Development of the ITERS-R Overview of the Subscales and Items
Selected References Translations
Additional Notes Info and materials for the original ITERS
Supplementary Materials Comparing ITERS-R with the original ITERS

Overview of the Subscales and Items of the ITERS-R

39 Items organized into 7 Subscales

Space and Furnishings
1. Indoor space
2. Furniture for routine care and play
3. Provision for relaxation and comfort
4. Room arrangement
5. Display for children

Personal Care Routines
6. Greeting/departing
7. Meals/snacks
8. Nap
9. Diapering/toileting
10. Health practices
11. Safety practices

Listening and Talking
12. Helping children understand language
13. Helping children use language
14. Using books

Activities
15. Fine motor
16. Active physical play
17. Art
18. Music and movement
19. Blocks
20. Dramatic play
21. Sand and water play
22. Nature/science
23. Use of TV, video, and/or computer
24. Promoting acceptance of diversity

Interaction
25. Supervision of play and learning
26. Peer interaction
27. Staff-child interaction
28. Discipline

Program Structure
29. Schedule
30. Free play
31. Group play activities
32. Provisions for children with disabilities

Parents and Staff
33. Provisions for parents
34. Provisions for personal needs of staff
35. Provisions for professional needs of staff
36. Staff interaction and cooperation
37. Staff continuity
38. Supervision and evaluation of staff
39. Opportunities for professional growth


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