A daily program plan of activities and experiences must be posted and available at all times to any parent of an enrolled child. Any variation of the daily program plan must be noted in a daily written record kept for this purpose. The daily program plan of activities must be varied and flexible. It must include the following:

• activities appropriate for the development levels of the enrolled children:
• group and individual activities;
• activities designed to promote gross and fine motor skills, language and cognitive, social and emotional development;
• active and quiet play;
• some activities which are offered for several days to allow all children the opportunity to explore and participate;
• consideration for the varied ages within the group and the needs of the individual child;
• a balance between opportunities for creative exploration and structure.

Programming Principles

• Design school-age programs with increased emphasis on recreation and skills development.
• Provide activities and experiences that reflect the diversity of the children and the community.
• Offer play materials that encourage exploration and provide appropriate challenges.
• Include open-ended toys and materials.
• Rotate materials and equipment regularly.
• Plan age-appropriate activities and experiences which reflect a fundamental knowledge of child development; how children grow and develop in all areas.
• Provide children with a variety of age appropriate choices and freedom.

Programming for school-age children can be enhanced by:

• Providing for the increasing levels of responsibility and independence of school-age children;
• Providing many opportunities for children to plan their own activities, participate in group decision-making and project development;
• Emphasizing home-like activities, allowing unstructured time and privacy for reading, homework or small social groups;
• Allowing interested school-age children to plan and participate in activities for younger children.

School-age programming can be further enhanced by tailoring activities to older school-age children. For example:

• Encouraging the pursuit of hobbies and life skill activities;
• Providing opportunity for large scale projects which result in realized accomplishments (e. g., producing a play or musical, newsletter, etc.);
• Developing linkages with the larger community (libraries, recreation centres, local artisans and specialists).

Outdoor play
Ensure that the play equipment is suitable for the school-age child’s skills and abilities.

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