News on Bed Stuy’s Gifted Program
FasTracKids has been serving gifted and talented students in NYC with the very best in brain and research based enrichment programs since 2003. Our world renowned programs can help your child reach his or her full gifted potential. We have programs available for children as early as age 2 up to 14 years old. Please […]
6 Skills Your Child Needs to Get Into a NYC Gifted & Talented Program
Parents often ask us what it takes to secure a spot in NYC gifted & talented schools. We decided to compile a list of some of the most important skills and traits that your child should develop if expecting to gain admittance into a gifted and talented school. Start Early. It is very important to […]
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 […]
We’re Hiring!
Hey NYC, we’re hiring educators! Do you have experience with kids? A passion to enrich the lives of future generations? Might sound cliche, but we’re serious about the social and academic growth of our students. Our teachers are the conduit for that growth. Fill out a preliminary application here on our website. APPLY HERE Thank […]
Considering Gifted & Talented Test Prep?
We just came across an article by Amy Zimmer on DNAinfo about Gifted & Talented test preparation in NYC. It is FasTracKids’ belief that all children have the potential to be gifted & talented if exposed to the right experiences at an early age. Our Core Enrichment program is proven to boost your child’s academic potential. Zimmer […]
Beyond Academic Tutoring: Developing Your Child’s Communication Skills
In addition to exposing children to 12 academic areas, our focus on developing the 5 c’s of learning is what sets our program apart from all other early childhood programs. Creativity Communication Collaboration Critical Thinking Confidence These are otherwise known as the FasTracKids Advantages. The same skills are also part of what it takes […]
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 […]
Summer Tutoring in Brooklyn, NY
We’ve all heard of the summer brain-drain. Give your child the edge with new our drop-in summer tutoring at our Park Slope, Brooklyn location. Your child’s math and reading skills can diminish over the summer months, which is commonly known as the summer slide. Summer tutoring bridges the gap and maintains your child’s math and reading […]
FasTracKids wins Best Tutoring Center
FasTracKids New York City was named Best Tutor in 2014 by the Brooklyn Spectator and Home Reporter. The local community nominates and votes for their most trusted local tutoring center. We are thrilled and honored to accept this award. FasTracKids has been serving the NYC area for 12 years – since August 2003. We look forward to continuing to provide […]
Signs of a Gifted Child – Is Your Child Gifted?
Dear FasTracKids Families, I get asked quite often what are the signs of a gifted child. Here’s a list of the most common attributes of an academically gifted child! If your child has more than 10 of these signs it might be a good idea to get him or her tested by a professional. 1. […]