Free Gifted & Talented Seminar
Do you think your child might be gifted? Attend one of our free G&T seminars! Multiple locations throughout NYC. East Village – Tuesday, October 10th, at 7:00pm Rego Park – Wednesday, October 11th at 7:00pm Park Slope – Thursday, October 12th at 7:00pm Grasmere – Tuesday, October 17th at 7:00pm Williamsburg – Thursday, October 19th […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gifted Yet Disadvantaged Kids May Be Getting Short Shrift
15 states don’t track the education of high-performing students at all. Dear NYC Families, I recently came across this article online about neglected Gifted and Talented Students. Every time I hear this I get extremely upset. Our schools are failing students in many ways. It has been our mission, for the past 12 years, to […]
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 […]