WAC 110-301-0320. Facilitating child interests, learning, perspective, and productivity

(1) A school-age provider must work to maximize children's interests, engagement with developmentally and culturally responsive activities, and ability to learn from play. (2) A school-age provider must maximize children's interests, engagement, and abilities by using techniques such as: (a) Maximizing learning time with learning materials and products, limiting disruptions during activities, and offering additional choices when activities are completed; (b) Giving clear instructions and directions; and (c) Making opportunities for children to learn during transitions by clearly communicating expectations and keeping transitions to a duration that is developmentally appropriate. (3) A school-age provider must offer developmentally and culturally responsive activities that offer a range of auditory, visual, and movement opportunities by using techniques such as: (a) Encourage child engagement; (b) Promote each child's self-help and social skills; (c) Organized around child interests and ideas; (d) Allow choice, exploration, and experimentation; (e) Promote active and play-based learning experiences; (f) Allow children freedom to move during activities; (g) Ensure child expression; (h) Utilize interesting and creative materials; (i) Offer hands-on opportunities for children; (j) Provide opportunity for children to direct their own learning and problem solving rather than teacher-directed activities; and (k) Orient and guide children toward learning objectives.