Your kindergarten applicant will be assessed on all the core language skills described in this blog at NYC private school kindergarten interviews. Practice these interview skills in the fun ways Meredith and Stephanie recommend! Four-year-old Olivia’s family loves to read … [Read more...]
Tips for NYC Private School Admissions Results
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 (FLI) when applying during the 2022-2023 school year. Update: The FLI test will be a requirement for 2025-2026 Riverdale and Horace Mann kindergarten … [Read more...]
Making Connections While Reading
Improve your child's comprehension when reading picture books together by encouraging them 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, take a … [Read more...]
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