Recently, my friend Tonia shared an impressive conversation she had with her three year old daughter Naya: Naya: Mommy, what are you doing?Tonia: Collapsing moving boxes. Naya: Collapsing? Ah yes, like an umbrella at the beach. Tonia: Yes, exactly. Just like an umbrella at the … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Admissions: Spatial Reasoning
Spatial reasoning can predict a child's reading and math skills. It is an area Manhattan private schools may assess during kindergarten interviews and playdates. Spatial reasoning may also appear on the new AABL version of the ERB. To become proficient in pre-school and … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Admissions Test
Kindergarten prep isn’t just about buying a new set of Crayolas and picking out a lunchbox. It’s also about preparing for a kindergarten admission test! Your child should naturally master basic test taking skills to achieve a higher kindergarten test score than he would without … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Test Prep
I've received many calls within the past two weeks from panicky parents about kindergarten test prep. Applications, tours and interviews are in full swing for NYC kindergarten admission for the fall of 2012. A child takes kindergarten admission tests by a required date to … [Read more...]
Category Naming and Similarities for Language Development
New York City kindergarten admission tests require children to have a versatile vocabulary. Reading books, excursions to Manhattan museums and routine walks around the city provide opportunities to expand your child's vocabulary. But, what if you're not exactly sure about … [Read more...]