It sounds like she might be reaching the end of what she can do for him. Can you have him tested privately, and then move him to 1st grade mid-year if needed? That would give him more time in the "regular" school program before he entered the gifted program.
Maybe even have him spend most of his day in a first grade classroom before doing it officially to see how it goes? First grade is more challenging even if children know a lot (or all) of the material just because it has a lot more writing and worksheets than K, and of course the reading is at a higher level. One of my sons wouldn't have been ready for a grade skip from K to 2nd based on his writing ability alone, regardless of his knowledge, achievement test scores, or IQ. Even he says he is not ready to skip although he doesn't feel he is learning anything new. (His twin was campaigning for a grade skip this summer and they discussed it with each other a few times.)
I'm sorry - this sounds like a really tough decision.
Last edited by momoftwins; 10/18/13 07:26 AM.
