Developing the Da Vinci Mind in Children with FasTracKids
Leonardo Da Vinci was viewed as one of the most brilliant minds in recorded history. At the moment of birth, every child has greater potential intelligence than Da Vinci ever used. Many of us refer to Leonardo da Vinci in our presentations to parents. He is still considered one of the world’s greatest thinkers with unparalleled […]
Begin Gifted & Talented Prep Early On with FTK Core Enrichment
As you may know, FastracKids offers a gifted and talented skills development program. This is our core program and is, we think, the most comprehensive process for test preparation in all of NYC. Gifted and talented tests are not easy and children need to start early – as early as 2 or 3 years old. FasTracKids […]
Providing Extra Academic Stimulation for your Child
We read an article about a kindergartner taking 4th and 5th grade classes. This child has an IQ in the 99th percentile of the population. He has great academic strengths, but runs the risk of getting bored or burning out on easy school work. The great thing about FasTracKids is that our tutoring and enrichment programs are tailored […]
Back to Basics – Is Multitasking A Threat to Education?
We’re living in a time where “do more with less” ideology reigns supreme – but is it working for us in the long run? Are our New York City students losing the ability to focus and process relevant information? Have we placed too much faith in online and digital learning solutions? Proper online learning programs […]
Modern Education’s Place in Today’s World
Parents from all over NYC are contacting us at FasTracKids expressing concern over traditional education systems. Parents claim their children no longer have interest in communicating, having meaningful conversations, or reading. All they want to do is play with electronic gadgets and consume media. We’re here to emphasize that communication and parent teacher roles in […]
There is a Better Way to Help Your Child Excel Academically
At FasTracKids / Eye Level Learning, we believe that the way your child is educated can make all the difference. Not all classes are made the same, which is why we make sure our students work in smaller groups so that their teachers can walk them through every step of the process. These days, it […]
Brain-Based Education and Educational Zigzagging
How Brain-Based Education is used in the FasTracKids Programs The uniqueness of children’s minds creates a special challenge for FasTracKids instructors. Brain changes are still noticeable 48 hours after stimulation to the brain occurs. Many of these changes are significant to and predictive of the child’s future learning. In studying the brain, we have learned […]