Thank you, it's very helpful! I hope any signals my DS gives are as clear as that. We're not having any problems at all with his K, but all my experience with first grade (as child & parent) is weighing heavy on my mind right now. BTW, I'll validate that trying to change teachers can cause a lot of pain and suffering - went through that when DD was in first grade. By the time we were offered a change it was really too little, too late and no longer seemed worthwhile. That was the *longest* year. There were warning signs on the first day for us too, though more subtle.
Yup, I think 1st grade is often the eye-opening year with these kids. You're smart to be watching for it. I wasn't, and I wish I had been more on top of things.
Good on ya'!
