons of the year. Shows ways in which teachers offer help, by setting limits and by giving support and encouragement; and indicates in playroom and playground scenes the variety and suitability of play equipment for natural and constructive activity.

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