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planned for each group to allow for: (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, nesting or stacking toys, pegs, lacing, sorting beads, or clay; (g) Language experiences, such as, but not limited to, listening, talking, rhymes, finger plays, 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. Staffing and Supervision 290-2-3-.07(7) Health and Safety Orientation. The Provider, Employees and Provisional Employees 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 must address the following health and safety topics: (j) child development to include all major domains: cognitive; social and emotional; physical development and motor skills; communication, language, and literacy; and approaches to play and learning.