We had Colter repeat Kindergarten this year. We call it being an "expert Kindergartner". It has been such a great decision for him. He is learning and growing like he should. Reading is easy. Physically, he is more on par with kids in this Kindergarten class. Last year he decided he wouldn't run races or play tag at recess because he was always slower than the other kids. Last year he wouldn't try jump rope because he couldn't figure it out. On some subconscious level, he knew he was a little bit behind physically.
We had to resubmit his Kindergarten physical forms because they wouldn't count the ones from his first Kindergarten year. He didn't need any shots just a check up. He sat patiently through the exam and answered all of the doctor's questions.
I just sat there marveling over another last, first. He really will go on to first grade next year. All year last year we talked and debated whether he should repeat or move on. At every conference it was the same story (starting at the very first evaluation in week two): he is trying so hard but he is just behind by a little bit. He is smart enough and able but the benchmark keeps getting moved up just as he is reaching for it.
Barf, last year was stressful.
I am so glad we kept him back. Socially it has been sad. He misses his old friends and there is one boy in this class who has been a bit of a bully to Colter and others. But he has made good friends. He has a good time at school, most days. He cried about going to school last year. This year he has been able to get himself ready and biked with Adell many times. First grade is right around the corner (again). We will keep going with our last firsts with Colter. I am glad we wont have to do another year of Kindergarten.
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