[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 25, Volume 1] [Revised as of April 1, 2001] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 25CFR36.21] [Page 144] TITLE 25--INDIANS CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PART 36--MINIMUM ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR THE BASIC EDUCATION OF INDIAN CHILDREN AND NATIONAL CRITERIA FOR DORMITORY SITUATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart C--Minimum Program of Instruction Sec. 36.21 Standard VI--Kindergarten instructional program. (a) The curriculum for kindergarten shall provide children with experiences which emphasize language development, native language where necessary as determined by 25 CFR 39.11(g), and performance of the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section. Such programs shall assist children in developing positive feelings toward themselves and others. (b) A kindergarten instructional program shall include but not be limited to: (1) Language (observing, listening, speaking). (2) Exploration of the environment (number, space and time relationships, natural science). (3) Psychomotor and socialization development. (4) Development of imaginative and creative tendencies. (5) Health education inclusive of the requirements contained in the Act of May 20, 1886, 24 Stat. 69.