Someone

going into first grade next year.

He was beaming and soooo excited.

yes, graduation is overrated for elementary school.

i get that.

But it is a big deal in his world to "graduate" from the 3-6y.o

Montessori room and enter Lower Elementary 6-9y.o. room.

more work

more expectations

more reading

more independence

more cursive

more advanced math.

more field trips...

and yoga and gardening and computers.

re-connecting with friends that advanced a year earlier.

He is ready.

I am not.