“Now we are going to videotape you and (CHILD) doing two (three) short activities. For example, I will give (CHILD) some puzzles to work on. Then, I will give you and (CHILD) some toys. I’ll talk with you about each activity as we go along, and you’ll have a chance to ask questions before each activity. Just so you know, all the toys have been cleaned before this visit.

While I set up the video equipment, you and (CHILD) can take a little break and you can take care of anything that you think could interrupt our taping. You can use this time to feed (CHILD), or to check on anything else in the (house/apartment). During the taping itself, we prefer that (CHILD) not eat or drink anything.

Once we start, we’d like to complete each activity without interruptions. If the phone rings or someone comes to the door, we would appreciate if someone else took care of it, or, if you wouldn’t mind, I could answer it. Is that OK?

IF OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS ARE PRESENT, ADD:
Could you please let the other people in the (house/apartment) know that you’ll need some time now with (CHILD) without interruptions? If you wouldn’t mind, if any family members forget and come into this area while we are taping, I will ask them to leave so that you are not interrupted. OK?”

“Altogether, the activities will take about 20 minutes. We won’t need (CHILD) for the next few minutes while I set up.

Do you have any questions?”

“Before we begin videotaping, I’d like you to read this consent form with me. This gives us permission to videotape you and (CHILD). The consent form also gives researchers on the project permission to watch the video.”

“First, I need to record your ID number on the videotape."

“This activity will take about 5 minutes. We would like to videotape you and (CHILD) together doing any activity that you choose. This activity should be something that you’ve done with (him/her) before. (The only restrictions are that we’d like to stay inside and not involve other household members in the activity.) Some parents have chosen to have a snack with the child, others have chosen to play with a toy or to rough house or do a favorite game. What activity would you like to do with (CHILD)?

IF APPROPRIATE, SAY: Do you need to get those (toys/material/etc.) from another room?

Feel free to move around as little or as much as you’d like during this activity, but please stay in this room. Do you have any questions?”

POSSIBLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

“You can begin now.”

“That’s the end of this activity.”

“Let me explain how this (first/next) activity works.”

“We are interested in how children of this age do new things. I have three puzzles. The first two may be hard for (CHILD). The third one is even harder. (CHILD) might not be able to complete the puzzles during the time we have for this task. I will give (CHILD) the puzzles, one at a time. First, let (CHILD) work on each puzzle by (him/her)self. Then give (him/her) any help you think (he/she) needs. Sit wherever you are comfortable. Feel free to talk with (CHILD) and do what you normally would do. Please try to keep yourself and (CHILD) facing the camera.

Do you have any questions before we begin?”

POSSIBLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT PUZZLE TASK

“You may begin now.”

INSTRUCTION A: “OK, you’re finished with that one. Here’s another puzzle.”

INSTRUCTION B: “I’m sorry but that’s all the time we have for this one. Here’s another puzzle.”

INSTRUCTION A: “Great job!”

INSTRUCTION B: “That's all the time we have. You did a great job.”

“Our last activity will take about 10 minutes. We would like you and (CHILD) to spend this time with the toys in these three bags. During this activity, you may play with (CHILD) if you like.”

“Just to remind you, please face forward and try to stay on the mat. Please start with Bag #1, move on to Bag #2, and finish with Bag #3. Do you have any questions?”

POSSIBLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

“You can begin now.”

“That’s the end of these activities."

“We are very grateful for your time and cooperation in this important part of the study. Do you have any questions about anything we’ve done?”

“I have a request that I need to read to you from our research policy. We would like to ask you to help us in one more way. The videotape we have just completed is a very valuable teaching tool, one that we would like to share with colleagues and students. We would like your permission to use all or portions of your videotape during presentations at conferences, workshops, and for other research and educational purposes, such as training films to be used to train researchers and interviewers. By being able to share this information with other researchers and students, it will help us better understand how adults and children work and play together.

The videotape will be used only for research and educational purposes. When it is used, no identifying information such as full name and address will be revealed.

Do you have any questions?”

“Thank you so much! (CHILD) can have this (ITEM) as a gift. I need a few minutes to put the camera and toys away. Feel free to take a little break while I do this. Then we will continue with the interview.”