At the same time, they have moved on to a new level of understanding the world about them, so they bring a zest to figuring out the structure and the rules of their world around them. Their egos have shrunk a bit and they know others have feelings and that there are rules, which make the world around them run smoothly. They really understand the social etiquette so painstakingly taught over the previous year and want to practice it. So my friends, you have children who want to know the rules and follow them, who are usually kind to one another and who have an enduring sophistication about their new knowledge.
Kindergartners are truly easy.
It is a year of many reprieves from the tumultuous years of the toddlers, preschoolers and prekindergarteners. It is a year of transition before a new stage of those elementary years with all the bigger challenges you and your child will face.