Nannies & Preschool
Our sister site, Park Slope Preschool, posted an intriguing response to a Park Slope Stoop article on nannies. Click here to read the response.
[RESPONSE] How to Stop the Infamous Summer Slide
Original article on MENAfn.com During the school year children are heavily studying to improve skills so that they can do well in school and on tests. All of this hard work culminates towards the end of the school year but tends to lead into what is commonly known as the infamous Summer Slide. This is […]
Why Love FasTracKids? Ask Russian Parents.
A message from Franco, owner of Park Slope, and 3 Staten Island FasTracKids Centers. A Russian family that enrolled in our Park Slope center pointed out to me that they attended Fastrackids and that it is the most prominent daycare in Moscow, Russia. They pointed out to me this very cute and accurate commercial that […]
Why Children Should Learn to Write Earlier Than You Think
Dear Parents & Families, After reading this article about handwriting on TheConversation.com, I decided to post a write a response. Young children should be encouraged to write from an early age. Early scribbles are valuable first steps to help your child develop their fine motor skills. In addition you want to make sure that your […]
Featured on Park Slope Stoop
Our new website, ParkSlopePreschool.com was featured on Park Slope Stoop! Head over to the Stoop to read the full article.
How To Prepare for the NYC Gifted Talented Test
Wondering how to Prepare for the NYC Gifted and Talented Test? What is the NYC Gifted and Talented Test? It’s important for parents to understand the intent and content of the G&T test to best prepare their child for the entrance exam. The New York City Gifted and Talented (G&T) Entrance Exam consists of two […]
Our Country is Falling Behind in Math & Reading
In this recent read on the global education race, it seems that the US is still not moving in the right direction. So to cut to the chase, what can you do as an individual or family to ensure your child is progressing their academic skills at an appropriate pace? According to this article on […]
Help Your Child Ace the Gifted & Talented Test
by Michelle Fama, Head Teacher at FasTracKids Staten Island, Grasmere Our Fastrackids core program lays the foundation for future success on the gifted and talented test because it gives a child an advantage to learn skills, engage and build upon their cognitive, emotional and social development. All children are born with a set of gifts and talents and Fastrackids provide the […]
Help Your Child Excel (Now That The G&T Test Is Over)
Gifted and Talented programs in NYC are quite rigorous and fast paced. The regular class may go through a chapter of math in one month while the gifted class may do so in two weeks. If your child is not ahead academically then that means in a gifted class they are behind. Children entering kindergarten (the new 1st Grade) […]
Rolling Applications at Math & English Learning Centers Throughout New York
By Ruchi Nagar, Education Director FasTrackids, Rego Park, Queens FasTracKids centers throughout New York have been providing dedicated educational excellence for over thirteen years. These centers offer a unique combination of science and gifted & talented programs, fun educational summer camps, and academic Math & English tutoring afterschool and on the weekend to help students perform at an […]