Thanks for the input! I think there are a lot of pretty capable kids at this school; I see young students hauling around Harry Potter wink but my sense regarding the kindies with her last year is off as DD's three to maybe six years ahead, depending on her interest in a text. I know a few others can read fluently but it's her and one boy who are most advanced, but put with two others for language arts, even if sometimes they do their own thing. I remember reading that summarizing is a very key skill for younger students, that it really gives them a strong foundation, and that's certainly something I can help scaffold for her. She's always finding literary devices at work, but I was vague on the big picture stuff. (This is really going to make me a better high teacher when I return, seeing the progression from K thru 6.) Thank you!