Chapter 71 Second Grade Transition

• As autumn approaches, both children face significant educational change that would test their adaptation and show new aspects of their growing characters, especially as Phoebe prepared to enter third grade with higher academic expectations and James began first grade with a focus on structured learning and social responsibility.
• "Third grade is when school gets more serious," Phoebe's teacher said during their pre-school meeting. "Students are expected to work more independently and take greater responsibility for their learning."
• "I think I'm ready for that," Phoebe said confidently, but Grace sensed a touch of fear in her daughter's voice, indicating that she understood the significance of the shift.