He can get frustrated easily sometimes when he is challenged by something.
I think this is a sign that something needs to change. If you can't find ways to change this outside of school, I'd consider changing schools.
I agree that Inky is pointing to the key indicator. I'd also ask if he has any friends where he is now. Does he seem to be happy socially?
Given that his older sister goes to the same school, and I hate driving across town if I don't have to, if he is happy socially, I would monitor his ability handle challenges, and see if you can get some improvement with
1) enrichment such as 4H, Oddessy of the mind, Reptile Club,Lego Leauge, etc.
2)Verbally praising the smallest hint of 'persisting through challenge' - I've been calling it 'your quiet power' lately.
((Hugs)) to you - it is always difficult to know how much is 'enough.' My thought is that with his older sister in the house to bring in 'older friends and older interests' he is more protected than some of our oldests and onlies.
Love and More Love,
Grinity
