Nerdnproud, it sounds like your DD and mine are similar, and I'm looking forward to what others have to say. Can't say that I've figured out yet what makes my DD tick. I can say that as a 6.5 yo 2nd grader my DD also loved school. This year as a 7.5 yo in 3rd grade, her enthusiasm for school has waned and I'm not sure why...and she denies it, although it's obvious to her dad & me. I'm planning on having her tested & hoping that will give me some answers, and some documentation if I need to talk with her teacher.