470 Ind. Admin. Code 3-4.7-127

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 470 IAC 3-4.7-127 - Toddler program

Authority: IC 12-13-5-3

Affected: IC 12-17.2-4

Sec. 127.

Caregivers shall:

(1) speak to children in complete sentences, avoiding long explanations and not using baby talk;

(2) play pretend and singing games with the children;

(3) make toys available on low, open shelves so children can choose their own selections;

(4) permit children to carry toys and move about in the environment as they choose;

(5) frequently read to toddlers, individually or in groups of two (2) or three (3);

(6) sing and do finger plays with toddlers;

(7) act out simple stories with children participating actively;

(8) provide a variety of art media, such as large crayons, watercolor markers, and large paper, to toddlers;

(9) permit toddlers to explore and manipulate art materials;

(10) permit toddlers to produce their own art products; and

(11) frequently offer alternatives and redirection to avoid saying "no".

470 IAC 3-4.7-127

Division of Family Resources; 470 IAC 3-4.7-127; filed Aug 11, 2003, 3:00 p.m.: 27 IR 154; readopted filed Oct 24, 2007, 11:25 a.m.: 20071121-IR-470070448RFA; readopted filed Aug 23, 2013, 3:36 p.m.: 20130918-IR-470130306RFA

Readopted filed 11/13/2019, 11:56 a.m.: 20191211-IR-470190490RFA