A Long time to grow. Part I. Two and three year olds in nursery school

United Kingdom, 1951

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Episode of Series “Vassar studies: studies of normal personality development”
The activities of 2-3 year old children in nursery school are followed through the seasons of the year and shows what children are like while they are learning and growing. It shows how teachers offer help by setting limits as well as by giving support and encouragement. Variety and suitability of play equipment for natural and constructive activity are indicated in the playroom and playground areas.

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Credits

director

Mary Fisher Langmuir

production company

Vassar College, Dept. of Child study

Duration

00:36:57:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1951

Appears in

Vassar studies: studies of normal personality development

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Vassar studies: studies of normal personality development

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

006456

Language

English

Subject categories

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Activity programs in education

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Nursery schools

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child development

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Childhood

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Growth

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Recreation

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child development

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Children - Growth

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Children - Recreation

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Children - Recreation

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

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Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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