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Tips for NYC Private School Admissions Results

January 30, 2023 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

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...]

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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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Strong Writing Fingers

February 13, 2022 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

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...]

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Making Connections While Reading

January 17, 2022 Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP

Improve your child's comprehension when reading picture books together by encouraging your child to think about what they already know to make connections. Text to Self Connections - When a meaningful event comes up in a story, such as Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev, … [Read more...]

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