Oh, to be clear, we are trying to skip K, sort of, she will still be 5. And she is reading short sentences, I have just shied away from pushing her, but since it seems to be the only thing that might keep her from feeling comfortable in 1st, I am encouraging more work on her part than just 'let it come as may be'. Maybe 5 minutes a night (horrible pushy me).

She is enjoying it however, so it feels like it is the right time.
Thanks for the input, all, I will look at the dolce list and milestone chart.