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Kindergarten Interview Math

December 25, 2022 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

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...]

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FLI Assessment 2022-2023

July 11, 2022 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

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...]

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Tips for Virtual Kindergarten Admissions Testing and Interview Days

January 11, 2022 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

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...]

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Getting Ready for NYC Kindergarten Admission Assessments 2022-2023

January 10, 2022 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

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...]

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Rhyming and Reading Development

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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...]

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