(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.