We started working on reading and playing the piano about 10 weeks ago, when we had her tested, and in that time she has made a year or more progress with reading. Her drawing and colouring in (which have paid no attention to what so ever) has leaped dramatically ahead, though not at preschool of course. And she's happier.
The plan is to push school hard to NOT go quite so gently, gently with her at the start and not to give her the idea that school is just more play time. We'll give it six months and see how it goes. If she hits her stride then good, and school have already agreed to put her into year one after two terms of K. If school doesn't work out i guess we will be homeschooling.
The observation that she's happier should reassure you that you are on the right path. It sounds like you have a good plan in place. Well done!
Grinity
