The Two Year Old: Part 1 -- At Home and at Nursery

Playing with Farm with Mom: 24 Months (07:48)
This film shows sequences of two-year-old Ava at home. The first sequence shows her with her mother. She carries on a conversation using multiple word sentences and creates a story for barn animals.

Getting Dressed: 26 Months (04:42)

Ava wants to put on her own clothes. Her mother supports her independence while providing help when she gets frustrated.

Playing with Dough with Peer: 27 Months (06:42)

Ava plays with Esther, 28 months, and Esther's mother. Ava and Esther have a conflict over a plastic knife; Esther's mother convinces Esther to share with Ava.

Going Shopping: 28 Months (03:56)

Ava runs off in the supermarket. Her mother picks her up; she becomes resistant. Her mother offers her a choice between being carried or riding in the cart. Finally, she agrees to being carried. Her mother enlists her help in carrying items.

Going for a Walk: 28 Months (04:56)

Ava and her mother feed the ducks at a pond. They compare their shadows and Ava wades in, exploring the natural environment.

Playing with Animal Toys Alone: 28 Months (12:12)

Ava takes her stuffed animals on a bus ride to Newcastle while her mother prepares a meal. She moves a group of plastic horses between containers. When some fall down, she expresses concern for their well-being.

Playing Shops with Peer: 35 Months (07:08)

Ava and Esther take turns playing shopkeeper and customer in a garden setting. Ava's mother brings them materials.

Playing with Rice with Peer: 35 Months (03:09)

Ava and Esther play with water and rice in an outdoor setting. Each has a set of bowls and spoon, but they negotiate and share ideas.

Credits: The Two Year Old: Part 1 -- At Home and at Nursery (00:16)