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Co-Creating Short Stories Develops Language Skills

March 16, 2026 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

Your kindergarten applicant will be assessed on all the core language skills described in this blog at NYC private school kindergarten interviews. Practice these interview skills in the fun ways Meredith and Stephanie recommend! Four-year-old Olivia’s family loves to read … [Read more...]

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FLI Test and Kindergarten Interview Math

December 27, 2025 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

Looking back on the 2025-2026 NYC kindergarten interview preparation season, parents appeared more surprised than in previous years about what their child should be prepared to demonstrate in interviews and on the FLI test, particularly in math. Preschool or Parents: Who Helps … [Read more...]

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Riverdale Kindergarten Admissions

April 7, 2025 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

If Riverdale Country School is your first choice for your child, here are some tips to prepare for Riverdale kindergarten admissions! Fine motor skills matter  At a Riverdale interview, children may be asked to color a picture of a falcon, write their name, manipulate … [Read more...]

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Following Directions: Kindergarten Interviews & FLI Test

March 13, 2025 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

If you’re worried about your preschooler following directions at NYC kindergarten admissions interviews, playdates and on the FLI test for Horace Mann and Riverdale, here are some fun and practical ways to help! Play Games Start with games you already have at home. Can your … [Read more...]

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FLI Test & Kindergarten Interview Patterning

January 25, 2025 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

Why Patterning is Important Children are asked to demonstrate their patterning skills on the FLI test for Horace Mann and Riverdale and at kindergarten interviews. When children practice patterning, they learn to predict what will happen next in reading and math and develop … [Read more...]

Fine Motor, Kindergarten Prep, Pre-Reading First Looks Insights, FLI, kindergarten interview, Kindergarten Prep

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