Introduction: Supporting Early Literacy (01:14)

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This film features sequences observing children from three months to five years. They are divided into five areas, including talkers and listeners, a love of books, drawing and mark-making, rhymes and songs, and pretend play and story time.

3 Months: Charlotte has Diaper Changed (03:30)

Charlotte's father talks to her in a two-way exchange while changing her diaper. She responds with smiles, giggles, and noises.

16 Months: Orson has Lunch (04:58)

Orson uses utensils to eat. He points to things he is interested in and uses babble and basic words. He pretends to drop his spoon, making a game. He shakes his head to refuse water.

2.5 Years: Orson and the Castle (02:04)

Orson's father sits him on a garden shed roof, pretending it is a castle. They discuss what Orson will have for lunch.

3.5 Months: Matty, Cars and Trucks (03:08)

Matty looks at his baby pictures with his mother. They recall past vehicles the family owned and discuss his father's work commute.

5.5 Years: Seb, Sharks, and Fishes (04:08)

Seb makes a picture by gluing objects to a board. He describes his vision to his mother; they talk about different shark species and "Finding Nemo."

7.5 Months: Orson Looks at a Book (01:41)

Orson looks at a book of baby faces with his mother. He grasps and pats the pages and makes noises.

2 Years: Maddi Looks at a Book (04:17)

Maddi reads a book about a teddy going shopping with her father. They discuss the pictures and pretend to eat food. Maddi expresses her sense of humor.

2 Years 10 Months: Kaycie Looks at Books (09:49)

A preschool teacher reads a book to Kaycie, Karl, Evan, and Amelia. They discuss animals in the story; Amelia acts out the snake role. Later, she reads the "Very Hungry Caterpillar" and uses a felt caterpillar to represent the protagonist.

3 Years: Karl Looks at a Book (02:27)

A preschool teacher reads a book about Postman Pete to Karl, Kaycie, and Evan.

16 Months: Drawing in the Sand (03:35)

Jaleel makes marks in the sand tray with Philip and Evan. A teacher helps them discover properties of sand.

Three Years: Niaz Draws a List (03:58)

Niaz pretends to go shopping and makes a shopping list with other children and a teacher. They draw pictures of the items.

2.5 Years: Ava Goes Shopping (03:11)

Ava helps her mother make a grocery list by scribbling on one side. At the supermarket, she picks out her favorite cereal.

16 Months: Orson Sings Round the Garden (03:00)

Orson's mother reads him a nursery rhyme book. He babbles in response, points to pictures in the book, and imitates her hand gestures.

2.5 Years: Evan Sings Songs (07:51)

Evan looks at a book with a teacher. He repeats words after her and greets a stuffed bird hanging from the ceiling. He reads another book and breaks into song.

2.5 Years: Orson Sings "Incy Wincy" (02:48)

Orson plays with a paper spider made by his mother. He sings along to the nursery rhyme and follows her hand gestures. They also sing "Little Miss Muffet."

3 Years: Ava Makes Up a Song (01:42)

On a walk with mom and another three-year-old, Ava sings a song she made up about cows and grass.

4 Years: Jamie Sings "Humpty Dumpty" (01:01)

Jamie sings while her younger sister watches.

2.5 Years: Orson Puts Fireman to Bed (06:49)

Orson plays with toys at home. He pretends to read a book to his toys before putting them to bed. He practices saying the names of his toys.

3 years: Karl Sings "Teasing Mr. Alligator (05:17)

Karl, Kaycie, and Abolfazal play with puppets and sing along with the teacher.

3 Years: Niaz, the Dragon, & the Princess (09:18)

The teacher leads the children in making up a story. They play outside and act out the story.

Credits: Supporting Early Literacy: 0 to 5 Year Olds (00:24)

Credits: Supporting Early Literacy: 0 to 5 Year Olds