Here's few real timetable examples from Finland: Grades 1-2 (4-5 hours per day): http://www.kopunkoulu.fi/lukujarjestys/luokka_1-2/ http://www.kopunkoulu.fi/lu

Here's few real timetable examples from Finland: Grades 1-2 (4-5 hours per day): http://www.kopunkoulu.fi/lukujarjestys/luokka_1-2/ http://www.kopunkoulu.fi/lukujarjestys/luokka_1-2/ Grades 5-6 (5-6 hours per day): http://www.kopunkoulu.fi/lukujarjestys/luokka_5-6/ http://www.kopunkoulu.fi/lukujarjestys/luokka_5-6/ Grades 7-9 typically last 6-8 hours per day (I couldn't find examples) Abbreviations: AI=Finnish language, MA=math, YL=natural sciences, LI=sports, KS-ASK=handicrafts, US=religion, EN=english, KU=drawing, MU=music, BIMA=biology/geography, FYKE=physics/chemistry, HI=history, TS=textile works, päivänavaus=start of day, lounas=lunch Every lesson is 45 mins and then there is a 15 min break. During the break children go out and usually play some games by themselves, to relax and to be prepared for the next lesson. During winter, if it gets below -15'C (5'F) children can stay in (depends on school and grade). Also, during grades 1-6, all lessons typically take place in the same classroom, so no need to carry books or rush to another classroom. Schools also have optional activities for children during afternoons, so they don't have to go home alone. But that is really optional.