Testing for gifted and talented children’s education programs usually occurs when children are around 4-years-old. If you want to make sure your child is prepared for next year’s exam, check out these three tips from the educators at FasTracKids in New York City—the city's premier tutoring and enrichment center:

• Start Preparing A Year In Advance: FasTracKids has been helping New York families prepare their children for gifted and talented testing since 2003. They recommend that parents of 3-year-olds begin preparing them for the exams, not with test preparation, but with the FTK core program, which can increase IQ and help young children excel.
• Encourage Learning At Home: Kids as young as three can benefit from learning at home. Teach your children new vocabulary words during regular conversations and play games with them that involve critical thinking skills. Encourage reading, watch age-appropriate educational programs together, and engage them in active play.
• Social & Leadership Development: Kids need opportunities to develop social skills and learn how to be leaders. If your little one is shy by nature, consider enrolling them in some hands-on enrichment programs with other children. It will help them get accustomed to socializing in groups, which is a big part of schooling, and they’ll learn valuable skills that will help them perform well on their gifted and talented exams.

Enroll your 3-year-old in an FTK core program now, and then place them in the gifted and talented test prep course as the exam gets closer—it is a recipe for success! FasTracKids has been preparing children for gifted and talented tests longer than any other learning center in New York, and they have convenient locations throughout the city. Visit FasTracKids on line now to find a learning center near you.