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, 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...]