She might be ready for sleepaway camp.
ensure your child gets her flu shot, wears her bike helmet, and follows a good bedtime routine.
If she seems forgetful, give her some slack and help her with reminders and routines.
She probably loves collecting things, so use her favorite topics as springboards for learning.
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