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...]
Strong Writing Fingers
Children who have articulation difficulties often have trouble with fine motor skills. If your child is having 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 … [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...]