Is it normal to skip kindergarten?
Depends.It depends
Yes, some children skip kindergarten, though it’s not the usual path. Whether it makes sense depends on your local school rules, your child’s readiness, and what comes next.
Some kids skip kindergarten because they’re already ready for first-grade work, start school at a different age, or follow a homeschool or alternative-school plan. In other families, the cutoff date or a decision to wait a year shapes the choice.
It’s worth checking your school district’s enrollment and placement rules before deciding; they can vary, and a child who skips kindergarten may still need an assessment or other paperwork. People may have different opinions about whether skipping is best, but the choice itself isn’t automatically a problem.