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[quote=Anonymous]Totally anecdotal, but my K DD at a private school is one of only two 2015 birthdays in her class between March and July. Most of her class turns 6 by January and one girl will be 7 this winter (obviously an outlier, but still). There is a group of 4 kids from her preschool class of 15 that would be in her K class but stayed for a year of 5s class because her K is hybrid but the preschool operates under daycare regulations and is full-time.

I would say that the kids who are on the older end of the class cause more disruptions on the virtual days because they’re too mature, especially the girls. They’re bored and verbally/socially more advanced, so the usual format and pace of Kindergarten is definitely too babyish for them and they make it clear. An old 6 year old just won’t be enchanted by the things that charm a just-turned 5 year old. I’m not annoyed about redshirting because I’m competitive but because it’s crazy for a teacher in anything but a true Montessori environment to teach to a 20-month age range.[/quote]

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