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...]
Making Connections While Reading
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...]
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...]
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