DS4.75 is definitely an authentic learner type. He absorbs info when it is useful but equally doesn't like doing something for no apparent reason. School is going to be interesting... He drove his Montessori teacher nuts last year inventing new ways to use the equipment (which to be fair he had really outgrown prior to starting). The calm and laborious explanations on how to properly use things eg the beads was of no interest. Between us and the school I guess there will be a need to give meaning to doing things to help keep him engaged.
