Across
- 2. play: when children assign roles and then act them out.
- 5. specific skills and concepts for children age birth to 5 years, developed by individuals with expertise in the development of young children. The foundations are based on the latest national research and findings for all content areas and domains and designed to support teachers, parents and caregivers as they develop appropriate experiences for young children to help ensure success in kindergarten.
- 6. an area with children under the age 5 that has either no or too few licensed child care providers.
- 9. a licensed facility designed to provide care for one or more children in a non-residential building.
- 11. Family and Social Services Administration, the state agency that oversees childcare and early childhood education in Indiana.
- 12. a federal program that serves infants, toddlers and pregnant women who have incomes below the federal poverty level.
- 13. child care provided in a residential setting. Providers must be licensed if serving more than five children.
Down
- 1. when children use their senses of smell, taste and touch to explore and discover the texture and function of things around them.
- 3. the construction of thought processes — including remembering, problem-solving and decision-making — from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.
- 4. the skills children are expected to know when entering kindergarten. This can include skills like recognizing their name and knowing the correct way to hold a book.
- 7. a federal program that serves largely 3- and 4-year-olds from low-income families.
- 8. an Individualized Education Program that, under federal law, is created by parents and school officials for a child diagnosed with a disability or who requires specialized accommodation in order to receive a fair and appropriate education.
- 10. play: when children use materials, such as Legos or blocks, to create something.