Shows pre-school children in various situations, in some of which they require help from adults and in others manage successfully by themselves. Points out that sometimes help is necessary for the child to succeed in projects undertaken, and at other times it is important for adults not to impose their standards of speed or efficiency. Presents four scenes without comment, suggesting that the audience decide in which of these episodes the children should have been helped.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011873
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education, Preschool
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child psychology
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children and adults
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child psychology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)