Yes, she is prone to "breaking down" and it usually doesn't bother me, because it is common, but she usually winds up with some whining and moaning first. This time though it was with out warning and so sudden it caught me off guard.

I think part of her "fitting in" problem is in her mind because she has lots of friends in both kinder and 1st grade, but I'm not sure she has a "best friend".

I will ask her if she wants to post here and see what she says. That's a great idea. Thanks again. smile

Any ideas on moving her completely into first grade for the remaining part of the year versus waiting until next school year to skip her directly to 2nd? (I don't think the school would go for a 2 grade skip, and I'm not sure she'd handle it too well emotionally.)