Toddlers shouldn't be watching television at all, they said. And television shouldn't be a regular part of any day care. Some said they'd permit TV occasionally, when a video supplements the curriculum. Once seated, they all receive one crayon and a coloring sheet of a turkey. Soon, most are scribbling away.
Teachers intervene when a few attempt to taste the crayons.
The classroom's lead teacher sits with several of the children and demonstrates how to color the turkey. After a few minutes, the assistant takes up the crayons and pictures, most of which have just a few scribbles. The panel had several problems here. The children should have a choice of crayons, they say, and they don't need coloring sheets. Blank paper is fine.