Daily activities for a pre-kindergarten age child must include
at least the following:
(1) Opportunities for outdoor play, weather permitting,
as specified in §746.2206 of this chapter (relating to What specific
activities must I include in a written activity plan?);
(2) Opportunities for thinking skills and sensory development.
Examples of age-appropriate equipment or activities include sand and
water play, blocks, framed puzzles with up to 30 pieces, variety of
large stringing beads, and simple board games;
(3) Opportunities for small-muscle development. Examples
of age-appropriate equipment or activities include large non-toxic
crayons, markers, paint, water colors and various size brushes, adjustable
easels, collage materials, chalkboard and chalk, clay or dough and
tools, workbench and accessories, round end scissors, glue and paste,
different types of music and videos, rhythm instruments, and fingerplays;
(4) Opportunities for large-muscle development. Examples
of age-appropriate equipment or activities include small wagons, light-weight
balls of all sizes, small wheelbarrows, tricycles, push toys, swings,
slides, climbing equipment, balance beam, hanging bars, and outdoor
building materials;
(5) Opportunities for moderate to vigorous active play,
both indoors and outdoors, as specified in §746.2206 of this
chapter. Examples of age-appropriate equipment or activities include
active games such as tag and hot potato, dancing and creative movement
to music and singing, simple games and dramatic or imaginary play
that encourages running, stretching, climbing, walking and marching;
(6) Opportunities for language development. Examples
of age-appropriate equipment or activities include flannel board stories,
puppets, and variety of storybooks, writing materials, and stories
on tape;
(7) Opportunities for social and emotional development.
Examples of age-appropriate equipment or activities include dress-up
clothes and accessories, mirrors, dolls, simple props for different
themes, puppets, transportation toys, play animals, and table games;
and
(8) Opportunities to develop self-help skills such
as toileting, hand washing, returning equipment to storage areas or
containers, and serving and self-feeding.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §746.2607 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; amended to be effective December 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 10238; amended to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1575; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; amended to be effective March 10, 2021, 46 TexReg 1479 |
