First Grade vs. Kindgerarten :)

I've had a few parents ask me about recess time and center time in first grade.  In first grade and the other upper grades, we only get one recess which is their lunch recess.  We are very lucky because our lunch and recess times really help break up our day.  We do lots of hands on learning in first grade, but we do not do center time like kindergarten.  We use our subject times for moving and we take lots of brain breaks. We also have our special time in the afternoon that helps with the amount of learning we do in first grade. :)  I understand the concern that some may be having with not enough "running or moving around" time, but in  first grade the expectations and the amount that a first grader does is very high.  If time is allowed, we always try to give a extra recess, but I am always amazed at how well most of my students adjust to the switch from kindergarten to first grade.  The kiddos love learning new things so as teachers we work very hard to make sure your kiddo gets the movement they need. :)