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materials to support the above program of activities in all developmental areas. (3) Opportunities for each child to make choices in a variety of activities shall be offered. 591-1-1-.03(5) A variety of activities shall be planned for each group that include, but are not limited to: (a) Indoor and outdoor play; (b) A balance of quiet and active periods; (c) A balance of supervised free choice and caregiver-directed activities; (d) Individual, small group and large group activities; (e) Large muscle activities, such as but not limited to, running, riding, climbing, balancing, jumping, throwing, or digging; (f) Small muscle activities, such as but not limited to, building with blocks or construction toys, use of puzzles, shapes, nesting or stacking toys, pegs, lacing, sorting beads, or clay; (g) Language experiences, such as but not limited to, listening, talking, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, use of film strips, recordings or flannel boards; (h) Arts and crafts, such as but not limited to, painting, coloring, cutting, or pasting; (i) Dramatic play, such as but not limited to, play in a home center, with dolls, puppets, or dress up; (j) Rhythm and music, such as but not limited to, listening, singing, dancing, or making music; and (k) Nature and science experiences, such as but not limited to, measuring, pouring, activities related to the "world around us" such as nature walks, plants, leaves or weather or experiences in using the five senses through sensory play. Staff Training 591-1-1-.33(3)Health and Safety Orientation. Each staff member with direct care responsibilities shall complete health and safety orientation training within the first 90 days of employment. The state-approved training hours obtained will count toward required first year training hours. The training