We are in the same boat. DS7 (3rd) and DD5(1st) are changing schools this year in the hope of finding a better academic environment. It is hard for them to imagine something better, especially since DS7 keeps bringing up that nothing was challenging during their shadow day. I am hoping that there isn't too much prepping for the state tests at the start of third grade or else he may be tuned out by the time it gets more interesting.
We have been working through specific concerns and strategies, as blue magic suggests... and stocking activity bags for when they have their work done.
