I am trying to help a friend decide what to do with her son, who will be 6 in mid August. The cut-off for kindergarten here is September 1st. Her son went to kindergarten this year and has done well, but he is very young. There is a pilot program starting next year for a k-1 transition class, designed specifically for these younger kindergarteners, although there will be some kids who are not ready for first grade for other reasons. I have weighed in on the situation, using examples from my two children who are both summer birthdays, and have had very different outcomes. Since the one we "held back" was my daughter, she doesn't think it is has much bearing on the situation. So, does anyone have any experience with a k-1 transition class? How about oldest vs. youngest in a class long term outcomes? Thanks!
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