I would say that most 1st graders don't generally know how to push themselves to work really hard...they are usually still young enough just to do what is in front of them. If I were you I would see about giving her some challenging workbooks on second and third grade levels and if she seems to do those easily I would definitely see what you could do to move her up or find a more challenging environment. It is nice being top of the class without having to work until you graduate high school and you have to figure out how to push yourself.
