Cricket - great response, totally agree. I also agree that no academics definitely beats bad academics. Particularly for young children.
I think our learn to read year is all day kindergarten. But it was less drill, less structure, more fun and creative and open ended stuff than first grade. 1st grade year was really dry and awful for my DS. I just wish we would have pulled him out sooner. So look closely at all programs/options/skips available to you. I have a child happily homeschooling now that I never thought it would be possible to do with her. You never know! Take it one step at a time. You can always re-evaluate later. Good luck!
