This has always been a fear of mine.
Did they give you any reasons? The school year is only half over, there is still so much more time for your child to catch up.
Is there any thing you can do to prevent this? Meaning extra time working with him at home. Is there a transitional first grade?
If it were me, my trio is also in K,
I would really be concerned about the psychological effects it would have on the one being held back. I am not a teacher, just a mother, but I would be really worried about his self esteem knowing that for the rest of his academic life he will be behind his siblings.
We all know boys tend to mature slower and it is very hard for them to sit still and pay attention is class. I would have a discussion with the principal, the counselor, the teacher and find out if there is anything you can do. I wonder if anyone else has had to hold a child back and how it worked out?


Gina mom to BBG born 2-4-03 at 37 weeks
and surprise baby boy 11-21-07