Table 2 Coding key for cognitive stimulation composite questions^a

Frequency read to child in past week

0 = less than 3× / 1 = 3× or more

No. of minutes/day child is read to

0 = less than 20 min / 0 = more than 20 min

Told them a story

0 = no / 1 = yes

Taught child letters, words, numbers

0 = no / 1 = yes

Taught child songs or music

0 = no / 1 = yes

Worked on arts and crafts with child

0 = no / 1 = yes

Took child on errands

0 = no / 1 = yes

Involved child in household chores

0 = no / 1 = yes

Talked about what happened in Head Start

0 = no / 1 = yes

Talked about TV programs/videos

0 = no / 1 = yes

Played counting games

0 = no / 1 = yes

Visited a library with child

0 = no / 1 = yes

Gone to a movie with child

0 = no / 1 = yes

Gone to a play or concert with child

0 = no / 1 = yes

Gone to a mall with child

0 = no / 1 = yes

Visited art gallery or museum

0 = no / 1 = yes

Visited zoo or aquarium with child

0 = no / 1 = yes

Talked with child about heritage

0 = no / 1 = yes

Attend community sponsored event

0 = no / 1 = yes

Attended church activity/school

0 = no / 1 = yes

Number of children books in household

0 = less than 10 / 1 = more than 10