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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am planning to enroll my son at a DCPS WOTP elementary school next year, when he will be in 3rd grade. At the open house the principal told me that kids of that age only have a 45 minute recess per day, at lunch time, plus PE during the week.

That seems on the low side for a young child, especially for boys who need some physical exertion here and there. Isn’t there a little break at snack time mid morning? How often is PE and for how long? Does this vary from school to school?

Thanks![/quote]

I’m not sure if this is a troll post? 3rd graders don’t have a mid morning snack. 3rd grade is upper elementary. If your child needs mid-morning snack time, he might be better off in a private school or home school.[/quote]

OP here and not a troll. Why are you so condescending? Jeez I also get a mid morning snack! And as as I mentioned above, we adults can take breaks while working, why not the kids? They are not cattle. Let’s treat them with dignity and respect.[/quote]

My dd is in third grade now at a DCPS school. She gets free play before school, at recess, and after school most days. She does PE 2x a week. She does get a snack during the day (although I don’t know what time).  Aside from that, they are not chained to their tables. She describes lots of activities around the classroom as they move through their day and during other specials.

Some days at pickup, it’s clear that she has tons of energy. But most days shes neutral - neither high nor low energy. Regardless, after 30-40 minutes of play after school, she’s ready to settled down to homework, instrument practice, and/or reading in the evenings.

I would love more play, but this seems age appropriate. [/quote]

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