Sight Words are found frequently in text and are difficult to sound out. Recognizing sight words on the spot helps children read fluently. Sounding out “cat” requires matching sounds to letters (e.g., /k/ to c, /a/ to a, and /t/ to t). Sounds don’t match up to letters in … [Read more...]
Tips for NYC Private School Admissions Results
By Sharon Decker and Julie Rosenberg of The Admissions Plan It’s February in New York City. That means the days will be brighter a bit longer, the cold will begin to taper off, and private school notifications will appear in your inbox. Here are some suggestions to help you … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Interview Math
My 4-year-old son Joey counts from 1 to 20. What other kindergarten interview math skills should he learn for kindergarten testing (FLI for Horace Mann/Riverdale) and admission? Count Objects/Pictures Place a handful of Legos, macaroni, Cheerios, etc, in a pile and ask … [Read more...]
FLI Assessment 2022-2023
NYC's Riverdale and Horace Mann Schools will require kindergarten applicants to take the online First Look Insights test (FLI) when applying during the 2022-2023 school year. Update: The FLI test will be a requirement for 2023-2024 Riverdale and Horace Mann kindergarten … [Read more...]
Strong Writing Fingers
Children who have articulation difficulties often have trouble with fine motor skills. If your child has a hard time holding a crayon correctly, try building up the strength of the writing fingers/tripod grasp with these types of activities: 1) Encourage your child to use only … [Read more...]
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