> ..., kids do need some prerequisites for 1st grade - e.g. ...tie their shoes Perhaps, to put on their shoes (confidently tell the left from right shoe), say,

> ..., kids do need some prerequisites for 1st grade - e.g. ...tie their shoes Perhaps, to put on their shoes (confidently tell the left from right shoe), say, by slipping onto already tied ones, or velcro-style shoes. Would not expect kids to master ties till 6-7 yo. Besides, the modern laces are so damn slippery and thin that they often require double ties to stay fixed.