Do you have a fast-talking, sometimes unintelligible preschooler? When evaluating articulation, I often find sound substitutions, (for example: W instead of R, or S instead of TH) but the main issue is the child's rate of speech. Kids often want to keep up with their parents' … [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...]
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...]
Kindergarten Admissions: Say What You Need To Say
Imagine your child on one of her a Manhattan private school kindergarten interviews. She looks up at high shelves in the classroom, and asks the teacher while pointing, "What's that?" The teacher is not sure what she is pointing to. Is it one of the board games? One of the … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Admissions Interview: Articulation
While you may find your four-year-old son's lisp endearing, chances are a kindergarten admissions interviewer may not. Below are general articulation / speech-skill questions New York City private school admissions professionals may consider in your pre-kindergartener: Is … [Read more...]