JB -
I always reccomend parent sit in and observe what K looks like at their local school, as well as 1st grade - and perhaps 2nd grade as well.

gifted kids tend to have gifted friends and relatives, so you may be in for a shock as far as what is actually going on in 1st and 2nd.

1/2 day 'fun' K can be a good year, depending on the child's personality. Skipping 1st may be better. You may be able to guess from your child's preschool experience - how does he react to agemates? how does he react to being taught what he already knows?

Best Wishes,
Grinity

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