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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m not sure that exists in DC. Not even in the private schools, really, at least not by 1st grade.[/quote]

That was my concern...[/quote]

Actually the non-parochial independent schools have a lot of free time / recess / creative time in all the early grades.

OP, have you looked into financial aid at these schools?  Sheridan, Lowell, CHDS,  Beauvoir,  Burgundy....some have  more financial aid than others. [/quote]

So does CMI but OP’s kid is still struggling. Honestly OP, I do think you should have her assessed by a psychologists. Sounds like something deeper than not having enough recess at school.[/quote]

As a psychologist, I would never try to suggest you shouldn't raise concerns with your ped or a psychologist if you are concerned about anxiety. But as a parent of a kindergartner who is in VA public schools, I share all of your concerns and while there are some variations across schools (e.g., no silent lunch at my son's school) the overall environment is the same in all public schools these days. LOTS of assessments, lots of desk work, minimal outdoor time (if at all in the winter months), and limited time for socialization or support for social and emotional learning. All kids handle transitions differently and some kids are more sensitive to these types of environments than others. Most will end up adjusting just fine - as it sounds to me like your daughter probably will eventually too. But whether these are the appropriate environments for 5 and 6 year olds and whether this is really the environments that optimize our kids learning and growing is a question we all need to start asking sooner rather than later. Very little of what happens in early elementary classrooms tracks with what's developmentally appropriate or optimal for kids. You should certainly raise concerns with your child's teacher and school, but my guess is that this is a general philosophical difference with public education rather than a school specific issue.
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