I started kindergarten in 2000, rural northeastern NC. I do not ever recall being allowed outside at lunch time, it was only 20-30 mins long though. In elementary school, we had recess which was about 20-30 mins long. I remember more time in the younger grades but not a lot.
There were what would not be called dangerous playgrounds, we pl…
I started kindergarten in 2000, rural northeastern NC. I do not ever recall being allowed outside at lunch time, it was only 20-30 mins long though. In elementary school, we had recess which was about 20-30 mins long. I remember more time in the younger grades but not a lot.
There were what would not be called dangerous playgrounds, we played tag, I do believe we had to stay within eyesight of the recess attendant but it was huge, multiple playground structures, sand, black tops, open space and then there was a huge field beyond that, but I do believe it was off limits.
I started kindergarten in 2000, rural northeastern NC. I do not ever recall being allowed outside at lunch time, it was only 20-30 mins long though. In elementary school, we had recess which was about 20-30 mins long. I remember more time in the younger grades but not a lot.
There were what would not be called dangerous playgrounds, we played tag, I do believe we had to stay within eyesight of the recess attendant but it was huge, multiple playground structures, sand, black tops, open space and then there was a huge field beyond that, but I do believe it was off limits.