Tiz,
We have the same issue with a 3 grade skip. My DS6 has had classes with the 3rd grade all year so when he gets to 4th there will be a lot of kids that he has already been in class with. That still doesn't alleviate the worry about "What next"? This year the older kids have for the most part treated him like the class mascot and like your son, my DS gravitates to the older kids.
Maybe a couple of weeks in we can compare notes!
Shari
Mom to DS 10, DS 11, DS 13
Ability doesn't make us, Choices do!
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