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, or the FLI when applying during the 2022-2023 school year. Between 2020 and 2021, the academic and cognitive skills tested on the FLI around areas such as … [Read more...]
Tips for Virtual Kindergarten Admissions Testing and Interview Days
Before T&E or FLI Assessments and Interviews - Tips for the parent/caregiver: If your child is a morning person, schedule the test in the morning. If your child needs a couple of hours to be fully alert, schedule testing later in the day. Wireless headphones are … [Read more...]
Getting Ready for NYC Kindergarten Admission Assessments 2022-2023
Three assessments were used this year, along with kindergarten interviews: The Thinking and Engagement Assessment, or the T&E - required by schools such as Dalton, Trinity, Nightingale, Sacred Heart, Collegiate, Chapin, Brearley, and other schools that are listed on the … [Read more...]
Rhyming and Reading Development
Recognizing and generating rhymes is crucial to reading development, as it helps children recognize matching endings of words. Encourage Your Child's Rhyming Skills Once your child is familiar with a rhyming book or song, have her try to fill in the rhyming word. For … [Read more...]