Terrible Two's And Trusting Three's

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1951

Creator: National Film Board of Canada.

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Views two- and three-year-old children in order to show how their behaviors and abilities develop.McGraw-Hill 1951 Sound 20 Minutes Ages and Stages Series. Produced by the National Film Board of Can- ada for the Department of National Health and Welfare. A Crawley Films, Ltd. production. Synopsis: This film presents a close examination of the growing years be- tween two and four. In a nursery school we see the "terrible two's" push- ing and pulling, crawling and climbing, in never-ceasing and seemingly aimless activity. This constant activity may seem undirected to adults, but through it the youngster is learning. When discipline is necessary, it comes best in the form of distraction, for reasoning and lecturing are beyond his understanding. At three, the parallel play of two gives way to a primary form of organ- ized play. He is interested in the activities of those around him. He can even share his toys for brief intervals if too much is not demanded of him. His activities have become more purposeful. Suggested Audiences: Of particular interest to all parents of young children, and to others concerned with child training. Television Information: Film is available for television from Times Tele- vision, 1 East 57th St., New York, N. Y., and no prints which have been purchased for non-theatrical use may be used on television. There is also a rental charge.