Wow, just read your post! Lucky daughter, lucky you!! My 1st grader visibly cringes when the other students read aloud. He turns away, puts his head on his desk and says he can't stand reading time. I feel so bad for him, but reading aloud is part of school. He has autism and is way, way socially immature, so I have never thought skipping was an option. I'm so happy for you and your DD!!!!!! Nan