22 Pa. Code § 53.33 - Program of instruction
(a) The
program of instruction shall include those motor, creative, manipulative,
imaginative, rhythmic, language and science activities and experiences which
tend to promote effectively the physical, mental, social, emotional and
aesthetic development of children of preschool age. Objectives and daily plans
shall be kept on file and shall be available upon request.
(b) Learning experiences, both informal and
planned, shall include:
(1) Free
play-outdoors, weather permitting.
(2) Gross motor skill development.
(3) Fine motor skill development.
(4) Perceptual activities.
(5) Language arts activities.
(6) Mathematical activities.
(7) Science activities.
(8) Expressive arts including music, art and
dramatic play.
(9) Social science
and intercultural activities.
(10)
Nutrition.
(11) Health and
safety.
(c) A
kindergarten program shall be planned for a minimum of 2 1/2 hours of
instruction per day for 180 school days. The hours of daily instruction shall
be identified.
(d) A nursery
program shall be planned for a minimum of 2 hours of instruction per day. The
number of days a nursery school remains open shall be established by the
school.
(e) A nursery or
kindergarten school may provide 2 half-day planned programs of instruction.
Students shall attend only one session.
(f) A nursery or kindergarten school may
offer a full day planned academic program in which the starting and dismissal
times are identified. The teachers and students are required to be in
attendance for the full day program.
Notes
The provisions of this § 53.33 amended under the Private Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§ 6701-6721).
This section cited in 22 Pa. Code § 59.21 (relating to program of instruction).
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