Kindergarten prep isn’t just about buying a new set of Crayolas and picking out a lunchbox. It’s also about preparing for a kindergarten admission test! Your child should naturally master basic test taking skills to achieve a higher kindergarten test score than he would without … [Read more...]
Language Development Milestones: Understanding No
Does your toddler have trouble understanding "no" and "not"? Standard language development milestones for understanding "no" and "not" reveal an infant should understand the word "no" between 6 and 9 months of age. However, sometimes parents don't have the opportunity to say … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Admissions: Analogies
Analogies have been a part of Manhattan private school kindergarten admissions testing for years. While the ERB will not be required for entrance into most Manhattan private schools starting in the Fall of 2014, your child may still be required to understand and complete … [Read more...]
Expanding Language Skills
My daughter says "yes" and "no" a lot. How can I help her expand her answers? Ask good questions! Your child may not have the vocabulary to tell you what she wants for lunch, but giving her the opportunity to try will help her expand her language skills. … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Admissions: Critical Thinking
Critical thinking skills are important for your child to acquire for kindergarten success. To shine at a Manhattan kindergarten admissions interview, your child needs to know more than “just the facts” and should exhibit creative and critical thinking skills. I’m sure your … [Read more...]